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What Does “Downplay” Mean? How to Use Downplay in the IELTS Exam
What is Downplay, what does it mean in different contexts, and how to use this word effectively in the IELTS test? Let's find out with IDP.

Effective English Learning Methods for Beginners
Cùng IDP bỏ túi những phương pháp học tiếng Anh cho người mới bắt đầu hiệu quả, giúp bạn tự tin hơn trên hành trình đạt được mục tiêu IELTS.

What Does the Idiom “Piece of Cake” Mean? How to Use It in the IELTS Exam
Let’s explore with IDP what the idiom “Piece of cake” means, where it comes from, and how you can use this expression effectively in the IELTS test.

Common English Interview Questions
Master effective ways to answer interview questions in English with IDP, along with useful vocabulary to help you confidently showcase your English skills.

What Does the Idiom ‘Make Ends Meet’ Mean? How to Use It in the IELTS Exam
Let’s explore with IDP the meaning, origin, and usage of the idiom “make ends meet”

What Does the Idiom “Up in the Air” Mean? How to Use It in the IELTS Exam
Let’s explore with IDP what the idiom “up in the air” means, where it comes from, and how you can use it naturally in the IELTS Speaking test

What 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

What 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

Talk 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".

Describe 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.