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PreparationWhat Is a PEEL Paragraph? How to Use the PEEL Structure to Boost Your IELTS Writing Score
What Is PEEL Structure? A Guide to the PEEL Paragraph, Its Elements, and Application in IELTS Writing
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PreparationWhat Is the Structure “Keen on”? How to Use “Keen on” Effectively in the IELTS Exam
Master the “Keen on” Structure: Meaning, Usage, and Application in IELTS Writing & Speaking
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PreparationTalk about peer pressure - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Join IDP to learn how to develop ideas, useful vocabulary and tips to impress the examiner through this topic "Talk about peer pressure".
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PreparationDescribe your ideal house - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Join IDP to discover key points and effective sentence structures to help you confidently conquer the topic "Describe your ideal house" and achieve high scores.
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PreparationWhat Does “Throw in the Towel” Mean and How to Use This Idiom in the IELTS Test
Join IDP to discover what the idiom "Throw in the towel" means, where it comes from and how you can use this idiom in the IELTS test.
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PreparationDescribe an important journey that was delayed - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Join IDP to discover effective sentence structures to help you confidently conquer the topic "Describe an important journey that was delayed"
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PreparationWhat Does “Under the Weather” Mean and How to Use It Effectively?
What does the idiom “under the weather” mean and how can you use it effectively in the IELTS test? I
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PreparationHow to Distinguish Between “Because” and “Because of” in English
Let’s explore the key differences between “because” and “because of” with IDP, so you can confidently apply each structure in both academic writing
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PreparationWhat Is Referencing? How to Use Referencing in IELTS Writing
Join IDP to learn about the concept, common types of Referencing and tips on how to apply this technique to improve your Coherence and Cohesion score.
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PreparationDescribe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Join IDP to discover ways to develop arguments to help you confidently conquer the topic Describe a film character played by an actor whom you admire.
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