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IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 9: IELTS Test Day

Find out what to bring and how to manage IELTS test day nerves.

IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 1: Overview of IELTS

Taking IELTS but not sure where to start? Begin your preparation journey with our IELTS video podcast.

IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 2: How IELTS is Scored

Find out how your test is marked and how you can improve your IELTS score.

IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 3: How to prepare for IELTS

Get IELTS study tips and advice on how to plan your test preparation.

IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 5: IELTS Listening

Learn how to succeed in the IELTS Listening test.

IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 6: IELTS Reading

Tune into episode 6 of our IELTS video podcast to learn more about the Reading test. Get IELTS Reading tips and strategies.

IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 7: IELTS Writing

Explore IELTS Writing tips and what questions to expect in the test.

IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 10: What you can do with IELTS

Join May Huynh, a former international student from Vietnam, as she shares her journey from taking the IELTS test to working at IDP's head office.

How to score Band 6 in IELTS?

Stress-timing and Rhythm

Speak naturally by linking words, using weak forms & dropping sounds. Boost IELTS Speaking & real-life fluency with connected speech tips.

Chunking

Discover how grouping words into meaningful chunks can make your speech easier to understand. Practise chunking for IELTS success and real-world fluency.

Sentence Stress and Intonation

Learn how word stress and intonation affect tone and meaning so you can communicate clearly and naturally on IELTS test day and every day.

Accent

Learn how accent affects IELTS Speaking. Get tips to express ideas clearly so you're ready for the test and the opportunities ahead.

Words and Phonemes

Learn how English sounds work and why it’s important to pronounce these clearly. Find out how you can build your confidence for both IELTS and the real-world.

How will I receive my Test Report Form?

How to stay calm on your IELTS test day?

Universities in Australia for IELTS scores of 5.5 and above for 2026

Check our full table that contains the list of college and universities in Australia accepting IELTS band score of 5.5 and above in 2024 and 2025. Learn more.

IELTS Study That Fits Your Schedule: Start Your Free 2-Week Trial with E2

Flexible IELTS preparation you can do anytime. Discover E2’s free 2‑week trial.

April Fool-Proof Your IELTS Grammar: Master Dependent Prepositions

Don’t let prepositions trick you! Learn common mistakes and how to fix them. Plus, download a free study guide for your IELTS test.

How much does IELTS cost?

What is the IELTS test fee? In 2026, the official cost of an IELTS test in Australia is AUD$490. Check the exact price in your location here.

IDP IELTS Future Award: Four Women to Inspire You in 2026

Celebrate four remarkable women who were named 2025 IDP IELTS Future Award winners. Find out how you can follow in their footsteps in 2026.

Does IELTS Speaking assess your accent?

Master AI Vocabulary for IELTS Essays and Speaking Topics

Discover IELTS vocabulary for artificial intelligence. Learn how to discuss AI naturally and accurately in your IELTS essays and Speaking answers.

Describe Your Study Experiences in the IELTS Speaking Test

Get tips and vocabulary to talk about your studies in the IELTS Speaking test.