IDP IELTS Blog
Skimming and Scanning
20
Jun
2018
What’s the difference between skimming and scanning?
Skimming is reading quickly to find the general overview of the passage.
Scanning is reading ...
Reading Strategies: Matching Headings
13
Nov
2017
Heading match questions on the IELTS test are notorious for being difficult. Some reasons are:
They are time consuming.
There are often more headin...
Making Your Speaking and Writing More Cohesive: A Look at Linkers
23
Oct
2017
Many English learners believe that in order to speak and write in English properly, all they need is an extensive vocabulary and correct grammar: firs...
Preparing for the IELTS Reading Module: Selecting Your Own Readin...
12
Sep
2017
Sometimes IELTS practice materials can be boring. You end up sleeping more than studying during your important preparation time. So why not choose you...
Task 1 & 2: Paraphrasing
23
Mar
2017
Paraphrasing is essential in the IELTS exam. It's a great skill to have for speaking and it's especially important for the writing section. This skil...
Three Passages, One Hour - Reading Skills
9
Nov
2016
We all read different kinds of writing every single day, but have you ever thought about how we do this? For example, imagine the following situatio...