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Learn all about the IELTS Listening and Reading tests, including essential tips, strategies, and practice resources. Discover how to prepare effectively to achieve success in your IELTS examination.
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IELTS Self-directed learning for the IELTS Listening & Reading tests
What is IELTS? The International English Language Testing System Developed as a test of English for: • Immigration • Work • Academic Study Used mostly in: • The UK • Canada • Australia • New Zealand
What is IELTS? Check with a partner – how much do you know already?
Listening • Takes 30 minutes • It is played ONCE only • There is time to read through the questions before you begin • There is 10 minutes at the end to transfer your answers • There are 4 parts
Listening 4 parts
Listening • You need: • knowledge of spoken English • ‘Fluency’ • knowledge of conventions • The ability to: • Predict • Identify key words & synonyms • Note take
Listening • 4 parts (10 points for each) • Fluency practice for part 1 • Commercial radio – practice writing numbers / dates / days / addresses • Find a list of addresses / phone numbers / dates – use the practice centre • After each session, analyse strengths & remaining weaknesses
Listening Any questions?
Reading There are 3 texts with around 2500 words altogether. The texts are taken from books, journals, and magazines. Questions include: • multiple choice • matching headings to paragraphs • True / False / Not Given • fill in gaps
Reading • 3 parts (13 points for each + 1 for the final) • Key words • Synonymy • Ability to locate an answer • You need to • Skim • Scan • Careful reading
Reading Any questions?
How to Prepare • Know your strengths and weaknesses • Focus your learning • Practice dictation of numbers/spelling & note taking • Practice skimming & scanning to find information • Build your vocabulary – especially academic phrases and synonyms • Practice the test under timed conditions
Support • IELTS Learning Community • Facebook page (find Bob Salc) • Meetups • Learning advisors • Practice centre / yellow sofas • Other students
IELTS Any Questions?