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29 February 2024 - 11:21

Job Opportunities in the UK Public Sector After Taking IELTS

Explore rewarding career opportunities in the UK public sector after taking the IELTS test.

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22 February 2024 - 09:50

IELTS Preparation: The Benefits of Face-to-face Learning

Explore the benefits of face-to-face learning in IELTS preparation. Experience immersive interactions, personalised feedback and more.

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20 February 2024 - 18:00

What is the Importance of an English Proficiency Test?

Learn about the importance of English proficiency and how an English proficiency test can be one of the best ways to push your English level.

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15 February 2024 - 19:30

IELTS Preparation: How to Relax Before your Exam

Discover ten proven techniques to unwind and boost your IELTS performance. Avoid stress whilst studying and learn how to relax before your exam.

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Date
12 February 2024 - 11:55

How English Immersion can Help you Prepare for IELTS

Learn how full English immersion can help improve your English skills fast. Follow our tips for finding opportunities to submerge yourself in the language!

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Date
08 February 2024 - 12:52

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Topics

Get an overview of the most popular Writing Task 1 topics, question types and answers in the IELTS Academic test.

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Date
06 February 2024 - 11:38

How to Overcome Shyness in IELTS Speaking?

Discover how to overcome shyness in IELTS Speaking with practical tips and advice.

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Date
05 February 2024 - 11:00

What you Need to Know About IELTS on Computer

Are you taking IELTS on computer? Some things have been updated to improve your experience and how you get your results. Here’s what you need to know.

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29 January 2024 - 03:00

Common Mistakes in IELTS

Discover the most common mistakes in IELTS that test takers at different English levels make and impact their IELTS band scores, and how to avoid them.

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25 January 2024 - 12:31

British or American English in the IELTS Test?

Do I use British or American English in the IELTS test? In this article you learn about the differences between the two and know if one of them is favoured in IELTS.

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