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IELTS HELPFUL TIPS

TIPS OF THE MONTH - AUGUST

Reading

  • Do
    Make sure you give the passage a quick read through so that you are familiar with the topic and how it is developed in the passage. An understanding of the text structure can be very helpful in answering the questions.
  • Don't
    Don't forget that you must write your answers on your answer sheet. You will not be given extra time to do this at the end of the test.

Writing

  • Do
    Be sure to provide supporting evidence for any of your claims or views in Writing Task 2.
  • Don't
    Don't provide forecast or personal comments for Academic Writing Task 1.

Listening

  • Do
    Wait until the end of the test to transfer your answers. You have ten minutes for this, which is plenty of time.
  • Don't
    Don't panic if you think the topic is too difficult or the speaker is too fast. Relax and tune in.

Speaking

  • Do
    Practise ways of delaying answers to give yourself time to think in Part 3.
  • Don't
    Don't worry if you realise you've made a mistake. It's OK to correct yourself. If you can't correct yourself, forget it and carry on.
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