Boost up your bands in IELTS
IELTS (The International English Language System) is necessary for the aspirants who want to go abroad for higher studies. It is mandatory for each and every international student to achieve designated bands. Scores of IELTS is called “band” and your English proficiency is measured in bands from 0 to 9 ranges. IELTS is accepted by nearly every college and universities around the world. So, it is essential to score good in IELTS to make your dream true of studying abroad.
So, here are tips to Boost up your bands in IELTS. These tips will help you to score more in the test whether you’re new to the IELTS test or planning second attempt. Here are four tips that can help you improve your results.
Don’t miss the diagrams in Listening
In the Listening part of the IELTS test different types of diagrams, like a line graph, pie chart or even a geographical map are given. Make sure to look them before the timer starts. Things you should scan include what is title of the diagram? What do the numbers, lines or bars represent? These details will not only help you to locate answer of one question but of several questions.
Don’t go in details in Reading
Remember there is a limited amount of time to read the passages and answer questions in the Reading module. So it is recommended not to go in depth for details by slowly examining each paragraph. Try to get the gist or main idea of the paragraph and you can get this from the introduction, the first sentence of each body paragraph (topic sentences) and the conclusion. Read them carefully, and then move on to the questions. Because you’ve read the topic sentences, you’ll know which paragraph to return to for specific answers to more detailed question.
Don’t obsess about grammar in Writing
It is true that your writing should be grammatically correct but make sure that your fear of grammar don’t slow you down when doing the Writing portion, because your this phobia will run you out of time and your tasks can remain incomplete. Keep your sentences short, long sentences can have adverse impact on your grammar, so to avoid errors, keep your sentences short no more than 15-18 words. Also, use linking words such as however, for example and furthermore for smooth transition from one sentence to another.
Be natural in Speaking
The common problem in speaking test is that the candidate doesn’t get ideas and views to elaborate in the interview. Most of the aspirants get their scores deducted because of this reason. A helpful strategy to overcome this is to connect the examiner’s question to your own experience. When you talk about something that you have experienced the words and ideas tend to flow more easily.
The IELTS test is not a competition in which you’re required to score a perfect 9 (the highest band) in every module. Make sure to practice for the test, then do your very best to pass the overall score required by the university of your choice.
With Best Wishes!
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