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9 myths about the IELTS listening test you should not believe!

Preparing for your IELTS listening test? Be sure to avoid these 9 myths and misconceptions floating around! Let’s debunk them together.

22 April 2022
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7 myths about the IELTS Writing test to dispel

Want to give yourself the best chance of a high band score in IELTS Writing? Then take our advice and don’t believe these 7 myths.

22 April 2022
Australia with Harbour Bridge during twilight blue hour.Preparation

Australia re-opens to international students! Have you booked your IELTS test?

Universities and immigration departments are expected to be inundated with applications. Get a head start by booking your IELTS test now.

21 April 2022

IELTS Writing: What skills are you tested for and how useful are they in real life?

The IELTS Writing test evaluates your core writing skills. Learn why developing your writing skills are essential to succeed in your studies and future career.

12 April 2022
Preparation

The A to Z of IELTS: M is to Memorise or not

Can memorising answers be a useful approach in your preparation for your IELTS test? Let's take a look.

06 April 2022
The A to Z of IELTS: L is for Lexical ResourcePreparation

The A to Z of IELTS: L is for Lexical Resource

Lexical resource is all about how flexibly and fluently you can find the right words and phrases to convey precise meanings.

08 March 2022
A male student reading a book. Preparation

The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 2)

In part 2 of this series, we look at scanning and identifying questions for keywords in the IELTS Reading test.

21 February 2022
Preparation

The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 1)

Looking out for keywords is a great way to identify and understand what the topic is about. It's also a useful tool in helping you build ideas.

03 February 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: J is for Justification

In the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests, you will be required to justify your opinion and ideas. Let’s look at some ways to do this along with some examples.

10 January 2022
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The A to Z of IELTS: I is for Intonation

Intonation is an important part of your speaking as it can help indicate meaning. Focus on this area in your IELTS test preparation to improve your band score.

21 December 2021

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