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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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PreparationFree Computer-Based IELTS practice test at IDP & at home
Register for a free IELTS computer-based mock test at IDP & online from home, authentic test interface, accurate assessment of 3 skills, 6 test sessions/week
PreparationCommon Irregular Verbs for IELTS
A summary of 360 common irregular verbs in English to help you apply them in your studies with effective learning methods.
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PreparationGuidelines For Editorial
A key editorial policy at IDP is to ensure that 100% of the team responsible for writing and reviewing content possesses specialized IELTS knowledge.
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What structure follows Invite? Invite to V or V-ing?
Invite to V or Ving? After the verb "invite," we use to-V (the infinitive with "to"), not V-ing. They invited us to their wedding.
Choose + to V or V-ing? Structure, Usage, and Examples
Choose to V or V-ing? In English, the structure "choose" followed by "to V" means choosing to do something or choosing a particular thing.
PreparationWhat are Compound Adjectives? Usages and examples
Compound adjectives are formed by combining two or more words to create a new adjective with a distinct meaning that modifies a noun or pronoun.
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Computer-based IELTS Test
There are 3-6 test dates per week on selected days with limited seats. Booking will be closed at least four days prior to the test date.
Although structure: Formula, distinguishing from Despite/In spite of
What Is the Possessive Case? Explanation and Examples
The possessive case is a grammatical structure used to show ownership, possession, or a close relationship between two nouns.