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PreparationWhat is cold turkey? Detailed explanation with real-life examples.
What does "cold turkey" mean? Learn its meaning, usage, practical examples, and how to apply this idiom to your IELTS exam to help you score a perfect mark.
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PreparationDescribe an invention that is useful in your daily life – IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3
Topic: Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life: suggested arguments, sample vocabulary, and how to develop a high-scoring IELTS Speaking answer.
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PreparationEvery Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Meaning, Examples, and How to Use It in IELTS
What does "Every cloud has a silver lining" mean? Let IDP help you understand the meaning, origin, and how to apply this idiom to your IELTS Speaking test.
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PreparationDescribe a special cake you received from others - IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, 3
Describe a special cake you received from others: Let IDP analyze the IELTS Speaking Part 2 topic, suggesting ideas, vocabulary, and how to answer naturally.
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PreparationDescribe a person you know who enjoys dressing well – IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3
Topic: Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well: suggested arguments, sample vocabulary, and how to develop a high-scoring IELTS Speaking answer.
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PreparationWhat is OSASCOMP? How to remember the order of adjectives in English
What is OSASCOMP? Learn the rules of adjective order in English, how to arrange adjectives, and see illustrative examples.
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PreparationWhat does “call it a day” mean? Meaning, usage, and easy-to-understand examples
What does "Call it a day" mean? Learn its meaning, usage, appropriate context, and real-life examples to help you use this idiom more naturally.
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PreparationDescribe an advice you received on your subjects or work: Ideas, high-scoring vocabulary, and useful structures
Guide to answering the topic "Describe an advice you received on your subjects or work" in IELTS Speaking with clear ideas, vocabulary.
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Preparation“It’s raining cats and dogs” means what? Meaning, usage, and examples in English
What does "Rain cats and dogs" mean? Discover the meaning, origin, and usage of this idiom in communication and IELTS Speaking to improve your score.
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PreparationDescribe an item of clothing that someone gave you – Sample ideas & vocabulary for IELTS Speaking
Instructions for answering the topic Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you in IELTS Speaking: from outline, vocabulary to help you score high.
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