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IELTS Writing Mistakes Filipino Speakers Make: Tagalog Interference Patterns

IELTS Writing Mistakes Filipino Speakers Make: Tagalog Interference Patterns

IELTS Writing Mistakes Filipino Speakers Make: Tagalog Interference Patterns _Why your first language creates errors you don't notice—and how to fix them_ The Philippines has one of the highest...

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How Hindi Affects Your IELTS Writing: Understanding L1 Interference

How Hindi Affects Your IELTS Writing: Understanding L1 Interference

How Hindi Affects Your IELTS Writing: Understanding L1 Interference _Reading time: 11 minutes_ You've been speaking and reading English for years. You understand it perfectly well. But somehow, your...

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The 12 IELTS Writing Mistakes Indian Students Make Most Often

The 12 IELTS Writing Mistakes Indian Students Make Most Often

The 12 IELTS Writing Mistakes Indian Students Make Most Often _Reading time: 12 minutes_ India sends more IELTS test-takers than almost any other country. Yet many Indian candidates struggle to reach...

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Failed IELTS? How to Prepare for Your Retake the Right Way

Failed IELTS? How to Prepare for Your Retake the Right Way

Failed IELTS? How to Prepare for Your Retake the Right Way _Reading time: 11 minutes_ Opening your IELTS results to find you're 0.5 bands short of your target is devastating. All that preparation,...

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Stuck at Band 5 or 5.5? Here's Why You're Not Improving (And How to Break Through)

Stuck at Band 5 or 5.5? Here's Why You're Not Improving (And How to Break Through)

Stuck at Band 5 or 5.5? Here's Why You're Not Improving (And How to Break Through) _Reading time: 10 minutes_ You've taken IELTS twice. Maybe three times. Your score barely moves: 5.0, then 5.5, then...

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IELTS Exam Anxiety: How to Stay Calm When Your Score Matters This Much

IELTS Exam Anxiety: How to Stay Calm When Your Score Matters This Much

IELTS Exam Anxiety: How to Stay Calm When Your Score Matters This Much _Practical techniques that actually work under test pressure_ Your hands are shaking. Your mind is racing. You've studied for...

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IELTS Test Day: Time Management Strategies That Actually Work

IELTS Test Day: Time Management Strategies That Actually Work

IELTS Test Day: Time Management Strategies That Actually Work _How to use every minute effectively across all four sections_ Time pressure is one of the biggest challenges in IELTS. You know your...

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What If I Run Out of Ideas While Writing My IELTS Essay?

What If I Run Out of Ideas While Writing My IELTS Essay?

What If I Run Out of Ideas While Writing My IELTS Essay? _The emergency strategies that rescue your score when your mind goes blank_ You've written your introduction. You've started your first body...

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Computer-Based vs Paper-Based IELTS: Which Should You Choose?

Computer-Based vs Paper-Based IELTS: Which Should You Choose?

Computer-Based vs Paper-Based IELTS: Which Should You Choose? _The honest comparison that helps you pick the right format_ One of the most common questions from IELTS candidates: "Should I take...

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Why Memorizing IELTS Essays Destroys Your Score

Why Memorizing IELTS Essays Destroys Your Score

Why Memorizing IELTS Essays Destroys Your Score _The strategy that feels like preparation but guarantees failure_ It seems logical. If you memorize high-scoring essays, you can reproduce perfect...

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