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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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Question types in the General Training Reading test

Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS General Training before sitting your test.

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IELTS Academic Writing free practice questions

Download our free Academic Writing sample question and familiarise yourself with the questions you might get on test day.

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Question types in the IELTS General Training Writing test

If you need to take a General Training test, take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing.

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How to prepare for IELTS Writing

Learn about IELTS Writing preparation and test day tips to increase your score.

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How to prepare for IELTS

An overview on how to prepare for IELTS. Preparation tips for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

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IDP IELTS Referral Partner Program

Become an IDP IELTS Referral Partner and earn commission while helping people achieve their work and study goals.

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Test Taker Testimony - Mariano Wu - Taiwan

IDP invites candidates who have experienced IELTS Tests to share why they choose to take the IELTS test.

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