Saurav Pandey
September 24 2024
Get familiar with the four parts—Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. This will help you manage your time during the exam.
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Give enough time to each question and section. Practice finishing each section within the time limit to avoid rushing.
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Having a broad vocabulary is key, especially for Writing and Speaking.
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Listen to English podcasts, news, and documentaries. Focus on understanding different accents and picking out specific details.
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Practice skimming texts to understand the main ideas quickly, and scanning for important details. This will help you finish the Reading section on time.
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For Task 1, practice describing data clearly. For Task 2, write essays with clear arguments and examples.
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Practice speaking while timing yourself. Aim to speak naturally without long pauses, and avoid memorized answers.
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Look up common IELTS topics in Speaking and Writing, such as education, environment, technology, and culture.
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Try full-length practice tests to recreate the exam environment. Use these to spot weak areas and work on them.
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On test day, relax. Confidence can greatly improve your performance, especially in Speaking and Writing.
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