IELTS Listening Test

IELTS Listening Test

In this video we look at various suggestions to help you pass the IELTS listening test with ease.

Here is a transcript of the video: IELTS Listening Test (5 Advice Notes)
Just before we look at the first advice note, here is a valuable resource to help you prepare for the IELTS exam.

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Note 1
Listen, listen, listen to ‘REAL’ English for many hours a week prior to your IELTS exam.

Useful resources:
BBC podcasts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/podcasts
TED talks
https://ted.com
YouTube documentaries/interviews
https://youtube.com
(Search: documentaries or interviews)

It is important to not rely solely on IELTS practice tests in preparation for the IELTS listening test. By using the resources above, you will be exposed to real English, everyday English, conversational English. By listening to a variety and range of English, you will be able to approach the IELTS listening test with confidence.

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Note 2
Read the instructions carefully and pay close attention to the number of words you are asked to write for the answer.

e.g. Write no more than three words for each answer.

If you write more than three words, even if the information is correct, your answer will be marked as incorrect.

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Note 3
Learn to distinguish between important information and unimportant information.
Pay special attention to statistics, times, dates.
e.g.
Person 1: Shall we meet at 7pm?
Person 2: Ah, 7pm is too early for me. What about 9pm?
Person 1: Yes, OK, 9pm is fine.

Remember, the first thing you hear (7pm), might not be the correct answer (9pm).

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Note 4
If you miss an answer, GUESS!

You might get distracted, lose concentration for just a moment, and miss an answer. Immediately regain control, don’t worry, concentrate on the current dialogue and come back later to the missing answer.

If you don’t know, make a guess! Don’t leave any answer blank. An incorrect or incomplete answer is marked Zero, so you won’t lose marks. There is a chance your guess may be correct in which case you will gain the mark.

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Note 5
Double-check your answers.

Make notes as you listen. At the end, you will be given time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

Write slowly and clearly, making sure you do not mix-up the answers by writing an answer from your notes on the wrong line on the answer sheet.

Once you have transferred your answers to the answer sheet, double-check for accuracy, spelling and grammar.

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SUMMARY
Listen to a variety of monologues, interviews, conversations
Read the instructions carefully
Distinguish between important and unimportant information
If you miss an answer, GUESS!
Double-check your answer sheet at the end

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