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IELTS announces at-home testing option
Test takers around the world will have the option to take their secure test online when IELTS Online launches in early 2022.
The A to Z of IELTS: M is to Memorise or not
Can memorising answers be a useful approach in your preparation for your IELTS test? Let's take a look.
The A to Z of IELTS: L is for Lexical Resource
Lexical resource is all about how flexibly and fluently you can find the right words and phrases to convey precise meanings.
The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 2)
In part 2 of this series, we look at scanning and identifying questions for keywords in the IELTS Reading test.
The A to Z of IELTS: K is for Keywords (part 1)
Looking out for keywords is a great way to identify and understand what the topic is about. It's also a useful tool in helping you build ideas.
The A to Z of IELTS: J is for Justification
In the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests, you will be required to justify your opinion and ideas. Let’s look at some ways to do this along with some examples.
The A to Z of IELTS: H is for Hyperboles
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.
IELTS entry scores
Planning to sit an IELTS exam for studying abroad or migration? Here's what you need to know about minimum entry scores.
The A to Z of IELTS: F is for Free Preparation Material
At IDP, we offer a wide variety of free preparation materials and information to help test takers improve their chances in their upcoming test.
The A to Z of IELTS: E is for Essays
Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.