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5 reasons why IELTS is the top-choice of test takers worldwide

What makes IELTS so popular? For over 30 years, students, aspiring migrants and jobseekers have placed their trust in IELTS.

23 April 2021
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Prepare for IELTS with IELTS Progress Check

Prepare for the IELTS test with Progress Check, the only official IELTS practice test, and receive indicative band scores.

25 June 2020
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Question types in the IELTS Academic Writing test

Find out about the questions you might get in the IELTS Academic test. Add them to your study plan to ensure you succeed in your IELTS test.

17 March 2020
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IELTS General Training Reading free practice questions

Get your IELTS preparation off on the right foot and add our free sample questions for General Training Reading to your IELTS study plan.

10 March 2020
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IELTS Speaking: AI vs face-to-face speaking with an examiner

Learn about the key advantages of taking your IELTS Speaking test face-to-face with a qualified IELTS examiner.

10 January 2020
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How to skim and scan for keywords in your IELTS test

Let our IELTS Experts walk you through how to skim, scan and look for keywords in your IELTS Reading test.

18 June 2018
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10 ways to manage stress for your IELTS preparation

Discover effective stress management tips for IELTS success. Learn to balance study, relaxation, and wellness for a confident test-taking experience.

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7 tips for how to write with sophistication for IELTS

Trying to improve your IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2? These 7 tips will teach you how to write better essays and achieve the top band score!

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An effective 30-day preparation plan for the IELTS Academic Writing Test

A strategic 30-day preparation plan to boost your scores in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 and IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 with resources from IDP.

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Effective time management strategies for IELTS

Discover time management strategies tailored for each IELTS test. Learn how to efficiently manage time constraints with IDP.

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