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IELTS preparation: step-by-step guide to improving English language skills
Unlock IELTS success with our step-by-step preparation guide. Start improving your English vocabulary and confidently ace the test. Read more.
PreparationIELTS Academic Writing free practice questions
Download our free Academic Writing sample question and familiarise yourself with the questions you might get on test day.

Your Ambition, Your Story, Your Award!
Tell us your story and you could receive one of eight USD $5,000 IDP IELTS Future Awards to help shape your future.

Common myths: comparison of IELTS and other English proficiency tests
Myths about IELTS and other English proficiency tests

IELTS Speaking: What skills are you tested for and how useful are they in real life?
Learn about the different kinds of skills you are tested for while sitting an IELTS Speaking test.
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Top 10 movies to watch to master English
Improve your English with our top movie picks! Learn which films to put on your watchlist, and how you can get more expert guidance for your IELTS test.

Australian vs British vs American English
Discover the key differences between the three types of English: America, British and Australian.

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.
Preparation9 myths about the IELTS Listening test you should not believe!
There is a lot of conjecture out there about the IELTS Listening test. In this article we debunk some common misconceptions.
