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IELTS Academic and General free practice tests
Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers for Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
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9 myths about the IELTS Listening test you should not believe!
There is a lot of conjecture out there about the IELTS Listening test. In this article we debunk some common misconceptions.
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IELTS Academic Reading free sample questions
Get access to free sample questions for Academic Reading. It’s perfect for improving your English-language skills and prepare for test day.
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【IELTSリスニング対策】問題の種類と攻略法を徹底解説
リスニングテストの内容はアカデミックとジェネラル共通です。IELTSの問題は少々複雑なので、具体的な勉強を始める前に問題形式と解答のコツを知っておきましょう。
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Question types in the General Training Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS General Training before sitting your test.
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Question types in the IELTS Speaking test
Get familiar with the questions you might encounter in an IELTS Speaking test to help you prepare for your IELTS test.
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Question types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.
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IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
Use our free sample questions for General Training to assess your English-language skills and learn where you need to improve.
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Question types in the IELTS General Training Writing test
If you need to take a General Training test, take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing.
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9 myths about the IELTS Speaking test to debunk
It's time to separate fact from fiction and see how the IELTS Speaking test is actually marked.