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PreparationEffective Tips to Improve English Speaking Fluency
Join IDP to discover the secrets to effective English speaking practice, from practicing accurate pronunciation skills to creating a realistic practice space.
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PreparationSpeak of the Devil Meaning Usage and Practice with Answers
Speak of the devil is a phrase used to express surprise when something appears at the right time when mentioned.
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PreparationDescribe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Join IDP to discover effective sentence structures to help you confidently conquer the topic "Describe a person who encourages you to achieve a goal"
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PreparationTake Over: Meaning, Structures, Usage, and Practice Exercises with Answers
Take over is a verb phrase that means to take over or assume responsibility from someone else. Let's explore how to use this phrase in this article with IDP!
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PreparationWhat Does “Once in a Blue Moon” Mean? Usage and Practice Exercises with Answers
Once in a blue moon is an English idiom that means something that rarely happens. Let's learn how to use this phrase in this article with IDP!
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PreparationIncrease Synonyms for IELTS Writing Task 1
Let’s explore a complete list of increase synonyms for IELTS with IDP to make your writing more impressive and help you achieve a higher band score.
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PreparationWhat is Syntax and How to Use It Effectively in IELTS Writing
Syntax is the way words and phrases are arranged to create meaningful sentences. Let's explore effective applications in IELTS Writing with IDP.
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PreparationDescribe a movie you watched recently - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Join IDP to discover key points and effective sentence structures to help you confidently conquer the topic "Describe a movie you watched recently".
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PreparationDescribe a person who always has strong opinions - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Master sentence structures, valuable vocabulary and key points to easily conquer the topic "Describe a person who always has strong opinions" with IDP.
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PreparationWhat is Hit the books? How to use and distinguish “hit the books” from “study hard”
Let's distinguish hit the books from study hard with IDP, helping you apply effectively in communication and the IELTS Speaking test through this article.
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