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IELTS One Skill Retake available in Australia

IELTS One Skill Retake helps you show your full potential. It provides test takers with a second opportunity to achieve their study, migration or work goals.

10 February 2023
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Types of essays to expect in your IELTS Writing Task 2

Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.

07 March 2023
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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.

07 March 2023
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How important is it to understand 'lexical resource' in IELTS Writing and Speaking tests?

Lexical resource is all about how flexibly and fluently you can find the right words and phrases to convey precise meanings.

07 March 2023
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5 books to improve your English skills

Want to elevate your English skills and truly immerse yourself in the language? These 5 books can help you with just that and more.

24 January 2023
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IELTS or PTE for ICT professionals - Which should you choose?

Did you know that IELTS is actually quite different from the PTE? Read on to know key differences and why IELTS may be a great fit for those in the ICT sector!

24 January 2023
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10 steps to writing high-scoring IELTS essays

Here are 10 easy steps, with lots of tips, to guide you on how to write high-scoring IELTS essays.

06 January 2023
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Should I take IELTS Academic or General Training for immigration?

Unsure which IELTS test type to opt for? Fret not! We go through several scenarios and the most appropriate test type to choose in our article.

21 December 2022
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Don't overdo it: How to ace your IELTS Speaking test

From steering clear of over-rehearsing to focusing on your experience, take a look at these 6 useful tips to ace your IELTS Speaking test.

21 December 2022
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Don’t overthink during your IELTS test - 7 tips you must know!

From letting go of perfectionism to making full use of IELTS flexibility, here are 7 useful tips to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

20 December 2022
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