https://landingprep.com/#/blog Free IELTS, TOEFL, study-abroad and immigration tips from LandingPrep. en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:09:21 GMT https://landingprep.com/blog/canada-study-permit-changes-2026/ https://landingprep.com/blog/canada-study-permit-changes-2026/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Canada tightened its international-student rules. Here's exactly what changed — study-permit caps, the Provincial Attestation Letter, higher proof-of-funds, and PGWP field restrictions — and how to plan around it. https://landingprep.com/blog/uk-graduate-route-visa-2026/ https://landingprep.com/blog/uk-graduate-route-visa-2026/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The UK kept its 2-year Graduate Route but tightened other rules. 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A clear comparison of Academic vs General Training — content, difficulty, recognition and which to choose. https://landingprep.com/blog/ielts-speaking-part-2-cue-cards/ https://landingprep.com/blog/ielts-speaking-part-2-cue-cards/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Master IELTS Speaking Part 2 with strategies for common cue card topics — how to plan, extend your answer and score Band 7+. https://landingprep.com/blog/ielts-band-8-guide/ https://landingprep.com/blog/ielts-band-8-guide/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Band 8 is rare but achievable. Here's exactly what examiners reward — range of vocabulary, error-free grammar, and fluent speech patterns. https://landingprep.com/blog/celpip-vs-ielts-canada-pr/ https://landingprep.com/blog/celpip-vs-ielts-canada-pr/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Both CELPIP and IELTS are accepted for Canada Express Entry — but one suits your strengths better. 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