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Stay informed with the latest news items and discover IELTS blogs to help you along with your preparation. Learn from our IELTS Experts, find updates on administrative changes to the IELTS test, catch up our latest events, upcoming conferences and new test venues.
Familiarise yourself with test types, take advantage of the free support tools on offer. And let our Experts help you get the IELTS score you need, from preparation advice to a breakdown of the test parts, what to expect on test day and everything in between. You will find resources to help you prepare for both the Academic and General Training tests.
Staying informed of what to expect on test day and putting the tips and advice here into practice will lead to IELTS success!
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IELTS webinar series for teachers
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Important Updates to IELTS Test Report Forms for UKVI
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IELTS success stories – study and migration goals
Hear from past IELTS test takers, read through their journeys and how IELTS has helped them achieve their work, study and migration goals. Find out how they prepared for IELTS and get inspired and follow the lead to take IELTS successfully.
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When the going gets tough: 5 tips for re-sitting the IELTS test
Learning from your mistakes can help you develop your skills as an IELTS test taker, as well as an everyday English user. Find out what our Experts have to say about steps you can take to become focused again and achieve your IELTS goals.
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IELTS Academic Reading free sample questions
Add these free sample questions to your IELTS Academic Reading study plan. Learn about questions you might expect to see on the test and see sample answers to help you improve your English-language skills and prepare for test day.
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IELTS Writing Task 1: How to write a job application letter
Learning how to successfully write a job application is an important skill to have. In General Training, Writing Task 1, you might be asked to write a job application. So, today we will take a closer look at what you need to include in your response to a potential employer.
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IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
If you need to take an IELTS General Training test, download our free sample questions and add them to your study plan. See sample questions and answers to get a better idea of the questions you might see on test day.
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Question types in the IELTS General Training Writing test
If you want to work or move to an English-speaking country, you might need to take a General Training test. Kick your preparation off on the right foot and take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing on test day.
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IELTS General Training Reading free practice questions
Prepare IELTS General Training Reading with these free sample test questions. Learn about questions you might expect to see on the test and see sample answers to help you improve your English-language skills.
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Get familiar with taking the IELTS on computer test
If you choose to take IELTS on computer, you will take the Listening, Reading and Writing tests using a computer. The Speaking test will remain face-to-face with an examiner, as we believe it is the most effective way of assessing your speaking skills.
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