Tuesday, 20 February 2018

How to prepare for IELTS?

Are you confused regarding IELTS preparation and at wits end? Then search no more because this article will tell you exactly how to prepare for the English language test. Follow these five steps and you have bettered your chances of getting a good band score.
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     Work on your English. Go for an English language course to improve your language skills. It is better to take a professional help because the tutor will provide you the insightful feedback which will aid you in identifying the weak areas and work on them. IELTS tests the four skills related with any language - Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Lay your hands on the practise material as much as possible and this material is available both online and offline. Listen to audios ad videos of different English accents and practise speaking by talking to your friends and family in English.

2.      Familiarise yourself with the test format you want to take your IELTs in. Go through all the rules of the chosen format. Please keep in mind that there are two formats of IELTS – Academic and General Training.

3.      Exploit the innumerable sample papers available both online and offline. These sample papers will help you to understand the type of questions asked in the exam and help you to prepare better. Remember, try smart work instead of just hard work.

4.      Do not stress yourself too much a day before the exam. Have a balanced diet, drink enough fluids and sleep well. There is no point in going for the exam if your body is weak.

5.      Do not freak out if you see some real difficult questions in the test paper. IELTS is after all not a cakewalk. Skip them and come back to tackle them later.

These are the five tips which can help you to deal with the IELTS – stress. Good luck for the exam!

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