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IELTS HELPFUL TIPS

TIPS OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY

Archived tips

Reading

  • Tip
    Practise scanning for key words in the extracts or the reading passage. You can also practise scanning for paraphrases of key words.
  • Do
    Keep an eye on the time; it will probably seem to pass very quickly, so take care not to spend too much time on any one passage or question. Remember that you only have 60 minutes to answer the questions and to transfer your answers to your Answer Sheet.
  • Don't
    Don't write more than one answer when only one is required; even if one of your answers is correct, you will not receive a mark.

Writing

  • Do
    Make sure that you follow all instructions including the number of words that you need to write.
  • Don't
    Don't copy from other people's work.

Listening

  • Do
    Listen carefully to the introduction to each section. This will give you useful information about the situation and the speakers.
  • Don't
    Don't worry if you have to cross out or change an answer.

Speaking

  • Do
    Talk to the examiner - you'll feel more involved in the conversation.
  • Don't
    Don't learn answers by heart.
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