How to obtain a high IELTS score
Only after
you have a good foundation – a mastery of standard English grammar,
academic level vocabulary, fluency in reading comprehension, writing with good
grammar and a rich vocabulary, listening comprehension and speaking – can you
take the next step: getting familiar with the IELTS format.
The time
taken to improve your overall level of English will differ depending on your
starting level and intensity of study. You should then take some time to become
familiar with the specific IELTS requirements and accustomed to the exam
format.
Here are
eleven essential steps that will help you achieve a high IELTS score:
- Start your preparation early, be
consistent, and monitor your progress frequently.
- Master Standard English grammar
in a systematic way.
- Practice using your English
skills in four ways – listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Take every opportunity to
communicate in English, orally and in writing.
- Enrich your vocabulary. This
doesn’t happen overnight. Aim to learn at least 10 new words from
different subject areas every day.
- Read longer texts specialized in
different subject areas – management, finance, culture, history, sciences,
etc.
- Listen to the news and watch
documentaries on various topics in English.
- Practice talking with other
English speakers about yourself – your hobbies, interests, everyday life,
family, job, dreams and professional aspirations.
- When you have a solid foundation
of English language knowledge and skills, join an IELTS course or work
with a professional IELTS tutor.
- If you are not sure whether you
are ready to start preparing for the IELTS exam, take a diagnostic test
and get feedback from a professional instructor on your level and next
steps.
- Towards the end of your IELTS
preparation, start practicing with full-length tests under realistic
conditions for several weeks before the test date.
The aim of
IELTS preparation is to make sure you are really fluent in English and ready
for a Master’s or an MBA degree programme taught in English. Universities will
expect that you be equally good in all four skills. So preparation to sit the
IELTS is not simply about obtaining a high score. The most important point is
improving your English language skills.
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