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Do I need to take IELTS Academic or General Training?
We take a closer look at the IELTS Academic and General Training tests to help you decide which test is right for you.
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PreparationQuestion 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.
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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.
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PreparationIELTS 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.
Test dayHow 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.
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Achieving goals with IELTS
Read how IELTS helped Wei Kato on his journey from leaving China in the 1980s to become a course instructor in Australia.
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Speak up! How using English daily can boost your IELTS Speaking test
Improve your IELTS Speaking score with daily English practice. Explore tips, strategies, and IDP's resources to boost your speaking skills.
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PTE or IELTS test for UKVI - which should you take?
Choosing between the PTE and IELTS test to study or work in the UK? Here’s what you need to know!
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Minimum IELTS score to work in the USA and get PR in 2025
Here’s what you must score in your IELTS test to be eligible for PR and to work in the United States.
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Minimum IELTS score to study in Ireland universities in 2025
Find out the minimum IELTS scores for the best Irish universities and how to prepare effectively for one of the world’s most recognised language tests.
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