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What is IELTS? The International English Language Test (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA. Your ability to listen, read, write and speak in English will be assessed during the test. IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council and IDP.
Why take IELTS? If you are looking to work, live or study in an English-speaking country, then you must be able to demonstrate a high level of English language ability. Being able to communicate in the native language of the country you wish to work or study in, has a wide range of benefits. It is also essential for job opportunities as well as integration into the community. IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. It is globally recognised by more than 10,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies including 3,400 institutions in the USA.
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Speaking test format
Introduction & Interview (4-5 minutes) The examiner introduces him/herself. And, they ask you to introduce yourself. Then, the examiner asks you general questions on familiar topics, (e.g. family, work, studies and interests).
Individual long turn (3-4 minutes) After the first part, you talk about a particular topic. The examiner gives you points you can cover in your talk. You can prepare your talk for a minute, and you are given a pencil and paper to make notes. You talk for one to two minutes on the topic. The examiner then asks you one or two questions on the same topic.
Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes) The examiner asks further questions which are connected to the topic of Part 2. This gives you an opportunity to discuss more general issues and ideas.
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IELTS SPEAKING TIPS (Discover what you need to do to increase your IELTS speaking score to 8.0 and beyond)
Practice all 3 parts of the test The examiner is listening to you speak and judging how well you speak from the first minute you enter the room. Don’t just practice for 1 or 2 parts of the speaking exam, prepare for all 3 parts. Each of the 3 parts contribute to your overall speaking score. There is no mark for part 1 or part 2 or part 3. Make sure you know what to do and how to structure your answers for each part. When you do practice speaking tests you don’t need to do a full test every time but you should practice for each part for an equal amount of time in your study schedule.
Fluency is more important than accuracy Grammar and vocabulary range and accuracy are important marking criteria for the speaking exam. However, be careful not to focus too much on accuracy and lose marks for poor fluency. It is OK to correct yourself when you make grammar or vocabulary mistakes but don’t do it every time you make a mistake. By stopping in the middle of a sentence and correcting yourself every time, you will not speak fluently. It will also be difficult for you to speak about all of the points in part 2 in 2 minutes if you do too much error correction.
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Use the correct tense in your answers Twenty five percent of your mark in the speaking exam is connected to grammar range and accuracy. The questions that the examiner asks you are designed to get you to use different grammar and tenses. If the examiner asks a past simple question, then your answer should be in the past simple tense. So, it is important that you listen to the question carefully so you know what tense to use in your response. When you do practice speaking tests, look carefully and notice the variety of tenses being used in part 1 questions.
Practice with a partner Self study is an important step in preparing for the IELTS exam but when it comes to the speaking exam, actually speaking to another person is important. Find a speaking partner who is also preparing for the exam and help each other. Get your speaking partner to act as an examiner and make sure they let you know what you are doing well and what you need to improve. Having a partner can also make the studying process less boring and lonely.
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Use authentic IELTS speaking exams As with all skills in the IELTS exam it is important that you practice using real IELTS test questions. Make sure the practice speaking materials you use follow the format and include the topics that are likely to be in the real test. For the same reason, make sure your answers also follow the structure and marking requirements for the speaking exam. Each part of the speaking exam should take 4 to 5 minutes to complete. If your answers are too short in part 1 or part 3, then the examiner will simply ask you more questions.
Understand the marking criteria With any exam that you take it is important to know what you need to do to get a good score. I am often surprised to hear many students say that all they need to do in the speaking exam is to speak a lot. This is not true. IELTS examiners have very clear criteria which they use to asses each students speaking ability. The four marking criteria are: Fluency & Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammar Range & Accuracy and Pronunciation.
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Record yourself doing a speaking test One of the easiest and most effective ways to identify your mistakes when doing speaking test practice is to record yourself. Use your computer or mobile phone to record yourself answering real test questions. When you listen to your recording make notes about what you did well, according to the marking criteria, and what you need to improve. Don’t be too surprised or upset at how bad you may sound, use this as a way to monitor your speaking exam progress.
Spend most of your time speaking This may sound like an obvious tip but a lot of my students spend hours preparing for the speaking exam without actually speaking. Make sure you say your answers out loud and speak as you would in the exam. It is OK to read about tips and even write a few notes about what you might say but make sure that most of your speaking exam preparation time is spent actually speaking. The more you speak English at home, in class or with friends then the more comfortable you will be on exam day. Even as you are reading these tips you can practice speaking. Read these tips out loud to practice your pronunciation and rhythm.
Learn to take and use notes This tip is specifically for part 2 of the speaking exam. Use the 1 minute that you are given to write notes that will help you be more fluent when you speak. Even if you think the topic is easy, make sure you write notes that you can use while you are speaking. Note taking is a skill that you must practice, make sure you do this anytime you practice for part 2. Also, while you are speaking about your part 2 topic be sure to look at your notes, but don’t read from them. Your notes are there to help you address all of the points and to remind you about details of your topic.
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Same Speaking Answers for Speaking Part 1
Furniture 1. Do you have a lot of furniture at home? 2. What is your favourite piece of furniture? 3. Could you describe it? 4. Have you ever received furniture as a gift? 5. What furniture would you like to buy?
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LISTENING MODULE
IELTS Listening Test Summary
All students take the same test. Both academic and GT students take the same listening test. It is marked in the same way. There are 40 questions in 4 sections
Section 1 = two speakers. This is often a telephone conversation between two people, for example organising a place on a course, booking a table at a restaurant or renting an apartment. You must listen for specific information, such as names (tips on listening for names), dates, times (tips on listening for time), places and numbers. Section 2 = one speaker. This is often a talk from a guide. You might hear information about a building, a resort, a company, a charity etc. Section 3 = three or four speakers. This is an academic discussion. It could either be two students talking with a professor or a student presenting their resource to their colleagues. Section 4 = one speaker. This is an academic lecture.
The sections get more difficult as the test progresses. This means section 1 is the easiest and section 4 is the most difficult. The listening test is 40 mins.
30 minutes to listen to the recording and write down your answer on the question paper. 10 minutes to transfer your answers from the question paper to the answer sheet.
IELTS is an international test. There will be a range of accents but the main accents will probably be British and Australian. IELTS accept either British English or American English spelling.
LISTENING MODULE
IELTS Listening Tips (Discover how to increase your IELTS listening score to 8.0 and beyond)
Learn to concentrate for 45 minutes During the listening exam students need to focus and concentrate for up to 45 minutes. For many students this is difficult to do because they are not used to concentrating for so long. When you do practice listening tests make sure you do tasks that take up to 45 minutes so that you improve your ability to focus for long periods of time.
Improve your active vocabulary All parts of the IELTS exam test the vocabulary levels of students and the listening exam is no exception. Increase your chances of getting answers correct by having a wide range of vocabulary. Knowing the meaning of a word is not good enough for IELTS, you need to know the different forms of the word as well as the correct spelling. Find useful IELTS vocabulary from practice IELTS reading exams.
Identify keywords in the questions It is possible to know what you need to listen for before you actually listen. Use words in the questions to know what type of word the answer will be. You should also use keywords to follow along with the audio. When there are names or numbers given in the question then when you hear those things you know you should get ready to hear the answer to that particular question.
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LISTENING MODULE
Have fun with your preparation Try to enjoy the experience of preparing for the IELTS exam. If you are always serious and stressed out you are less likely to find time to study. Try to make the experience enjoyable by studying with friends and including study games as part of your preparation.
Practice under real exam conditions Many students do practice tests at home or in class and perform quite well compared with when they do the real IELTS exam. The reason for this is usually down to how they feel during the exam. It is advisable to practice under real exam conditions so that you get used to the strict exam environment. Do practice tests with other students, without distractions, with real time limits and with answer sheets.
Develop a clear step by step strategy Entering the exam room can be a very stressful experience for some students. If you go into the room and you know exactly what to do you are more likely to be relaxed and make less mistakes. Knowing what you will do when you get the question booklet and when you will transfer your answers, will help you mange your stress levels and your time.
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LISTENING MODULE
Learn from your common mistakes In order to improve your listening test scores you need to know what you are doing well and what you are not doing so well. Whenever you do practice listening tasks always try to identify the type of mistakes that you make. Common error types in the listening exam include spelling or grammar errors, poor transferring skills and the inability to follow along with the audio.
Practice transferring your answers It is quite common for students to do practice listening tests without transferring answers to an answer sheet. Managing your time when you transfer and checking for errors as you transfer are two skills that you need to practice before exam day.
Read and listen at the same time It is common for students to understand more when they read than when they listen. By reading and listening at the same time you can increase your listening comprehension. Use audio tracks and tape scripts to read as you listen.
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IELTS Listening Practice Test
Fill the gaps to complete these sentences. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS:
How the food affects our brain 1. The weight of a dehydrated brain comes from fats, proteins, amino acids,
__________ micronutrients, and glucose. 2. Omega-rich foods, such as nuts, seeds and fatty fish, are _________ the creation and
maintenance of cell membranes. 3. Proteins and amino acids affect the way we feel and behave. Neurotransmitters are
_____________ that carry signals between neurons that affect mood, sleep, attentiveness and weight.
4. A diet with a range of foods helps maintain a _________ of brain messengers, and keeps your mood from getting skewed in one direction or the other.
5. The human brain uses up to 20% of our __________, even though it only accounts for around 2% of our body weight.
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IELTS Listening Practice Test (Answers)
Fill the gaps to complete these sentences. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS:
How the food affects our brain 1. The weight of a dehydrated brain comes from fats, proteins, amino acids, traces of
micronutrients, and glucose. 2. Omega-rich foods, such as nuts, seeds and fatty fish, are crucial to the creation and
maintenance of cell membranes. 3. Proteins and amino acids affect the way we feel and behave. Neurotransmitters are
the chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons that affect mood, sleep, attentiveness and weight.
4. A diet with a range of foods helps maintain a balanced combination of brain messengers, and keeps your mood from getting skewed in one direction or the other.
What is IELTS? The International English Language Test (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA. Your ability to listen, read, write and speak in English will be assessed during the test. IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council and IDP.
Why take IELTS? If you are looking to work, live or study in an English-speaking country, then you must be able to demonstrate a high level of English language ability. Being able to communicate in the native language of the country you wish to work or study in, has a wide range of benefits. It is also essential for job opportunities as well as integration into the community. IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. It is globally recognised by more than 10,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies including 3,400 institutions in the USA.
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Speaking test format
Introduction & Interview (4-5 minutes) The examiner introduces him/herself. And, they ask you to introduce yourself. Then, the examiner asks you general questions on familiar topics, (e.g. family, work, studies and interests).
Individual long turn (3-4 minutes) After the first part, you talk about a particular topic. The examiner gives you points you can cover in your talk. You can prepare your talk for a minute, and you are given a pencil and paper to make notes. You talk for one to two minutes on the topic. The examiner then asks you one or two questions on the same topic.
Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes) The examiner asks further questions which are connected to the topic of Part 2. This gives you an opportunity to discuss more general issues and ideas.
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IELTS SPEAKING TIPS (Discover what you need to do to increase your IELTS speaking score to 8.0 and beyond)
Practice all 3 parts of the test The examiner is listening to you speak and judging how well you speak from the first minute you enter the room. Don’t just practice for 1 or 2 parts of the speaking exam, prepare for all 3 parts. Each of the 3 parts contribute to your overall speaking score. There is no mark for part 1 or part 2 or part 3. Make sure you know what to do and how to structure your answers for each part. When you do practice speaking tests you don’t need to do a full test every time but you should practice for each part for an equal amount of time in your study schedule.
Fluency is more important than accuracy Grammar and vocabulary range and accuracy are important marking criteria for the speaking exam. However, be careful not to focus too much on accuracy and lose marks for poor fluency. It is OK to correct yourself when you make grammar or vocabulary mistakes but don’t do it every time you make a mistake. By stopping in the middle of a sentence and correcting yourself every time, you will not speak fluently. It will also be difficult for you to speak about all of the points in part 2 in 2 minutes if you do too much error correction.
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Use the correct tense in your answers Twenty five percent of your mark in the speaking exam is connected to grammar range and accuracy. The questions that the examiner asks you are designed to get you to use different grammar and tenses. If the examiner asks a past simple question, then your answer should be in the past simple tense. So, it is important that you listen to the question carefully so you know what tense to use in your response. When you do practice speaking tests, look carefully and notice the variety of tenses being used in part 1 questions.
Practice with a partner Self study is an important step in preparing for the IELTS exam but when it comes to the speaking exam, actually speaking to another person is important. Find a speaking partner who is also preparing for the exam and help each other. Get your speaking partner to act as an examiner and make sure they let you know what you are doing well and what you need to improve. Having a partner can also make the studying process less boring and lonely.
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Use authentic IELTS speaking exams As with all skills in the IELTS exam it is important that you practice using real IELTS test questions. Make sure the practice speaking materials you use follow the format and include the topics that are likely to be in the real test. For the same reason, make sure your answers also follow the structure and marking requirements for the speaking exam. Each part of the speaking exam should take 4 to 5 minutes to complete. If your answers are too short in part 1 or part 3, then the examiner will simply ask you more questions.
Understand the marking criteria With any exam that you take it is important to know what you need to do to get a good score. I am often surprised to hear many students say that all they need to do in the speaking exam is to speak a lot. This is not true. IELTS examiners have very clear criteria which they use to asses each students speaking ability. The four marking criteria are: Fluency & Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammar Range & Accuracy and Pronunciation.
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Record yourself doing a speaking test One of the easiest and most effective ways to identify your mistakes when doing speaking test practice is to record yourself. Use your computer or mobile phone to record yourself answering real test questions. When you listen to your recording make notes about what you did well, according to the marking criteria, and what you need to improve. Don’t be too surprised or upset at how bad you may sound, use this as a way to monitor your speaking exam progress.
Spend most of your time speaking This may sound like an obvious tip but a lot of my students spend hours preparing for the speaking exam without actually speaking. Make sure you say your answers out loud and speak as you would in the exam. It is OK to read about tips and even write a few notes about what you might say but make sure that most of your speaking exam preparation time is spent actually speaking. The more you speak English at home, in class or with friends then the more comfortable you will be on exam day. Even as you are reading these tips you can practice speaking. Read these tips out loud to practice your pronunciation and rhythm.
Learn to take and use notes This tip is specifically for part 2 of the speaking exam. Use the 1 minute that you are given to write notes that will help you be more fluent when you speak. Even if you think the topic is easy, make sure you write notes that you can use while you are speaking. Note taking is a skill that you must practice, make sure you do this anytime you practice for part 2. Also, while you are speaking about your part 2 topic be sure to look at your notes, but don’t read from them. Your notes are there to help you address all of the points and to remind you about details of your topic.
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Same Speaking Answers for Speaking Part 1
Furniture 1. Do you have a lot of furniture at home? 2. What is your favourite piece of furniture? 3. Could you describe it? 4. Have you ever received furniture as a gift? 5. What furniture would you like to buy?
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LISTENING MODULE
IELTS Listening Test Summary
All students take the same test. Both academic and GT students take the same listening test. It is marked in the same way. There are 40 questions in 4 sections
Section 1 = two speakers. This is often a telephone conversation between two people, for example organising a place on a course, booking a table at a restaurant or renting an apartment. You must listen for specific information, such as names (tips on listening for names), dates, times (tips on listening for time), places and numbers. Section 2 = one speaker. This is often a talk from a guide. You might hear information about a building, a resort, a company, a charity etc. Section 3 = three or four speakers. This is an academic discussion. It could either be two students talking with a professor or a student presenting their resource to their colleagues. Section 4 = one speaker. This is an academic lecture.
The sections get more difficult as the test progresses. This means section 1 is the easiest and section 4 is the most difficult. The listening test is 40 mins.
30 minutes to listen to the recording and write down your answer on the question paper. 10 minutes to transfer your answers from the question paper to the answer sheet.
IELTS is an international test. There will be a range of accents but the main accents will probably be British and Australian. IELTS accept either British English or American English spelling.
LISTENING MODULE
IELTS Listening Tips (Discover how to increase your IELTS listening score to 8.0 and beyond)
Learn to concentrate for 45 minutes During the listening exam students need to focus and concentrate for up to 45 minutes. For many students this is difficult to do because they are not used to concentrating for so long. When you do practice listening tests make sure you do tasks that take up to 45 minutes so that you improve your ability to focus for long periods of time.
Improve your active vocabulary All parts of the IELTS exam test the vocabulary levels of students and the listening exam is no exception. Increase your chances of getting answers correct by having a wide range of vocabulary. Knowing the meaning of a word is not good enough for IELTS, you need to know the different forms of the word as well as the correct spelling. Find useful IELTS vocabulary from practice IELTS reading exams.
Identify keywords in the questions It is possible to know what you need to listen for before you actually listen. Use words in the questions to know what type of word the answer will be. You should also use keywords to follow along with the audio. When there are names or numbers given in the question then when you hear those things you know you should get ready to hear the answer to that particular question.
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LISTENING MODULE
Have fun with your preparation Try to enjoy the experience of preparing for the IELTS exam. If you are always serious and stressed out you are less likely to find time to study. Try to make the experience enjoyable by studying with friends and including study games as part of your preparation.
Practice under real exam conditions Many students do practice tests at home or in class and perform quite well compared with when they do the real IELTS exam. The reason for this is usually down to how they feel during the exam. It is advisable to practice under real exam conditions so that you get used to the strict exam environment. Do practice tests with other students, without distractions, with real time limits and with answer sheets.
Develop a clear step by step strategy Entering the exam room can be a very stressful experience for some students. If you go into the room and you know exactly what to do you are more likely to be relaxed and make less mistakes. Knowing what you will do when you get the question booklet and when you will transfer your answers, will help you mange your stress levels and your time.
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LISTENING MODULE
Learn from your common mistakes In order to improve your listening test scores you need to know what you are doing well and what you are not doing so well. Whenever you do practice listening tasks always try to identify the type of mistakes that you make. Common error types in the listening exam include spelling or grammar errors, poor transferring skills and the inability to follow along with the audio.
Practice transferring your answers It is quite common for students to do practice listening tests without transferring answers to an answer sheet. Managing your time when you transfer and checking for errors as you transfer are two skills that you need to practice before exam day.
Read and listen at the same time It is common for students to understand more when they read than when they listen. By reading and listening at the same time you can increase your listening comprehension. Use audio tracks and tape scripts to read as you listen.
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IELTS Listening Practice Test
Fill the gaps to complete these sentences. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS:
How the food affects our brain 1. The weight of a dehydrated brain comes from fats, proteins, amino acids,
__________ micronutrients, and glucose. 2. Omega-rich foods, such as nuts, seeds and fatty fish, are _________ the creation and
maintenance of cell membranes. 3. Proteins and amino acids affect the way we feel and behave. Neurotransmitters are
_____________ that carry signals between neurons that affect mood, sleep, attentiveness and weight.
4. A diet with a range of foods helps maintain a _________ of brain messengers, and keeps your mood from getting skewed in one direction or the other.
5. The human brain uses up to 20% of our __________, even though it only accounts for around 2% of our body weight.
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IELTS Listening Practice Test (Answers)
Fill the gaps to complete these sentences. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS:
How the food affects our brain 1. The weight of a dehydrated brain comes from fats, proteins, amino acids, traces of
micronutrients, and glucose. 2. Omega-rich foods, such as nuts, seeds and fatty fish, are crucial to the creation and
maintenance of cell membranes. 3. Proteins and amino acids affect the way we feel and behave. Neurotransmitters are
the chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons that affect mood, sleep, attentiveness and weight.
4. A diet with a range of foods helps maintain a balanced combination of brain messengers, and keeps your mood from getting skewed in one direction or the other.
