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SPECIAL TIPS TO CRACK IELTS EXAM
IELTS is an exam to judge English Language Ability. It is accepted by institutes of higher education and immigration authorities in many countries. So to maintain the reputation of the exam, test authorities have designed it in such a way that only the deserving candidate can crack it. In other words this test is very challenging and hard to pass. Only the student with good language skill can pass it but there are some tips and tricks that can help you out so today we will provide you some special tips to crack IELTS exam.
Let’s begin with listening
– In IELTS listening it is necessary to make yourself comfortable with the surroundings, the speakers and the above all with the sound.
– Concentrate on the prompt until it ends and make sure you read the questions which are related to part being played.
– Remember to utilize the given time between the parts of the test properly. Make sure that you prepare well for the upcoming part by reading the questions and underlining the keywords.
– In the end of the exam you will get 10 minutes to copy your answers to the answer sheet so during the exam you should not rush to copy the answers in the answer sheet.
– Make sure you copy the answers correctly. Pay special attention for spelling mistakes and grammar errors.
In the Reading test
– Go through the passage quickly and identify the main features like purpose, style, topic etc.
– Don’t waste too much time trying to understand every word in the passage.
– Follow the given instructions like if they say NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS than you should not write more than three words.
– Remember that skimming and scanning are important exam skills. Skimming is the quickest way of finding out what a text, or part of a text is about, and once you know the general subject, it’s easier to read for detail. Scanning is the most efficient way of locating the information you need to answer exam questions.
In the Writing test
– In the IELTS writing exam make sure you stick to the suggested time. Task 2 carries more marks as compared to Task 1 so you should devote more time to task 2.
– Make plan before you start.
– Organize and link your ideas and sentences wisely.
– You should use formal language in the writing task.
– Don’t write less than the minimum word limit. In task 1 the minimum limit is 150 words and for task 2 it is 250. If you wrote less than this your score will be deducted.
– Make good use of modal verbs to frame your ideas.
– “will” to state your intention: In this essay I will outline three measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of violent behavior.
– emphatic modal verbs such as “must” and “should” to express a necessity: In my view, the government must bear some of this responsibility.
– “can” and “could” to make suggestions: Firstly, the government can ensure that its policies take the interests of children into account.
– “would” to indicate the consequences of implementing a suggestion: This would ensure that the particular circumstances of each case are properly identified and taken into account.
– Keep some time for proof reading.
In the Speaking test
– 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.
