6 magic tips to score 9 in IELTS Listening
IELTS Listening test is quite challenging as in this candidate can hear the recording just once and he has to be multitasking to get the accurate answers. There are some other factors that make this section more challenging:
1. Multitasking : As I have already told you that the test taker has to be multitasking to get the right answers in IELTS listening. In listening test you not only listen to the audio, but also have to read the questions and write the answers at the same time so one have to be active in all parts.
2. Extreme Focus: In this test student should have extreme focus on the content as if one gets diverted even for a single second you can lose the complete track of the audio and will get stranded.
3. It’s a quick exercise : In the audio clip answers to the questions follow each other very closely; so it is mandatory to maintain speed of reading questions along with concentration.
4. Strict time limits: This test goes for approximately 30 minutes and you get 10 additional minutes to transfer your answers to the sheet. To properly utilize this amount of time you should be well prepared.
5. Do or Die : As I told you in the starting of this article that you can hear the audio clip only once and this rule increases the difficulty level of the exam. So to solve all 40 questions accurately you have to be extremely alert all continuous 40 minutes as you will not get a second chance to hear or answer the question.
6. Concentration : It’s quite difficult to keep your brain active and concentrated to do one exercise for 40 minutes with no scope of divulgence.
So, these are the main factors that make the listening test toughest. However, the test can be cracked with ease with the little practice and guidance. Here are 6 magic tips to score 9 in IELTS Listening.
1. Read carefully before listening: You should read the questions carefully in the given time before starting of each part of the IELTS listening test. Reading will help you to know what you are going to listening and it will also help you to concentrate more while listening the clip. By this exercise you will also know which question type you are going to slove.
2. Don’t skip any information while reading and listening: Try and listen to every single word of the audio carefully and also read the questions before answering. This is the major reason of committing mistakes by the students as they start answering without reading the full questions because of time shortage or speed of speech in the audio clip.
3. Be spontaneous : As soon as you get the answer note it on the question paper and don’t leave it for the end. This is the most common mistake which students make. Most students think that they can remember everything and can note them all at the end and try to focus more on clip to extract it properly. This does not work as they forget most of the information or write some other words with similar meaning as of the real answer. The correct approach is to answer, read and listen all at the same time. This is how this section is formulated.
4. Practice shorthand: Practicing shorthand can be an additional advantage. By shorthand there is no need of writing everything. Only names, dates and numbers are to be written in full.
5. Spelling mistakes: A wrong spelling can deduct your score even your answer is right.
6. Internet: you can listen and see various English videos on web sites and YouTube you can also read newspaper. This will increase your retention, understanding and will help you to get comfortable with the speed and accent.
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