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PreparationWhat is Figurative Language? Rhetorical Devices in English
Learn what Figurative language is, common types of rhetorical devices and how to apply them effectively in the IELTS test to make your sentences more vivid.
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PreparationWhat does so far so good mean? Usage and examples in everyday English
Discover what So far so good means and how to use it in English to help you speak more naturally and confidently in the IELTS Speaking test.
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PreparationDescribe a job that is useful to the society - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Join IDP to discover ideas, vocabulary and answering points to help you confidently score high on the topic Describe a job that is useful to the society.
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PreparationHit the nail on the head meaning and how to use it in IELTS Speaking
Discover what Hit the nail on the head means. Learn how to use it, its origin, and synonyms to sharpen your IELTS Speaking and Writing.
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PreparationEuphemism meaning and how to use it naturally in English and IELTS
What is Euphemism? Learn about euphemisms - the art of understatement that helps make your speech more refined and polite in communication.
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Australia raises student enrolment cap in 2026: more opportunities for Southeast Asian students
Australia has announced its 2026 target to enroll more international students from Southeast Asia. Now’s the time to take your IELTS to study in Australia.
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PreparationDescribe an experience on good service in a store - IELTS Speaking Part 2, 3
Discover how to answer the topic Describe an experience on good service in a store in IELTS Speaking: outline, vocabulary to help you confidently score high.
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PreparationHead over heels meaning examples and how to use it
Learn the meaning and usage of the idiom Head over heels, an idiomatic phrase describing the feeling of passionate love.
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PreparationBreak the ice meaning examples and how to use it
Discover the meaning and usage of Break the ice, an idiom that helps you start conversations naturally and be more confident in communication.
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PreparationTalk about life in the countryside - IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, 3
Discover how to answer the topic Talk about life in the countryside in IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, 3 with vocabulary, ideas and sample sentences for band 8.0+
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