Or, are you too daunted by the Listening exam, and have no idea where to start, or how to improve?
Not to worry! With the following 3 keys, you can use your preparation time wisely!
Key #1: Improve Overall Listening Comprehension
The IELTS exam is a balance of possessing a high level of English, as well as understanding exam requirements.
Thus, you must practice understanding what you hear!
Key #2: Learn Listening Strategies
Now that you understand more of what you hear, and have gained confidence in your listening ability, you need to learn how the IELTS Listening exam works.
- Find a system of strategies you trust.
- Any valid listening system will involve active steps before you listen, such as:
Key #3: Use Transcripts and Apply Strategies
You must practice applying the strategies under test conditions.
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This means using valid IELTS practice tests, such as those in the Cambridge series, or in an IELTS course.
- Work backwards in the first two practice tests. Use the tapescripts to see how the answers are given, and what kind of parallel expressions are used for the key words.
- Notice that IELTS uses tricks like putting negative words around possible answers, distracting you from the correct answer.
- Now you are ready to begin your IELTS Listening practice in earnest. Practice makes perfect!
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