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Understanding your weak areas

IELTS preparation: Understanding your weak areas

MARCH 2021

To prepare for IELTS, you need to know your strengths and more importantly, your weak areas too. Take a look at three ways you can do this and prepare for IELTS.
How to do well in IELTS

How to do well in IELTS through stress management

JANUARY 2021

Research by Dr Sian Beilock shows stress management is key to a good IELTS band score. Take a look at three tips to reduce your stress and improve your band score.
Using your phone to boost your band score

IELTS Preparation: Using your phone to boost your band score

DECEMBER 2020

It is possible to spend more time on your phone and still be productive. Take a look at four key resources that can help you prepare for your IELTS test.
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