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We've put together a list of important things to consider before choosing between IELTS and TOEFL, two of the most widely accepted English language proficiency tests.

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The British Council has a range of IELTS preparation material and advice; both to enable your test takers to do well on the test, and to improve the skills of your teachers.

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You can benefit from a wide range of IELTS preparation books and materials, created by some of the world’s leading English language specialists.

Browse our collection of free lesson plans to help you familiarise students with IELTS and prepare them for their Listening test. Listening Part 1Lesson planDescription Form Completion and Multiple Choice questionsBeginning with a look at Form Completion questions, students use prediction

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