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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Test Taker Testimony - Mariano Wu - Taiwan
IDP invites candidates who have experienced IELTS Tests to share why they choose to take the IELTS test.