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Check your English level before you take IELTS. Get personalised suggestions on how to prepare.
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PreparationDescribe a place where you thought things were too expensive - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
How to present the topic Describe a place where you thought things were too expensive, from topic analysis, reference outline, sample essay
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PreparationWhat is an Essay Outline How to Write an Outline for IELTS Writing Task 2
What is an outline essay? How to write an outline for each type of question in IELTS Writing to save time and get a high score? Let's find out with IDP.
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PreparationWhat is Assimilation? The Role of Assimilation in English Pronunciation
Discover what Assimilation is, common forms of assimilation and how to improve your English communication skills in the IELTS exam.
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PreparationDescribe an enjoyable journey by public transport - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Pocket now impressive grammar structures, vocabulary and tips to conquer the topic Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport in the IELTS exam
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PreparationTalk about how to stay healthy - IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, 3
With IDP, confidently present on the topic Talk about how to stay healthy, from topic analysis, reference outline, sample essay.
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PreparationIdiom “Think Outside the Box”: Meaning, Usage, and How to Apply It in the IELTS Test
What is Think outside the box, what does this idiom mean in English and how to apply it effectively in the IELTS test? Let's find out with IDP.
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PreparationHow to Write the “Positive or Negative Development” Essay in IELTS Writing Task 2
What is Positive or Negative? Let's find out with IDP how to handle Negative or Positive effectively and apply it immediately in the upcoming exam.
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PreparationWhat Is Spaced Repetition? How to Remember Longer Using Interval Learning
What is Spaced Repetition, how does it work and why is it becoming more and more widely used in learning English? Let's explore with IDP
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PreparationTop 7 Bilingual English–Vietnamese News Websites to Elevate Your IELTS
Join IDP to discover reliable bilingual English newspaper reading websites, suitable for both beginners and those preparing for the IELTS exam.
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