subject: Ielts Exam Tips And Techniques In 90 Words Or Less [print this page] Let's face it - in today's busy world, you don't often have time to sit down with a cup of coffee and read over a 300-page IELTS preparation guide. In fact, you barely have enough time to tie your own shoes...
...So the idea that you can devote hours of your day to exam practice is as much of a fairy tale as that story about the two kids, the witch and the gingerbread house!
But what if I told you that test taking tips don't have to come wrapped up in endless pages of study guide preparation, or complete with a practice test that needs the Rosetta Stone in order to be translated?
No, you don't have to rub your eyes and read that again. In fact, let me stress it to you once more: IELTS test taking tips don't have to be complex and boring...
...And I'm about to show you a few of the best exam tips in just ninety words or less each.
Consider Yourself on an Accelerated IELTS Practice Course!
You know, it's almost criminal the way that preparation guides make it seem as though you need a thirty-pound book to have a chance at passing this test.
And guess what? When I was settling in to take my exam, I thought the exact same thing. I armed myself with dozens of study guides for the International English Language Testing System. I took practice test after test - in fact, my friends gave me the nickname "The Practice Test Master".
I ended up passing the exam. But let me tell you something that changed the way I viewed my preparation...
...When I ended up comparing notes with a fellow test taker, she informed me that she only studied for one-fifth the amount of time I had.
And yet she had received a higher score than me.
I begged and pleaded for her secrets. Heck, I even took her out for more coffees than I can count. But I eventually got a hold of her top-notch techniques.
And I'm about to share these discoveries with you.
Best IELTS Exam Tips in 90 Words or Less
Get ready - because these exam tips are about to give you some serious whiplash!
*Want to improve your writing portion on the test? Make bullet points and pre-structure the essay before you get down to the writing. That way, you'll have framework to structure you should you start to get lost.
*Why are your listening scores so low? Simple: it's because you're multi-tasking in another language. Think about it: you're writing, listening and comprehending in a non-native language, all at the same time. You need to practice this, so get offline, grab a pen and paper and listen to a few subtitled English movies.
*If you want to improve your reading, focus on the fine art of skimming. Forget trying to understand each and every word; instead, locate key words from the questions and read those sentences. Also, read the first and last sentences of each paragraph to get a good idea of what your exam questions are looking for.
