Prepare for IELTS

Here are some tips to get a better score in IELTS.

Understand the Test Format:

Make familiar yourself with the format of the test by reviewing the content of the test, as well as the questions and task types for each section. It is also important to know the rules and regulations.

Establish Your Current Band:

First you have to find out what is your current band in IELTS and then you will know how much you need to improve. The best way to do this is to find an experienced IELTS teacher and check from him.

Practice with sample test questions:

Take some sample test which is helpful you in preparing for your test. These will give you an idea of what to expect in each sections of IELTS test.

 Set Your Target and Make a Timeline:

It normally takes between 200-300 hours of study to move up half an IELTS band. Therefore if you studied 20 hours a week it would take you between 3-5 months to improve your score by half a band. So you will set your target and make a timeline and stick to it.

Make Study Plan:

Some people decide to join an IELTS school and just study when they are there, but if you really want to improve you should be also practicing at home. So make a study plan and stick to it. You have to set a rotten that each day what you study for how many hours for a week and follow that rotten.

Practice in Real-Life Situations:

You should practice the Speaking and Reading sections of IELTS test with someone to improve your skills and get a real life experience of it. This will help you to get out of your fear and make it easier to practice without getting bored.

Practice to Extend Your Answers:

In speaking section students are getting low score because of their very short answers. Practice how to start your answers and explain it with some examples that will help you to overcome your short answer problem. This will help you to get in the habit and lead to higher marks on exam day.