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#1 Submitted by ieltspodcast.com on October 16, 2020 - 7:58am

I think as we move further into digitalisation the more assistance an institution can offer the better. It's simply not enough to add zoom links. Qualitative measures such as adding a facilitator and simulation exercises definitely seem like a step in the right direction. Well done University of Liverpool!

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