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Important Updates to IELTS Test Report Forms for UKVI

IELTS Test Report Forms (TRFs) for tests taken for IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) tests have been updated.

30 August 2024
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Minimum IELTS score to work in New Zealand and get PR in 2024

Here are the necessary IELTS scores for your visa application to work, live and even migrate to New Zealand. Check out our comprehensive list here.

15 October 2024
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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.

01 October 2024
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Practical tips to expand your English vocabulary

Discover how to expand your English vocabulary and improve your IELTS scores with simple, effective strategies to learn and remember unfamiliar words.

27 September 2024
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Mastering context clues for success in the IELTS Reading test

Unlock the secrets to improving your IELTS Reading score with our guide on mastering context clues, enhancing comprehension, and avoiding common pitfalls.

19 September 2024
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Tips for reading the Classics to improve your English skills

Want to start reading classic lit for IELTS prep but don’t know how to start? Here are four ways to read the Classics to improve your English proficiency!

13 September 2024
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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.

11 September 2024
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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.

07 September 2024
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Start learning these academic English skills to succeed in university abroad

Master these academic English skills for university success in the UK, Canada or Australia. Get practical tips on academic writing, reading and IELTS prep.

03 September 2024
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IELTS preparation: do you need an online course provider?

Identify key criteria for selecting an online IELTS preparation course for effective practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking tests.

10 August 2024
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