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VocabularyExpand your IELTS vocabulary – Environment
Expanding your vocabulary using environmental terms
VocabularyExpand your IELTS vocabulary – Transportation
Expanding your vocabulary using transportation terms
Test taker experienceIs the IELTS exam really that hard?
We break down each section of the test
VocabularyExpand your IELTS vocabulary – Travel & holidays
Expanding your vocabulary using travel terms
Do native English-speakers have to take the IELTS test?
Do native English speaking individuals have to take the IELTS
VocabularyExpand your IELTS vocabulary – Education
Expanding your vocabulary using education terms
8 ways to improve your IELTS listening score
Eight tips to help you improve your listening score when taking the IELTS test.
Common topics for IELTS writing Task 2
A list of common writing Task 2 topics and some strategies to become familiar with them.
PreparationThe A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 1)
Looking out for keywords is a great way to identify and understand what the topic is about. It's also a useful tool in helping you build ideas.
PreparationThe A to Z of IELTS: J is for Justification
In the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests, you will be required to justify your opinion and ideas. Let’s look at some ways to do this along with some examples.