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PreparationThe A to Z of IELTS: E is for Essays
Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.
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IELTS Speaking: How to perform at your best in the part 3 discussion
Find out how to perform at your best in part 3 of your IELTS Speaking test. Learn some tips on how to extend your answers and engage in a discussion.
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PreparationIELTS Speaking: How to perform at your best in the part 2 long turn
Learn how to perform at your best in part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, the individual long turn.
PreparationIELTS Speaking: How to perform at your best in part 1
Learn how to start the test confidently and perform at your best in part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test.
Test formatIELTS Speaking: How to perform at your best in the part 2 long turn
Learn how to perform at your best in part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, the individual long turn.
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Preparation5 bước lên thời gian biểu tự học IELTS trong 3 tháng hiệu quả
Cùng IDP xây dựng thời gian biểu học IELTS trong 3 tháng khoa học và hiệu quả trong bài viết dưới đây!
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PreparationHow to write an IELTS Writing Task 1 bar chart description in just three steps
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PreparationHow to do IELTS Writing Task 1 in line graph format
Line graphs are a common type of chart used in IELTS Writing Task 1 and are a more accessible format to analyse than other chart types.
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PreparationDistinguish “Few” vs “A Few” and “Little” vs “A Little”
Few and A Few are both common quantifiers and are easily confused. While Few means very little, almost nothing, A Few means a little, a little.
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