By Abhyank Srinet
IELTS, also termed as International English Language Testing System, is an online English proficiency exam conducted worldwide. It is an important eligibility criterion for admissions to higher studies in an English-speaking country’s university and for future job prospects in these countries as a foreigner. The following countries’ universities require this exam including USA, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Ireland.
This test is majorly
conducted to gauge a potential candidate’s proficiency in the English language
concerning writing, speaking, listening, and reading to ensure that the student
does not fall behind on the class lecturers who would be conducted in the
English medium.
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| Follow these simple tips to quickly prepare for IELTS test/exam |
Furthermore, when it comes to the preparation for IELTS, you can choose to splurge on extra money by getting yourself enrolled in a coaching institute, but the best way to reap the benefits would be to self-study and prepare for the test at home. For more information, refer to how to prepare for IELTS that contains more in-depth information regarding its preparation. However, here is detailed information that will help you prepare for the test in a consistent and planned manner. Below mentioned are the tips and suggestions on ace the preparation game in the four verticals that you will be tested in during the IELTS test.
1) LISTEN
To flare in this section is not difficult when compared to other sections. However, you need to keep certain key points in mind while preparing for this section at home.
Firstly, you need to take up a trial or mock test to get an idea
of where you are standing before you start the actual preparation. This will
set the tone for the rest of your preparation and how much effort you need to
make in order to achieve your set targets.
Secondly, you need to focus on your listening skills by paying
attention to every minute detail that comes your way.
Thirdly, you should ensure that you familiarize yourself with
different English accents so that it doesn't come in between your preparation.
Lastly, and most importantly, it would be best if you always
watched the English language shows, movies, podcasts, or audiobooks to polish
your listening skills to the fullest.
2) READING
This section is divided into 3 parts that
contain 40 questions in total with a 60- minute limit. Since there is a time
limit involved in this case, you need to build upon your time management skills
as well.
Firstly, you need to practice as many mock tests as possible
while simultaneously keeping a track of the time taken to complete each.
Secondly, you must upgrade your vocabulary knowledge as it is one
of the keys reasons why some students fail to achieve the desired result.
Thirdly, you need to read the questions briefly before you move
on to the actual paragraph since it will allow you to be prepared for the main
areas of the passage which might be answer those questions.
Lastly, you must practice the third section a bit more than the
other two sections since it will consume your maximum time.
3) WRITING
This section is relatively the most
important and defining factor in showcasing your English proficiency. There
exist two sections wherein one section contains a graph/chart that you need to
decipher, and the second section is essay writing. Now how you can prepare for
this is summarized below:
Firstly, you need to read the essay topic carefully and then
frame the main theme of your essay in your mind before you proceed to give it
life on paper.
Secondly, you must use transitional words or phrases in your essay
for a more cohesive and put together content.
Thirdly, you need to incorporate synonyms, idioms, and adages in
your essay to make it more put together and high quality.
4) SPEAKING
This section is the last part of the four
modules and may occur a few days after the other 3 modules are conducted. This
might be the most nerve-wracking section as you will be tested on your speaking
skills through a two-way conversation exchanged between you and the examiner.
To ace this section, you need to follow the below-mentioned preparation tips:
Firstly, you should begin and end your sentence properly without
any errors.
Secondly, you should ensure that you do not repeat the same words
again and again.
Thirdly, keep your pronunciation clear and crisp.
Lastly, keep your speech simple and straight-forward.
CONCLUSION
As a concluding remark, it is suggested that you follow these tips regularly to attain and extract the best results. And while it might seem an uphill task for someone who is not fluent in the English language as part of their formal education in school or college, you can still manage to come at par with the other test takers by putting in extra efforts.
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About Abhyank Srinet Abhyank Srinet, the founder of MiM-Essay, holds a Masters in Management degree from ESCP Europe. He is an entrepreneur who is passionate about digital entrepreneurship. Following his passion, he started his first company while he was a student at the ESCP. He managed to scale it up by 400% in just two years. Being a B-School Alumni, he recognized
the need for a one-stop solution for the B-School admission process. This
encouraged him to create MiM-Essay, a one-of-a-kind portal with cutting edge profile evaluation and
school selection algorithms, along with several avenues to stay informed
about the latest B-School Updates. |
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