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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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Letter writing tips to help you ace IELTS Writing Task 1
Sitting for the IELTS General Training? Ace your IELTS Writing Task 1 with these letter writing tips and Band 9-graded sample letter.

Why IELTS Speaking is difficult – how to ace it
Acing your IELTS speaking test isn’t tough, here’s a roadmap to guide you through the pitfalls and how to overcome them!

IELTS for Canadian Student Visa: Which New Rules Apply
Find out the latest study permit news for Canada and how IELTS can help, from university to post-study.

Test day transfers and cancellations
Learn about the IELTS cancellation and refund policy, and the steps you need to take to change your test date.

The ultimate guide to figures of speech in everyday English and IELTS
Learn how to use figures of speech like similes, metaphors, and more (with examples) to enhance your English skills and excel in your IELTS.

Minimum IELTS score to study in a USA university in 2025
Find out the minimum IELTS band scores to enter the top universities in the USA and how you can take a step towards passing your IELTS test with IDP.

How difficult is the IELTS test? Here’s how to make it easier
Scoring well in your IELTS test can be breeze! Here’s how to get the band score you desire!

Navigating Beyond the Intermediate English Language Learning Hurdle
So you’ve learnt the basics of English, but are not quite fluent yet? Here are some effective strategies to overcome this plateau.
