HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF IELTS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
Currently, most people are studying and willing to take an IELTS certificate due to the opportunities it offers. Therefore, its evolution also
attract many learners. This paper provides data about how IELTS has come to its today’s format. We firmly believe that this article is
found helpful by those who have an interest for IELTS
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