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FREE TIPS ON IELTS FROM
IELTS
America
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
London
The World Speaks IELTS
IELTS(INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)
There are two IELTS Tests
IELTS General IELTS Academic
IELTS General is for Immigration purpose
IELTS Academic is for Education purpose
Reading & Writing will be different in both the tests
Listening & Speaking will be same for both the tests
LISTENING
LISTENING OVERVIEW
Notes on Question sheet will NOT be Graded Mark Answers on question paper while the audio is played. 10 mins time is given to transfer answers after the audio stops.
No. of Q’s: 40 Total Duration: 40 mins Audio: 30 mins Ans transfer: 10 mins
LISTENING
Types of Questions
Short answer Questions
Summary
Multiple Choice Questions
Notes
Sentence completion Label diagrams, process, maps
Classification Charts, graphs
Matching
Flow
chart,
Tables
LISTENING TIPS
DO’S DONT’S Listen to Native Speakers
Read instructions carefully
Check Spelling and Grammar
Concentrate while listening the audio
Highlight the main key words in the
question
Transfer answers on the official
answer sheet
Make assumptions as you hear
Don’t waste time
Don’t write the first answer that you
hear
Don’t leave any blanks spaces
Don’t try to understand everything
Don’t get stuck with the question,
move ahead
Don’t rephrase the words of answers
READING
READING TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Scanning & Identifying Location of information
Choosing Headings
Short Answer Questions
(NO MORE THAN)
Summary Completion
Identifying information
Yes, No, Not Given or True, False, Not Given
Classification Questions
Matching Factors /
Information
Completion of Table/Form/Flow
Chart/Diagram
Multiple Choice Questions
Reading
Subskills
Skim
Scan
Intensive read
Inferring
meaning
Predict
Detecting
meaning
READING TIPS
READING
DO’S DONT’S Read instructions carefully
Use process of elimination where
necessary
Be careful with negative words
Read first last sentence of the paragraph
carefully
Match & compare questions with passage
Focus on verbs, adverbs & adjectives
Don’t use your knowledge
Don’t assume things
Don’t try to understand the passage
Don’t go beyond the passage
Don’t fall in to the trap of nouns
Don’t leave blank spaces
Don’t rush to write the answers
WRITING
IELTS WRITING
WRITING
Task Academic
General
Task 1 150 words
20 mins
Describe a graph, table, map or
process
Write a Letter (Formal,
Informal, Semi-Formal)
Task 2 250 words
40 mins
Write an essay
Write an essay
ACADEMIC WRITING TASK-2
The 4 different Question types
OPINION DISCUSSION / OPINION
TWO PART QUESTIONS
SITUATION
To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Is it a positive or negative
development?
What are the benefits and drawbacks?
Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
Which factors
contribute to this? Is it realistic to expect these
factors?
Why is this case? What are the
benefits?
What are the
problems? What solutions can you suggest?
What are the causes of these?
What are its effects?
WRITING TASK 2 TIPS
Answer all
parts of the
Question
Complete
part 2 first
Watch your time
(leave 5 mins to check
your answers)
Keep to the
Topic
Write at least
250 words
Tips: 1 Tips: 2
Tips: 6 Tips: 5
Tips: 4 Tips: 3
Do not copy the
Questions
WRITING
DO’S DONT’S
Respond to all parts of the topic question
fully
Use the correct structure of writing
Use formal vocabulary
Use complex & passive voice sentences
Proof read your task to avoid simple
mistakes
Handwriting should be legible
Use variety of cohesive devices
Don’t over generalize
Avoid using personal examples
Don’t use emotive language
Don’t use slang & informal words
Avoid using abbreviations & shot forms
Don’t repeat the same vocabulary
Avoid spelling, punctuation &
grammatical mistakes
SPEAKING
SPEAKING 11-14 min
Part Task Time
Part 1 Introduction and
Interview
Few questions based on familiar topics such as your family/favorite
restaurant etc.
4-5 minutes
Part2 Individual
long turn (Cue Card)
Speak for 1 or 2 minutes on a particular topic
A card with a topic and some questions
3-4 minutes
(including 1 min for reading Q & make notes)
Part3 Two-way discussion
(Follow up Q’s of part 2)
The examiner will discuss with you in more detail some issues related to
the topic
4-5 minutes
SPEAKING TIPS
Try to talk as much as you can
Talk as fluently as possible and be spontaneous
Relax, be confident and enjoy using your English
Ask for clarification if necessary
Do not memorize prepared answers, the examiner is trained
to spot this and will change the question
Express your opinions, you will be assessed on your ability to
communicate
SPEAKING
DO’S DONT’S
Try to Address the complete question
Focus on the content
Use appropriate vocabulary
Use contractions
Any answer is better than no answer
Speak naturally & fluently
Speak loudly and clearly
Use transition words
Don’t give scripted answers
Try not to speak too fast or too slow
Don’t use the words which are difficult to
pronounce
Don’t use words like , umm, hmnn, uhhh
Don’t take a pause for more than 3
seconds
Don’t talk about a different topic
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