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Duolingo now has an English language exam that you can take instead of the IELTS or TOEFL. How does it work? Will universities accept it? Find out more in this article.
The IELTS exam is really challenging. It tests your ability to read, speak, write and listen to English so you can live in English-speaking countries or attend university. What are the most common mistakes you can make in the exam and how do you get around them?
Your IELTS score is the most commonly requested exam score to be admitted to an English-speaking university. How does the IELTS exam prepare you for university?
The IELTS exam is quite difficult to take. The writing task is one of the biggest challenges for non-native speakers. How can you avoid making the most common writing mistakes for this exam?