Tips on IELTS Listening

[bangshws]

1. There is no secret: practice. The reason you practice is that you learn how your own mind works. This is very important.

2. Learn to predict. Again, this can only come from doing a few practice tests.  Prediction is probably the most important factor.

3. DO NOT REVIEW YOUR ANSWERS AT THE END OF THE SECTION. SKIM THE NEXT SECTION. If you've left a question blank, use your best guess. There is no reason to review your answers.

4. I read 2-3 questions in advance, instead of the whole section. Then, using prediction, i was able to stay ahead of the questions.

5. RELAX. Tune yourself into the conversation. The questions near the end are not always given in a simple way. If you keep waiting for the speakers to say a key word, you might miss the answer.

[jay031]

I like point number 2. We should learn how to predict as well as we need to use our presence of mind during listening module.

[DestCan]

Nice tips. Thanks.

[IELTS Helper]

The accents you are most likely to hear during the IELTS listening test are British. That means you must get accustomed to understanding it. Watching a lot of American TV programs is not going to help because British and American accents are quite different. Instead, listen to British radio stations and watch British TV programs and news.


Numbers and letters are not exactly pronounced alike in British and American English. Get used to the different ways. Sometimes, in the listening section, you will be required to write down the spelling of a name, place or address. If you make a mistake while writing it down, your answer will be marked as wrong.


Learn the most common differences between British and American vocabulary. Sometimes the same word has different meanings in British and American English. For example, in British English mad means 'crazy'. In American English, mad means 'angry'. Very often, British and American speakers use different words for the same idea. (Example: US: apartment; GB: flat). Learn the most common of these differences.


Follow the instructions carefully. If the instruction says, 'write no more than three words', then you must not write more than three words. Sometimes you will be asked to circle three answers. In that case, you should do just that. If you circle two answers, your answer will be marked as wrong. You must read the instructions given for each question because it may change from the previous one.


Learn to interpret charts, graphs, bar charts, pie charts etc. These often appear as part of the answer choices in the fourth section. If you have difficulty interpreting them, you will not be able to score well.


Answer all questions because there is no negative marking for wrong answers.


At some IELTS test centres you will be given cordless headphones to listen to the recording. Remember that listening to the tape over headphones can feel very different from listening to it over speakers. Check with British Council if you will be using headphones at the time of registering for the test itself.


Stay attentive throughout the 30 minutes the listening test lasts. In sections 1 and 3 you will usually hear dialogues. Sections 2 and 4 are usually monologues.


At the beginning of each section, time is provided to read the questions pertaining to that section. The voice on the tape may also ask you to underline keywords in each question like 'when', 'where', 'who' and 'what'. That usually gives you an idea what to listen for.


The speakers often correct themselves. They may say something initially and then change that statement. Watch out for this and make sure that you give the correct answer.

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[kingsquest101]

Thank a lot

[Datamira]

The accents you are most likely to hear during the IELTS listening test are British. That means you must get accustomed to understanding it. Watching a lot of American TV programs is not going to help because British and American accents are quite different. Instead, listen to British radio stations and watch British TV programs and news.


Numbers and letters are not exactly pronounced alike in British and American English. Get used to the different ways. Sometimes, in the listening section, you will be required to write down the spelling of a name, place or address. If you make a mistake while writing it down, your answer will be marked as wrong.


Learn the most common differences between British and American vocabulary. Sometimes the same word has different meanings in British and American English. For example, in British English mad means 'crazy'. In American English, mad means 'angry'. Very often, British and American speakers use different words for the same idea. (Example: US: apartment; GB: flat). Learn the most common of these differences.


Follow the instructions carefully. If the instruction says, 'write no more than three words', then you must not write more than three words. Sometimes you will be asked to circle three answers. In that case, you should do just that. If you circle two answers, your answer will be marked as wrong. You must read the instructions given for each question because it may change from the previous one.


Learn to interpret charts, graphs, bar charts, pie charts etc. These often appear as part of the answer choices in the fourth section. If you have difficulty interpreting them, you will not be able to score well.


Answer all questions because there is no negative marking for wrong answers.


At some IELTS test centres you will be given cordless headphones to listen to the recording. Remember that listening to the tape over headphones can feel very different from listening to it over speakers. Check with British Council if you will be using headphones at the time of registering for the test itself.


Stay attentive throughout the 30 minutes the listening test lasts. In sections 1 and 3 you will usually hear dialogues. Sections 2 and 4 are usually monologues.


At the beginning of each section, time is provided to read the questions pertaining to that section. The voice on the tape may also ask you to underline keywords in each question like 'when', 'where', 'who' and 'what'. That usually gives you an idea what to listen for.


The speakers often correct themselves. They may say something initially and then change that statement. Watch out for this and make sure that you give the correct answer.

Planet IELTS Helper
Planetielts.com

Thgank you Helper! It does help:)

[danreys]

 Thanks a lot it helps...

[Teaspoon]

1. There is no secret: practice. The reason you practice is that you learn how your own mind works. This is very important.

2. Learn to predict. Again, this can only come from doing a few practice tests.  Prediction is probably the most important factor.

3. DO NOT REVIEW YOUR ANSWERS AT THE END OF THE SECTION. SKIM THE NEXT SECTION. If you've left a question blank, use your best guess. There is no reason to review your answers.

4. I read 2-3 questions in advance, instead of the whole section. Then, using prediction, i was able to stay ahead of the questions.

5. RELAX. Tune yourself into the conversation. The questions near the end are not always given in a simple way. If you keep waiting for the speakers to say a key word, you might miss the answer.

can any one ! provide the similar tips for reading , i need it please help

[nicholas30]

Read journals, magazines......
read two, three questions and then read the passage in order to save time.......
look for key words/ similar words........
practice, practice, practice.........