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Step by step preparation guideline for IELTS

Step by step preparation guideline for IELTS

When preparing for IELTS, how often do you monitor your progress? Are you aware of the components you are good at and where you need to work hard? Preparing for a language can get a bit overwhelming, which is why you should always include a study plan whenever you are studying for your upcoming IELTS test.

A study plan helps you manage your time better, and you can easily track your growth.…

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The IELTS exam assesses test-takers’ English Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking abilities and how you use them for daily purposes

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4 easy steps to improve our vocabulary by reading books

Ever wondered how many words you speak in a day? A hundred, a thousand or maybe two? But the point to consider is, even when you speak these words, have you ever reckoned how many of those words are repeated? On an average, our brain can remember up to seventy to eighty thousand unique words. Well, of course, that’s the combined learning storage of all the languages you’ve ever spoken or learnt. But, don’t you think it would be great if you could remember at least a third of those unique words in the English language? We can’t say about you, but your IELTS examiner will happily grant you a perfect band 7 or above to see you flaunt your reservoir of words.

Why is vocabulary important?

Having a good vocabulary can do wonders with your IELTS exam preparation and apart from the broad range of different words, you must remember how and where to use them. For instance, you are ought to know the meaning of complex words so that you can understand them in your Listening or Reading tests easily, but you shouldn’t use difficult words in your Speaking test, because, if you are not able to pronounce it correctly, you could lose marks.

Test takers who don’t know how to prepare for IELTS strategically, end up losing a lot of valuable marks because of their limited knowledge of vocabulary. But, when you are able to recognise a range of words, your chances for a good IELTS score will improve simultaneously. And the best way to do that is, reading!

How to improve vocabulary by reading books you like?

Step 1. Choose any book you like to read. It can be a novel, a textbook, a fiction, a storybook, anything, but make sure, it’s a topic that interests you, or you will lose concentration reading midway and this exercise won’t do you any good.

Step 2. Start reading a chapter and highlight the unique words which were difficult to understand.

Step 3. Find a dictionary or search for each word online. Look for its meaning, and all the different ways the word can be used in a sentence.

Step 4. Go back to the sentence where you marked this word and read it again. We bet this time you will remember their meaning.

Why reading a book is beneficial?  

Reading is an exercise that triggers your brain in unusual ways. When you read an interesting book you adapt more words in your memory than you do while reading an article or a newspaper.

At times, when you read in a flow you, you can learn to recognise the meaning of unfamiliar or difficult words without opening the dictionary. It happens because you can learn to identify or guess the most probable meaning by reading a sentence structure and sometimes it comes out to be true.

And there is no doubt in saying that the more you read, the better you can write.

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IELTS Result

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Candidates often assume that writing in English is easier than speaking but when you’re practising for IELTS test, writing like a pro in the English language can seem like a real challenge if you a…

Take some sample IELTS practice tests and get familiar with the test format and types of question asked.

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How to ace your IELTS score with effective vocabulary?

Vocabulary is an essential component of English language to focus on if you aim to score an effective band in IELTS test. A strong vocabulary works wonders with IELTS preparations because our vocab comprehends of all the words we need to express our ideas, communication or even write a sentence. Vocabulary is the glue that binds stories, content or ideas together. That is why to ace your IELTS exam preparations you must emphasis more on growing your word bank (aka. vocabulary) stronger.  

 Diction practice

 Using a dictionary to learn new words can make your IELTS practice worthwhile. When you are doing so, use the following dictionary practices to enhance your word knowledge.

 ·Don’t just read the meaning of a word, read the full definition, synonyms, antonyms and word form.

·  Learn to pronounce the word and assess your word understanding by using online resources.

·  A word can be used at multiple places with a different meaning, therefore you should learn or rely on one exact meaning. Try using a word in different sentences (sometimes as a noun, sometimes as an adjective)

 Let us validate the different uses of words by taking an example of ‘perspective’

 Perspective noun 

Pronunciation- pəˈspek.tɪv

 Definition 1- the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.

 Definition 2- a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.

 Different sentence usage –

I’d like to get your perspective on this matter.

You think from a child’s perspective.

Why don’t you look into this matter and try to put things in perspective?

 Top synonyms-

Angle, aspect, attitude, context, mindset, prospect, viewpoint, landscape, objectivity, overview, panorama, proportion, relation, vista, broad view, frame of reference

 Here we shared a perfect example of how one word can have a change in characteristics when used in different sentences.

You can also use a dictionary to strengthen your vocabulary by picking up one word every day. Study it in detail and learn everything you can about it.

 When you have a broad selection of words to pick from, the chances of repetition in your IELTS writing or speaking exam become highly unlikely. And with a strong vocabulary to back you up, you can always master the technique of paraphrasing sentences easily.

 Common topics covered in IELTS

 Try focusing on words related to the questions asked in recent IELTS examination so that you’re already prepared with your choice of words while answering such questions. Here are some recurrent subjects that are covered in IELTS test-

 ·        Education

·         Technology

·         Employment

·         The arts

·         Family

·         The environment

·         Your home

·         Music

·         Transport

·         Weather

·         Pets

 You can build your IELTS vocabulary by targeting unfamiliar words from newspapers, magazines, online blogs, books etc. Simplify the meaning and then broaden the approach by looking for more synonyms and antonyms of the word.

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Your complete guide to IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)

Your complete guide to IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)

Whether you wish to broaden your education in the UK or are seeking employment prospects in the country, IELTS for UKVI is a mandatory test to prove your English language proficiency.

What is IELTS for UKVI?

IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is a UK government-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) that serves an essential requirement if you wish to apply for the UK visa and…

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