What is IELTS?
Written by Sushil.S
What is IELTS?
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is a globally renowned English proficiency test, which students aspiring to study abroad are expected to take. As it is a globally recognized test, over 10,000 institutions/organizations accept the IELTS scores while considering a student’s admission application. This test is taken to test an individual’s English speaking skills as a pre-requisite to study in a foreign land. The test mainly assesses an individual’s:
ï·Listening skills
ï·Reading skills
ï·Writing skills
ï·Speaking skills rnTips to prepare for IELTS:
As there are four components to this test, let’s divide the ways to prepare for it: rnTips to prepare for the Listening section of the test:
ï¼To understand a particular language it is very important to listen. Listening has the power to help grasp the language more quickly. Thus, one should expose self to as much as verbal sounds as possible.
ï¼The best tip is to listen to English news bulletins daily.
ï¼Listen to conversation of people happening in English
ï¼Attend or watch debates or group discussion in Englishrnï¼Listen to English speeches given by prominent personalities
ï¼Watching English based movies, documentaries and web series can also greatly help. rnTips to prepare for the Reading section of the test:
ï¼Newspaper: Read newspapers thoroughly as it’s the best way to develop on your reading ski9lls. Reading a newspaper exposes an individual to a variety of words. Words that you might have never come across.
ï¼Books/Novels: If you don’t like to follow news then you can read books written by famous authors who will expose you to different ideas and unique ways of using words and framing sentences.
ï¼Online stories and articles: Stories online are usually short reads. Apart from reading newspapers or books, individuals can also read stories/article online as it is more easily accessible.
Tips to prepare for the Writing section of the test:
ï¼Practice essay writing. Read sample essays. Analyze how they are written and write accordingly.
ï¼Choose a topic of your choice. Read it and then rewrite it in your own words.
ï¼You can also start maintaining a journal where you can pen down your thoughts or moments of your life or things that matter to you.
ï¼Study basic grammar (nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, punctuation, tense, etc.) in order to be able to smoothly frame sentences. Solve grammar exercises.
Tips to prepare for the Speaking section of the test:
ï¼Right from the day you start preparing for the test, make sure to majorly converse only in English.
ï¼Listen to people speak and repeat those sentences loudly.
ï¼Have a small group discussion with your friends on topics of your choice.
ï¼Have a mock question and answer round with some family member or a friend. Try to give well-structured answers. Think before you answer so that you don’t get stuck or stammer.rnBy following these simple tips, you are sure to excel in the test.
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