Your IELTS examiner will stop you mid-sentence and move on to the next question when you're talking for too long, but not because they're being rude. It's because they have very strict timings to stick to. Think about it: they have about 30 other test takers to speak to. If the Speaking part runs over by let's say 5 minutes for each test taker, the last person will be taking their exam 2.5 hours later than originally planned!
TOP TIP #2
Doing practice tests over and over and over again will not prepare you well for IELTS. IELTS is an English exam after all and so what you need to focus on is improving your English level if you want to do well in it. So this is one of the main things you should focus on (alongside learning all the tips and tricks to help you save time during the Reading part, prepare well for the 4 recordings in the Listening part, make sure you know exactly how to write and speak IELTS style during the Writing and Speaking parts). So if you have gaps in your grammar, work on them. If you feel your vocabulary needs expanding, work on it (not sure how? My signature Vocabulary Booster Course will show you how).
TOP TIP #3
Like in any exam, there are several tips and tricks as well as strategies to help you do really well in all 4 parts of IELTS. For example, predicting answers for the Listening part before the actual listening begins or when answering a multiple-choice question and you don’t know the answer, if one of the choices is 'None of the above' or 'All of the above', choose these answers - they are likely to be the right because they might not be in the list otherwise. (I can't guarantee this will always score you a point though!)
Just in case you didn't know, the IELTS Accelerator, my 16-week, one-to-one IELTS preparation program for ambitious adults who want to start their dream job or university course in the UK, is launching very soon. In the program I'll be sharing tons of tips and tricks to help you smash all 4 parts of IELTS so keep your eyes peeled!
TOP TIP #4
Getting to know the exam structure, different question types and how everything is laid out is crucial to performing well in IELTS. Why?
TOP TIP #5
It's impossible to know what topics will come up in your IELTS exam (it may be gardening, extreme sports, baking, organic farming, computer games...). Remember that IELTS is NOT a test of your knowledge on a particular subject. It's simply a test of your English level. Also, remember that your personal opinion will not be assessed during the Speaking and Writing parts. For example, you won't be marked down if you say that stress-free upbringing is rubbish and you support physically punishing children for bad behaviour (and your IELTS examiner has a different opinion on the topic).
That's it from me for now :) I hope you've found these tips helpful!
Any questions/thoughts? Ping me a message HERE. I'd love to hear from you!
Paulina x
TOP TIP #2
Doing practice tests over and over and over again will not prepare you well for IELTS. IELTS is an English exam after all and so what you need to focus on is improving your English level if you want to do well in it. So this is one of the main things you should focus on (alongside learning all the tips and tricks to help you save time during the Reading part, prepare well for the 4 recordings in the Listening part, make sure you know exactly how to write and speak IELTS style during the Writing and Speaking parts). So if you have gaps in your grammar, work on them. If you feel your vocabulary needs expanding, work on it (not sure how? My signature Vocabulary Booster Course will show you how).
TOP TIP #3
Like in any exam, there are several tips and tricks as well as strategies to help you do really well in all 4 parts of IELTS. For example, predicting answers for the Listening part before the actual listening begins or when answering a multiple-choice question and you don’t know the answer, if one of the choices is 'None of the above' or 'All of the above', choose these answers - they are likely to be the right because they might not be in the list otherwise. (I can't guarantee this will always score you a point though!)
Just in case you didn't know, the IELTS Accelerator, my 16-week, one-to-one IELTS preparation program for ambitious adults who want to start their dream job or university course in the UK, is launching very soon. In the program I'll be sharing tons of tips and tricks to help you smash all 4 parts of IELTS so keep your eyes peeled!
TOP TIP #4
Getting to know the exam structure, different question types and how everything is laid out is crucial to performing well in IELTS. Why?
- So that you don't stress over it.
- So that you save precious minutes. Instead of wasting time trying to figure out what the exam instructions mean, you could spend it answering the actual exam questions.
TOP TIP #5
It's impossible to know what topics will come up in your IELTS exam (it may be gardening, extreme sports, baking, organic farming, computer games...). Remember that IELTS is NOT a test of your knowledge on a particular subject. It's simply a test of your English level. Also, remember that your personal opinion will not be assessed during the Speaking and Writing parts. For example, you won't be marked down if you say that stress-free upbringing is rubbish and you support physically punishing children for bad behaviour (and your IELTS examiner has a different opinion on the topic).
That's it from me for now :) I hope you've found these tips helpful!
Any questions/thoughts? Ping me a message HERE. I'd love to hear from you!
Paulina x
Paulina Skladanowska
Loughborough, United Kingdom
Loughborough, United Kingdom
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