Preparation for IELTS
IELTS Books:
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Cambridge IELTS 4 Audio CD Set.
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Cambridge IELTS 4 Student's Book with Answers : Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Paperback)
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The IELTS Tutor (Book and CD-ROM Kit) (Paperback)
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Step Up to IELTS Self-study Pack (Paperback)
Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 1 Self-study student's book
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It doesn’t matter that somebody is master at the English language or a new bee but it is always good to prepare before giving such an costly examination .Once a low score means one will have to wait for some another three months for the re-test and it makes your more unprepared in the process. If you think you are good enough it is advisable to spend less than 2 weeks for the IELTS examination preparation.
Preparation:
Be aware of the format of the test and the types of questions that are usually asked in the IELTS test.
Work diligently through various IELTS practice tests and IELTS sample tests that are available online and as part of the various study material packages so that you can achieve a high band score. Here are some tips and strategies that will help you to better equip yourself for IELTS:
- Attempt all questions since there is no penalty for the wrong answers
- For applicant from an English medium school can definitely go for British council four-day course on IELTS since then they will find it worth and for others that may not the true value o their money.
- Since there are no breaks in-between the examination one thing is to be sure to keep the right mindset before going to the test. It is advisable to visit the restroom prior to the test and not sometime in-between the test period.
- Don’t forget to check all the documents before going for the tst whihch can include
- The passport
- Roll number
- Test venue
- Fee receipt
- One can also use pencils for listening and reading sections. Make sure all your pencils are sharpened and good erasers can always be of good help in such cases.
- Always keep an eye on the time limit. Never get stuck in any question its always to answer the question and no answers will deplete the score in larger way then answering it wrong.
Listening to a recording over speakers and through cordless headphones are two distinct experiences. It is best to check with your test centre to know beforehand what method do they use for the test and practice likewise.
Listen very carefully as the recordings are played only once. Sections 1 and 3 are dialogues and conversations are generally faster than the monologues in sections 2 and 4.
The voice on the tape tells you how many questions to read for a particular section. Underline the key words in each question in the time allotted to read and concentrate on them while listening to the section of the recording.
Jot down the answers on the question sheet itself. In the end, you will have 10 minutes of time to transfer all your answers to the answer sheet.
At the end of each section, you get time to re-check your answers. You may use this time to read the questions of the next section.
Generally, in a conversation answers appear in the same order as the questions. A speaker may correct himself or herself while speaking something. So, be alert to note the corrections that have been made to judge the final answer correctly.
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