Learn English and IELTS strategies

Students make the most common mistake of focusing on IELTS. While they take a lot of IELTS practice exams, they neglect to improve their English.

Many IELTS students in Indonesia are not aware of their current English level. It is usually Intermediate or lower. They also don’t remember that IELTS is an English proficiency exam. Your English should be excellent.

Remember that IELTS learning is a continuous process. It takes on average 12 weeks to increase a score band by 1 point.

Preparation for the test should begin at least three to six months before your exam. We recommend that you find an institution that will assist with English development and IELTS strategies.

Listening in English? Multitask when you are listening

The IELTS test can be very demanding. This is also true for the listening module. There will be 40 questions that you have to answer throughout the 4 recordings. Each recording will only be played once. Questions that are most common include summary completion, sentence completion, and multiple choice.

It’s not unusual to lose your way in a conversation. However, you must recover quickly or you will forget all the details of the task. This could lead to a catastrophe. This would be a disaster.

You will also need to know what information you should provide depending on the type of question. What information is required?

Learn a variety of reading skills

The purpose of the reading module’s reading test is to assess a broad range of reading skills. Reading for gist, reading main ideas, reading to skim, understanding logic argument and recognising the opinions, attitudes, and purposes of writers are all part of the reading module.

Short answers, match information, complete sentences or match headings are required for test takers.

Practice a variety of questions to ensure you are familiar with each type.

The reading module is time-sensitive. You won’t have enough time to read the text multiple times. You can avoid this by using strategies. How to skim text and which information to focus on?

When writing, use appropriate and assertive English words

Perhaps the most difficult module to master is writing. Both writing tasks must be done in a formal manner.

Task 1This requires you to describe and explain data.

Task 2 There are many challenges. It can often be difficult to understand the topic. The essay should also have a structure.

Both tasks will require you to be able to complete and understand each.

To complete, you should use the correct language

Task 1

To ensure that you are ready for the test, ensure you practice the various types of charts (line, bar, pie, table, and tables)

For Task 2 Prepare for questions by familiarizing yourself with the structure and development of essays, as well as how to write the introduction, conclusion, and conclusion. It is essential that you can connect your ideas with appropriate English. Also, practice writing on topics you are familiar with so that you can easily connect your ideas using appropriate English.

Preparation courses will expose you to the various types of essays IELTS frequently asks for.

In direct communication, speak fluently or with coherence

The test takes less than 15 minutes and is divided into three parts. The introduction and general topics are the first five minutes. The second part tests the test taker’s ability to talk about random topics given on a task sheet. The final part adds complexity to this first. The examiner will pay close attention to fluency, lexical resource, and pronunciation at this stage.

It is important to practice each part in exam conditions to help you prepare for the test. This will allow you to get used to the pressure that will be applied to you during the test. Notes should be written down that you can use to speak for at least two minutes in the second section.

Practice answering questions even if you don’t know the answer. Your English language proficiency and knowledge are not evaluated.

During the preparatory phase, persistence is key to success.

Immerse yourself in English

Learn as many languages as possible to help you prepare for your test. You can start by reading blogs and online magazines that contain English content.

You can learn English by writing a diary, blogging, or connecting with people in an online community, such as a Facebook group who share your interests.

Listen to native speakers talk to each other and, if you can, join in. Use the “shadowing” technique. This is where you repeat what the other person has just said in English. This will improve pronunciation, intonation, and stress.

Self-learning is possible if you are willing to learn and if you find someone who can give you feedback.

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