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Improve your IELTS Writing score by writing a plan
Always read the question carefully and then spend a few minutes writing your outline as soon as you read the question in your IELTS Writing test.
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IELTS test takers give you some preparation tips
IELTS stories shared by IELTS test takers. Which preparation strategies do you already follow, and which are new? Check out some suggestions.
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A fun game to practice for Academic Writing Task 1
How do you practise for your Academic Writing Task 1? He’s a tip to practise with a friend.
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IELTS Academic Writing free practice questions
Download our free Academic Writing sample question and familiarise yourself with the questions you might get on test day.
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IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
Use our free sample questions for General Training to assess your English-language skills and learn where you need to improve.
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Question types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.
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IELTS Academic and General free practice tests
Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers for Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
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IELTS Academic Reading free sample questions
Get access to free sample questions for Academic Reading. It’s perfect for improving your English-language skills and prepare for test day.
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IELTS Speaking: Top frequently asked questions
Are you preparing for your IELTS Speaking test? We have gathered the most frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers from our IELTS Experts.
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Idioms A-Z: Explained - Part 1
When it comes to idioms, you’ll probably understand every word, but you might have trouble interpreting the meaning.