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IELTS Academic or General Training: which one's for you?
Navigate your IELTS journey with confidence and explore the differences between Academic and General Training tests. Learn how IDP can be of help.
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Speak up! How using English daily can boost your IELTS Speaking test
Improve your IELTS Speaking score with daily English practice. Explore tips, strategies, and IDP's resources to boost your speaking skills.
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Could these topics and questions be hurting your score in the IELTS Speaking test? Get these tips from IDP.
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PreparationIELTS preparation: step-by-step guide to improving English language skills
Unlock IELTS success with our step-by-step preparation guide. Start improving your English vocabulary and confidently ace the test. Read more.
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Minimum IELTS score to study in Canada universities in 2026
Find out the minimum scores you need for your IELTS test to successfully study in the best Canadian universities!
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PreparationWhy IELTS Speaking is difficult – how to ace it
Acing your IELTS speaking test isn’t tough, here’s a roadmap to guide you through the pitfalls and how to overcome them!
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PreparationQuestion types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.
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IELTS rules and regulations, including transfer and cancellation
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PreparationWhy IELTS Listening is difficult – how to ace it
The IELTS listening test isn’t as hard as it seems. Here are 5 tactics to help guide you towards a higher score!
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Improve your English with our top movie picks! Learn which films to put on your watchlist, and how you can get more expert guidance for your IELTS test.
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