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Active Listening and Note-Taking Skills You Need for IELTS
Taking the IELTS Listening test? Learn how active listening and smart note-taking skills can boost your time management and the accuracy of your answers.
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Building confidence in English: daily habits for continued improvement
Daily habits for building confidence in English
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PreparationQuestion types in the IELTS Speaking test
Get familiar with the questions you might encounter in an IELTS Speaking test to help you prepare for your IELTS test.
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PreparationQuestion types in the IELTS General Training Writing test
If you need to take a General Training test, take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing.
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Minimum IELTS score to study in Canada universities in 2024
Find out the minimum scores you need for your IELTS test to successfully study in the best Canadian universities!
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Test formatIELTS Writing test: a comprehensive guide to achieving a Band 9
Master the IELTS Writing test with our guide. From understanding scoring criteria to test-day strategies and IDP's resources, target band 9 with confidence.
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Common myths: comparison of IELTS and other English proficiency tests
Myths about IELTS and other English proficiency tests
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Preparation9 myths about the IELTS Speaking test to debunk
It's time to separate fact from fiction and see how the IELTS Speaking test is actually marked.
Podcasts and audiobooks: the modern way to master English
How to improve your English through podcasts and audiobooks
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PreparationIntroducing the New IELTS Prepare Hub: Everything You Need to Succeed
Prepare smarter, not harder, with our new IELTS Prepare Hub.