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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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Moving to the UK with IELTS

Moving to UK can open many doors for you and your family. Find out how IELTS for UKVI can get you to the United Kingdom.

10 December 2019
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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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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.

10 July 2016
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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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The IELTS test format explained

Learn everything you need to know about the IELTS test format, from covers listening, reading, writing and speaking components. You’ll be better prepared!

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IELTS preparation tips for busy professionals

Busy professionals, conquer the IELTS with these preparation tips. Learn how to study smart, manage your time, and leverage online resources for success.

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Introducing the New IELTS Prepare Hub: Everything You Need to Succeed

Prepare smarter, not harder, with our new IELTS Prepare Hub.

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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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Question types in the IELTS Speaking test

Get familiar with the questions you might encounter in an IELTS Speaking test to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

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