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Author: Jake Pool

Jake Pool
Jake Pool worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade and left to pursue his career as a writer and ESL teacher. In his time at Magoosh, he’s worked with hundreds of students and has created content that’s informed—and hopefully inspired!—ESL students all across the globe. Jake records audio for his articles to help students with pronunciation and comprehension as he also works as a voice-over artist who has been featured in commercials and on audiobooks. You can read his posts on the Magoosh blog and see his other work on his portfolio page at jakepool.net. You can follow him on LinkedIn!

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    What are the IELTS exam dates? Find out everything you need to know about IELTS dates, from registering to selecting them.

  • How Much Does the IELTS Cost? IELTS Fees in 2022

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    Planning to take the IELTS but worried about the IELTS fees? You’ve reached the right place! In India, it costs at least INR 14, 600 to take the IELTS in 2022. The total cost will vary depending on the type of IELTS that you’re planning to take. This article breaks down the important fees to […]

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    IELTS Test Day: Checklist and Tips

    There are two famous English language expressions: “knowing is half the battle,” and “showing up is half the battle.” Combine these two sayings, and it’s clear that you need to know what you should bring when you show up for the IELTS. In this article, we’ll explore your IELTS test day checklist and how to […]