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Could these topics and questions be hurting your score in the IELTS Speaking test? Get these tips from IDP.
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Is your accent affecting your clarity when speaking English? Enhance your pronunciation and fluency to ace your IELTS Speaking test with IDP's tips.
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Begin your IELTS prep the right way with IDP! Discover common errors in our beginner’s guide and master the IELTS test with confidence.
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PreparationActive 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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PreparationSteer clear of these IELTS Speaking test blunders
Master the IELTS Speaking test with key tips on avoiding these eight common mistakes. Enhance your IELTS preparation for a higher score with IDP.
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The IELTS listening test isn’t as hard as it seems. Here are 5 tactics to help guide you towards a higher score!
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PreparationWhy IELTS Writing is difficult: how to score well
Scoring well in your IELTS writing test doesn’t have to be tough. Here are 5 things you should understand and act on.
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PreparationWhy IELTS Reading is difficult – how to pass it
Acing your IELTS reading test doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are 5 proven strategies to get you the score you desire!
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PreparationWhy IELTS Speaking is difficult – how to ace it
Acing your IELTS speaking test isn’t tough, here’s a roadmap to guide you through the pitfalls and how to overcome them!
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PreparationEssential Grammar Rules to Know for Your IELTS Exam
Master essential English grammar rules for your IELTS test with IDP's comprehensive preparation materials online, classes, and expert tips for success.
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