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IELTS General Training Reading free practice questions
Get your IELTS preparation off on the right foot and add our free sample questions for General Training Reading to your IELTS study plan.
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IELTS Speaking: AI vs face-to-face speaking with an examiner
Learn about the key advantages of taking your IELTS Speaking test face-to-face with a qualified IELTS examiner.
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How to skim and scan for keywords in your IELTS test
Let our IELTS Experts walk you through how to skim, scan and look for keywords in your IELTS Reading 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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IELTS Preparation Materials – For Teachers
Find all the necessary IELTS materials you need to teach IELTS test takers.
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Question 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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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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7 myths about the IELTS Writing test to dispel
Want to give yourself the best chance of a high band score in IELTS Writing? Then take our advice and don’t believe these 7 myths.
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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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9 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.