Need some tips for listening

[ishangodbole]

Hi all,

So I took IELTS and got the result.

Overall band 8.0.

Reading 9.0
Listening 7.0
Writing 7.5
Speaking 8.5

I plan to retake my exam as I want to increase my score in listening section. Any tips? I barely practiced much first time around. My CRS score is 402. If I score at least 8.0 in listening and maintain or improve same score, my CRS score jumps to 456.

 

[Javid872]

Hi all,

So I took IELTS and got the result.

Overall band 8.0.

Reading 9.0
Listening 7.0
Writing 7.5
Speaking 8.5

I plan to retake my exam as I want to increase my score in listening section. Any tips? I barely practiced much first time around. My CRS score is 402. If I score at least 8.0 in listening and maintain or improve same score, my CRS score jumps to 456.

I was in a similar situation. So for my second attempt, I only practised listening and, apart from IELTS practice, I tried to listen to various topics of my interest which, I believe, improved my focus and listening concentration (particularly utilized ted talks). Hopefully, you will get a required score in your next try. Good luck !

 

[arthurbr]

There are lots of practice videos on YouTube. I used them and scored 9.0 on listening.

 

[ypaul]

Hi all,

So I took IELTS and got the result.

Overall band 8.0.

Reading 9.0
Listening 7.0
Writing 7.5
Speaking 8.5

I plan to retake my exam as I want to increase my score in listening section. Any tips? I barely practiced much first time around. My CRS score is 402. If I score at least 8.0 in listening and maintain or improve same score, my CRS score jumps to 456.

1. Read the questions when you are given time. Know what you need to focus on.
2. Sentences are spoken in order in which questions appear, you also need to follow sequential order.
3. Follow the rules rigidly, if it says write 2 words only, then you MUST write at most 2 words only. If section said 'window panes', you must write 'window panes', not 'windows pane' or 'window pane'.
4. Need to know which words to capitalize, eg names etc.
5. If you skip a question, don't fret about it and carry on. During my test I got noise in my headphones 2 times and missed listening those parts completely, don't loose your cool. There are 40 questions each of equal weightage.
6. Focus, ignore what/how others are doing.

 

[ishangodbole]

1. Read the questions when you are given time. Know what you need to focus on.
2. Sentences are spoken in order in which questions appear, you also need to follow sequential order.
3. Follow the rules rigidly, if it says write 2 words only, then you MUST write at most 2 words only. If section said 'window panes', you must write 'window panes', not 'windows pane' or 'window pane'.
4. Need to know which words to capitalize, eg names etc.
5. If you skip a question, don't fret about it and carry on. During my test I got noise in my headphones 2 times and missed listening those parts completely, don't loose your cool. There are 40 questions each of equal weightage.
6. Focus, ignore what/how others are doing.

Well I won't be having headphones. It's on a speaker.

 

[Ahmedjabary]

guys is there anyone can help me online to increase my score, I'm looking to get overall 8, is there any trusted site for such thing ?

 

[arthurbr]

guys is there anyone can help me online to increase my score, I'm looking to get overall 8, is there any trusted site for such thing ?

Take a look at "Learn English with Emma" on YouTube.

 

[ishangodbole]

Hi all,

So I took IELTS and got the result.

Overall band 8.0.

Reading 9.0
Listening 7.0
Writing 7.5
Speaking 8.5

I plan to retake my exam as I want to increase my score in listening section. Any tips? I barely practiced much first time around. My CRS score is 402. If I score at least 8.0 in listening and maintain or improve same score, my CRS score jumps to 456.

Here we go again. Got IELTS this Saturday. Hope I can get at least 8 in listening. That will raise my score from 402 to 453.

 

[naten]

Here we go again. Got IELTS this Saturday. Hope I can get at least 8 in listening. That will raise my score from 402 to 453.

Can you provide tips on how to do good in speaking test? Thanks.

 

[ishangodbole]

Can you provide tips on how to do good in speaking test? Thanks.

Just be confident. Try to use advanced vocabulary. For e.g., I'd use the word 'insinuate' instead of 'hint'. Other than that, be calm and be yourself. Hope that helps.

 

[mahmod2020]

1. Read the questions when you are given time. Know what you need to focus on.
2. Sentences are spoken in order in which questions appear, you also need to follow sequential order.
3. Follow the rules rigidly, if it says write 2 words only, then you MUST write at most 2 words only. If section said 'window panes', you must write 'window panes', not 'windows pane' or 'window pane'.
4. Need to know which words to capitalize, eg names etc.
5. If you skip a question, don't fret about it and carry on. During my test I got noise in my headphones 2 times and missed listening those parts completely, don't loose your cool. There are 40 questions each of equal weightage.
6. Focus, ignore what/how others are doing.

I have received a book from the british council with four preparatory exams. On the first exam there was a map and they didnt mention the questions in order which was confusing and distracting

 

[naten]

Just be confident. Try to use advanced vocabulary. For e.g., I'd use the word 'insinuate' instead of 'hint'. Other than that, be calm and be yourself. Hope that helps.

Thanks. Were you able to fully speak for the whole 2 mins in part 2? I’m struggling to do it. 2 mins seem like a lot.

 

[mahmod2020]

Thanks. Were you able to fully speak for the whole 2 mins in part 2? I’m struggling to do it. 2 mins seem like a lot.

I had the same issue during my first IELTS attempt.
For the second attempt I was aware of a technique that would enable you to expand your answer
you don't have to worry about the bullet points given to you in the card , instead answer the questions : what , who , where , when , why and what did you feel about this particular topic.

Another technique I heard about lately from E2 english is that you need to talk about 3 stories , not just one
also you can talk about past , present and future .
I hope this is helpful and good luck

 

[rochan23]

Can you provide tips on how to do good in speaking test? Thanks.

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