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PreparationThe A to Z of IELTS: C is for 'collocations'
A collocation is two or more words that occur frequently together. Read this article to learn more.

Introducing IELTS Prepare
We are proud to announce the launch of IELTS Prepare – a one-stop-shop for all official IDP IELTS preparation materials.

IELTS Speaking: How to perform at your best in the part 3 discussion
Find out how to perform at your best in part 3 of your IELTS Speaking test. Learn some tips on how to extend your answers and engage in a discussion.
PreparationIELTS Speaking: How to perform at your best in part 1
Learn how to start the test confidently and perform at your best in part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test.
PreparationIELTS Speaking: How to perform at your best in the part 2 long turn
Learn how to perform at your best in part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, the individual long turn.
PreparationVocabulary to help prepare for common IELTS topics
Increasing your everyday vocabulary on common IELTS topics will improve your overall performance in the IELTS test.

Find out why an overview is important in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
Find out why it is so important to include an overview in your IELTS Academic Writing Task 1.
Preparation了解概述部分在雅思学术写作 Task 1的重要性
There are 2 types of questions in the present simple tense: wh-question and Yes/No question, with different meanings and formulas.
Preparation了解概述部分在雅思学术写作 Task 1的重要性
Sometime and Sometimes are two words that are easily confused in English. Sometime acts as an adjective or adverb while sometimes is an adverb of frequency.
Preparation了解概述部分在雅思学术写作 Task 1的重要性
Detailed instructions on how to write an IELTS Writing Task 1 Table, helping you organize and present data clearly and effectively.
