How to Handle IELTS Listening

Writing an English Language proficiency test, such as the IELTS, is an important part of going abroad to study. In some countries where English is the primary language, having a good score on IELTS can also increase the chance of getting a PR. It is important to have a firm grip on the language and be able to think critically to score well on an IELTS test.

The IELTS has four sections. The first three sections will be conducted together; they are Listening, Reading, and Writing. The final section, Speaking, will be taken separately either on the same day or within a week of your first test. Most people start IELTS preparation six to eight weeks before the exam. They work on improving their reading speed, comprehension power, vocabulary, etc.

IELTS Training: Four Things to Get Right

A majority of the candidates who apply for IELTS fret about preparing for the reading and writing section. While these sections are important, another equally important section that you have to watch out for is the listening section. At least with the reading and writing sections, the prompts are present in front of you at all times. On the other hand, The audio is played only once in the test and if you miss the answer then there’s no going back.

[Read more: 10 Tips for IELTS Writing & General Training]

Here are four tips to keep in mind while attempting the IELTS listening section:

1. Read the questions beforehand: It is important to read all the questions in the listening section so that you know what you look out for when the audio is being played. You cannot afford to get stuck on one question, chances are you might miss the queues for the other questions.
2. Practise listening section: IELTS is a computer-based test so you cannot make notes while listening to the audio. The only way to sharpen your listening skills is to keep practising. You can find free listening tests online and practise how you can increase your concentration and ability to retain specific information.
3. Be precise: The IELTS focuses on only the answer, if you add a few prepositions and articles in front of the answer then it might not be correct. For example, if the question is ‘together we…’ and the answer is ‘went’, then you cannot answer as ‘together we went’, your answer should only be ‘went’.
4. Don’t leave any questions: When you get stuck, just pick a random option or the option that you feel will fit the question. The reason why you should answer a question even while feeling doubtful is that there is no negative marking. So, the worst that could happen is you might not score a point, but we know for a fact that you won’t reduce your score by answering wrong.

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