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Common errors to avoid in IELTS letter writing

Want to improve your IELTS General Training scores? Learn about common errors in letter writing and avoid them.

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Writing task 1: Phrases and collocations for describing tables, graphs and charts

Looking to ace IELTS Writing Task 1? Improve your skills with our guide to phrases and collocations for describing tables, graphs, and charts. Check now

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What Happens If I Don’t Pass My IELTS Test?

We offer a variety of materials, many of them for free to help you prepare to retake your IELTS test. Also, explore our website to find the materials you need.

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The difference between a band 6 and 7 on the IELTS

Familiarise yourself with the difference between a band 6 and 7 on the IELTS test to understand where to focus your efforts.

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9 myths about the IELTS Listening test you should not believe!

There is a lot of conjecture out there about the IELTS Listening test. In this article we debunk some common misconceptions.

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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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One week to test day: How to prepare for IELTS Online

Prepare for your IELTS Online test and get ready to score well with our 5 step guide.

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Question 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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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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Grammar 101: How to use who and whom correctly?

How to use who and whom correctly? Let’s look at some examples and do a who vs whom quiz.

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