We understand well the frustrations that IELTS candidates face, and therefore now provide a wide range of learning materials and exercises to help you prepare and to boost your confidence before sitting an IELTS exam. From May 2008, we are launching a new service called IELTS Tips of the Month. This will include Dos and Don’ts which are updated monthly.

December 08

Reading

Tip

Underline key words and phrases when you read as well as paying attention to key words in the questions.

Do

Use the glossary, if there is one provided, to help you understand unfamiliar words.

Writing

Don't

Don’t use note form or bullet points.

Listening

Do

Wait until the end of the test to transfer your answers. You have ten minutes for this which is plenty of time.

Don't

Don't try to rephrase what you hear. Write down the words you hear which fit the question.

Speaking

Do

Practise speaking for 2 minutes for the long turn in Part 2.

Don't

Don’t worry if the examiner stops you in Part 2. It means you have spoken enough, and s/he has to keep to the timing of the test.

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