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Describe an experience on good service in a store Preparation

Describe 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.

29 October 2025
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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.

29 October 2025
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head over heels là gìPreparation

Head 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.

24 October 2025
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Break the icePreparation

Break 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.

23 October 2025
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Talk about life in the countrysidePreparation

Talk 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+

21 October 2025
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connotation là gìPreparation

Connotation 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.

20 October 2025
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Take it easyPreparation

Take 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.

18 October 2025
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Describe a time you missed an important appointment for somethingPreparation

Describe 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

17 October 2025
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Mnemonic Preparation

What 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.

16 October 2025
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Paint the town redPreparation

Paint 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.

10 October 2025
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