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50,000 IELTS test takers proudly share their achievements
IDP's IELTS Result Sharing feature reached 50K users this week. Test takers share their scores with online communities to promote test quality and pride.
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Mastering IELTS Reading: Understanding the different question types
This article aims to provide a overview of different IELTS Reading question types, equipping you with the knowledge necessary to tackle them with confidence.
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Minimum IELTS score to work in Australia and get PR in 2023
Here are the necessary IELTS scores you must attain in order to work and attain permanent residency in Australia.
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IELTS or DET: Which one is the better choice?
Can't decide whether to take IELTS or DET to achieve your study, work or migration goals? This article provides a quick and easy comparison.
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IELTS Enquiry on Result vs IELTS One Skill Retake: What's the difference?
IELTS One Skill Retake allows you to retake one of the four skills to improve your score. The Enquiry on Result (EOR) is a remark process.
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IELTS or CELPIP: Which test is best for study, work and migration?
IELTS or CELPIP: Discover which is the most popular and accepted test for Canada to give you the best chance of achieving your work, study and migration goals.
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How important are grammatical range and accuracy in the IELTS Writing and Speaking tests?
Grammatical range and accuracy is one of the key assessment criteria in the IELTS test. In this article we take a closer look at what exactly it constitutes.
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How important is 'Intonation' in IELTS Listening and Speaking tests?
Intonation is an important part of your speaking as it can help indicate meaning. Focus on this area in your IELTS test preparation to improve your band score.
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Commonly used hyperboles to enhance your IELTS Speaking score
Hyperboles are often used by native speakers and you may want to consider using them in your IELTS Speaking test as a way of enhancing your band score.
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Examples of how to use 'not given' in the IELTS Reading test
Do you find the ‘Not Given’ option tricky? Let’s look at some handy tips to help make the choice easier for you.