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What Does Beat Around the Bush Mean How to Use It in IELTS
"Beat around the bush" is an English idiom used to describe avoiding the main topic or speaking indirectly.

Word Formation Rules in English and Practice Exercises with Answers
Join IDP to explore in detail the rules of word formation in English, helping you improve your vocabulary effectively through this article!

Strategies for IELTS Listening Part 2 – Your Guide to Success
Explore common question types and effective strategies for IELTS Listening Part 2 with IDP, to achieve your target score!

Describe a Time When Someone Apologized to You – IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3
Join IDP to explore useful arguments and vocabulary on the topic Describe a time when someone apologized to you in IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3.

Applying Reverse Thinking in IELTS Writing Task 2
Reverse thinking is a reverse thinking method that helps optimize the process of building ideas in IELTS Writing Task 2.

Effective Ways to Improve Listening Skills
Join IDP to discover effective methods and ways to improve listening skills to conquer your target score in the IELTS Listening test!

What Is Due to? Usage of Due to and Practice Exercises with Answers
Due to is a structure used to present the cause or reason for an action or event. Let's find out with IDP!

What Preposition Does Provide Go With? Usage and Practice Exercises with Answers
Provide is a common transitive verb in English, meaning “to provide”. Let’s find out with IDP which prepositions provide goes with it?

Describe a Time When You Received Money as a Gift – IELTS Speaking
Let’s explore sample answers, useful vocabulary, and key ideas for the IELTS Speaking topic Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

What Is a Transcript? How to Use Transcripts Effectively in IELTS Listening
What is a transcript? A transcript is a written version of the exact words spoken in an audio or spoken text.