How to Prepare for IELTS Exam | Tips to Crack IELTS in First Attempt

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. Though most of us try to converse in English these days But in India, where English is not a native language, most of us may not be proficient in the language.

In Listening, use the example at the beginning of the first section to familiarize yourself with the sound, the situation, and the speakers.

Keep listening until the recording stops, looking only at the questions that relate to the part being played.

There are often pauses in the recording between different sections. Use these to prepare for the next set of questions.

Answer Listening questions in the order they appear on the Question Paper. Remember that they normally follow the order of the information in the recording.

At the end of the recording you have some time to transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet. Check your grammar and spelling as you do so.

In Academic Reading, begin by going quickly through each passage to identify features such as the topic, the style, the likely source, the writer’s purpose and the intended reader.

As you read, don’t try to understand the precise meaning of every word or phrase. You don’t have time, and those parts of the text might not be tested anyway.

Reading tasks sometimes have an example answer. If this is the case, study it and decide why it is correct.

Some tasks require you to use words from the text in the answer; in others you should use your own words. Check the instructions carefully.

The instructions may also include a word limit, e.g. Use no more than three words. Keep to this by avoiding unnecessary words in your answer.

In Academic Writing, you must always keep to the topic set. Never try to prepare sections of text before the exam.

Keep to the suggested timing: there are more marks possible for Task 2 than Task 1.

Organize and link your ideas and sentences appropriately, using a wide range of language and showing your ability (in Task 2) to discuss ideas and express opinions.

If you write less than 150 words in Task 1 or less than 250 in Task 2 you will lose marks, but there is no maximum number of words for either.

When you plan your essay, allow plenty of time at the end to check your work.

In Speaking, don’t try to give a prepared speech, or talk about a different topic from the one you are asked to discuss. Always speak directly to the Examiner, not to the recording equipment.

Whenever you reply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the Examiner’s questions, add more details to your answer. In each case, aim to explain at least one point.

Remember that you are not being tested on your general knowledge but on your ability to communicate effectively.

Organize and link your ideas and sentences appropriately, talking clearly at normal speed and using a wide range of structures and vocabulary.

IELTS Exam Tips – Listening Section Tips:-

Read the questions at the beginning of each section carefully before the recording starts. This will help applicants to follow the recording & identify the appropriate answer.

Concentrate on the introduction of each section which will give you useful information about the situations & the speakers.

Listen very carefully for clues that indicate which stage of the recording they are listening to for example words such as ‘Firstly’, ‘Lastly’.

Write your answers clearly without any grammatical mistakes, otherwise you will not be awarded with any marks.

IELTS Exam Tips – Reading Section Tips:-

Concentrate on the item as it may pass very fast, so make sure you don’t spend too much time any question or text.

Start from beginning of the exam, if you are unable to answer, do not waste your time and move on to next one. You can re-visit the question later, if you have time.

Read instructions carefully and concentrate on title of text subtitles & illustration to get a quick idea of what the text is for.

Make sure to answer without any grammar mistakes. Copy words accurately so that you can avoid any spelling mistakes. IELTS Exam Tips – Writing Section Tips:-

Make sure your ideas are relevant to the questions and your last paragraph should be a conclusion which is consistent with the arguments you have included in your essay.

Avoid any spelling, grammar mistakes and write as clearly as possible.

Organized and logically linked paragraphs and also make sure to have language used is in academic style.

Write with required number of words and do not use bullet points. IELTS Exam Tips – Speaking Section Tips:-

Make sure to involve in the conversation and concentrate on the questions being asked.

Always answer the questions with some detailed manner.

Always support your opinions with good examples.

There is no right or wrong answers in the speaking test and this is just to assess on how good your speech is.

In the end, we must understand that listening comprehension skills improve with more and more practice. But reading skills improve with more and more analysis.

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