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PreparationDescribe a special cake you received from others - IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, 3
Describe a special cake you received from others: Let IDP analyze the IELTS Speaking Part 2 topic, suggesting ideas, vocabulary, and how to answer naturally.
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PreparationDescribe a person you know who enjoys dressing well – IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3
Topic: Describe a person you know who enjoys dressing well: suggested arguments, sample vocabulary, and how to develop a high-scoring IELTS Speaking answer.
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Preparation了解概述部分在雅思学术写作 Task 1的重要性
What is OSASCOMP? Learn the rules of adjective order in English, how to arrange adjectives, and see illustrative examples.
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Preparation了解概述部分在雅思学术写作 Task 1的重要性
What does "Call it a day" mean? Learn its meaning, usage, appropriate context, and real-life examples to help you use this idiom more naturally.
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PreparationDescribe an advice you received on your subjects or work: Ideas, high-scoring vocabulary, and useful structures
Guide to answering the topic "Describe an advice you received on your subjects or work" in IELTS Speaking with clear ideas, vocabulary.
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PreparationWhat is inference? The key reasoning skill to boost your IELTS Reading score
Learn what inference is and how to apply reasoning skills from available information to easily analyze and avoid common pitfalls in the IELTS Reading test.
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Preparation了解概述部分在雅思学术写作 Task 1的重要性
What does "Rain cats and dogs" mean? Discover the meaning, origin, and usage of this idiom in communication and IELTS Speaking to improve your score.
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PreparationWhat is critical reading? The thinking-based reading skill to help you conquer IELTS Reading
What is Critical Reading? Discover critical reading skills that will help you analyze information, optimize your time, and effectively improve your IELTS score.
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PreparationDescribe an item of clothing that someone gave you – Sample ideas & vocabulary for IELTS Speaking
Instructions for answering the topic Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you in IELTS Speaking: from outline, vocabulary to help you score high.
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PreparationWhat is a phoneme? How to recognise and use phonemes in English
Join IDP to discover what Phoneme is and how to understand phonemes, helping you improve your pronunciation, increase your listening ability.
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