There are number of candidates, each with their own requirement, to appear for IELTS. If you are thr one to take up the IELTS exam too, you need to understand the test`s requirements, format and preparation strategies. The information about IELTS exam can either be dug out from internet or you can refer to an IELTS trainer. You must seek all the information about the exam before starting its preparation.
Given below are a number of steps that will help you prepare for your IELTS exam right.
Step 1: Follow general practices to improve your English
Try to use the language in your daily routine. The more you use a language, the better you`ll get at it. You should involve reading, listening, writing and speaking English. This will improve your English and eventually your IELTS score too.
– Speak in English with your friends and relatives.
-Read articles, online blogs and newspaper in English.
– Grab things from reading and then practise writing. Write articles, letters and emails.
-Watch TV shows and movies in English and focus on various accents.
Step 2: Understand the IELTS test format
Go through the test structure and familiarize yourself with the same. You must know that there are four modules in the exam namely listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each of these modules have different sections with various exercises in it. There are two types of IELTS exam, IELTS Academic and IELTS General. Reading and writing module varies in both the categories. The speaking and listening module remains the same.
-Read the instructions given for an IELTS candidate from “Information for candidates booklet”. This booklet provides the cardinal information about how to respond correctly to each part of the test.
-Go through the IELTS band score table.
-Read all the important notice given for the candidates.
-Read the assessment criteria (specially for Speaking and Writing modules)and prepare for your exam accordingly.
Step 3: Practice mock tests and sample questions
-Practice all the exercises through sample paper and mock tests.
-There are a number of websites that offer practice material. And a number of books are also available in the market to practice from.
– It is advisable to register yourself for IELTS preparation course so that you can check your progress.
-You will get feedback on your writing and speaking performance and perhaps you will improve at a greater pace.
-The IELTS trainer will also tell you when you are ready to go for the test.
Step 4: Sit back and relax
On the day before your exam relax yourself down. Read the important instructions for the candidates given, before taking up the test. Take proper rest. Revise all the exercises once. Make sure to wake up on time and reach the location of your exam. Take a deep breath before your exam starts and get rid of all the anxiety. Once that is done you can start your exam with complete focus.
