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PreparationDescribe an experience on good service in a store - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Discover how to answer the topic Describe an experience on good service in a store in IELTS Speaking: outline, vocabulary to help you confidently score high.
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Australia raises student enrolment cap in 2026: more opportunities for Southeast Asian students
Australia has announced its 2026 target to enroll more international students from Southeast Asia. Now’s the time to take your IELTS to study in Australia.
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PreparationHead over heels meaning examples and how to use it
Learn the meaning and usage of the idiom Head over heels, an idiomatic phrase describing the feeling of passionate love.
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PreparationBreak the ice meaning examples and how to use it
Discover the meaning and usage of Break the ice, an idiom that helps you start conversations naturally and be more confident in communication.
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PreparationTalk about life in the countryside - IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, 3
Discover how to answer the topic Talk about life in the countryside in IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, 3 with vocabulary, ideas and sample sentences for band 8.0+
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PreparationConnotation meaning Understand nuance to choose the right word in IELTS
Clear guide to connotation vs denotation with definitions differences and real examples for IELTS Writing and Speaking plus practice exercises with answers.
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PreparationTake it easy meaning and natural uses in IELTS Speaking
Discover what Take it easy is, its meaning and common uses to help you speak English naturally and score higher in the IELTS Speaking test.
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PreparationDescribe a time you missed an important appointment for something - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Learn how to present the topic Describe a time you missed an important appointment for something, from how to analyze the topic to useful vocabulary
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PreparationWhat Is a Mnemonic? Memory Techniques To Learn English Vocabulary Faster
Discover with IDP the ultimate memorization technique that will help you learn IELTS vocabulary, formulas and grammar structures faster and more effectively.
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PreparationPaint the Town Red: Meaning, Usage, Origin, and IELTS Examples
Join IDP to discover the meaning and usage of the idiom Paint the town red, with real-life examples to help you score well in the IELTS tests.
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