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IELTS HELPFUL TIPS
TIPS OF THE MONTH- JULY
Reading
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Tip
Practise using synonyms, summary words etc. to help you locate information. -
Do
Where appropriate remember to skim the questions before reading the passage so that you have a purpose for reading. -
Don't
Don't worry if you don't understand every word. It may not be necessary to understand all the words in order to answer the questions correctly.
Writing
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Do
Make sure that you plan your ideas before you begin to write. For Writing Task 1, stop to locate and select the most important pieces of information. For Writing Task 2, take time to organise your ideas and argument. -
Don't
Don't waste your time learning essays by heart to use in the exam. You will be penalised for this and you will waste valuable time that could be spent developing good writing skills.
Listening
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Do
Answer all the questions even if you don't feel sure about an answer – you may have understood more than you think. -
Don't
Don't leave blanks. You will not lose marks for wrong answers.
Speaking
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Do
Use the instructions and prompts on the card in Part 2 to help you to organise your long turn. -
Don't
Don't write on the task card.
