How to improve ielts listening

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“What did she just say? Oh no, I totally missed that!” Does this sound like you? bởi you need to improve your score on the IELTS listening test? If you said yes, then this blog is for you. Below are eight ways to lớn improve your listening skills.

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1. No Surprises: Know the Test

As you might already know, all IELTS listening tests are the same. They are the same format. They are thirty minutes long. The academic & general tests are exactly the same. In terms of each part of the test, check the table below:

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2. YOLO! (You Only Listen Once)

It’s lượt thích real life. You only have one chance khổng lồ listen. Many of us would love the chance lớn listen again, but IELTS won’t give you that. Here are a few tips lớn doing well with just one listening:

Try & identify your listening weaknesses and work on improving those areas.On the question sheet, underline key words. Prepare khổng lồ listen for those exact words and their synonyms.Practice different types of listening situations (lectures, conversations, chatting, etc…).

3. Follow Your Heart

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When practicing, choose interesting topics. Interesting for YOU. If you love professional tennis, listen to podcasts about professional tennis. If you love Roman history, listen to lớn stories about Roman history. It is well known that we listen better to things we want to lớn or enjoy hearing. If you really want to lớn motivate yourself and get the best out of each & every listening practice, try this approach. You might even have fun doing it!

4. Audio Scripts

When choosing or searching for practice tests, try và find ones with scripts. Scripts are the word-for-word written texts of the audio you listen to. There are many activities you can bởi with scripts. Here are a few:

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Accuracy check: First take notes without scripts. After that, compare your notes to the script. Kiểm tra for accuracy, spelling, & misunderstanding.Read aloud: After you read aloud, listen to the audio. How accurate were you? Did you sound the same as the speaker(s)?Listen và read along: Follow the text while you listen. This will make strong connections for you in respect khổng lồ pronunciation and understanding key words. Notice how the từ khoá are pronounced clearer & louder.

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5. Synonyms

Have you tried an IELTS preparation class? If yes, you probably know that synonyms are important in all parts of the exam. In the speaking and writing exam, you have to lớn show you know how to lớn use synonyms. In the reading and listening exam, many of the questions use synonyms in the questions. For example:

Listening text: “Duchess, who is the only King’s daughter...”

Listening kiểm tra question:

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Who is the princess? Duchess Duke Not given

6. Get Real – Real Life Listening

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English isn’t just a test. It is a language. IELTS tests you on your knowledge & skill of this language. One of the best ways to learn a language well and to vì well on the test is lớn use English in real life. Every day you don’t have a conversation is a missed opportunity. So next chance you have… chat, text, call, email, discuss, & laugh in English!

7. Kiểm tra It Twice, Be Precise!

Little mistakes can count big. A few silly mistakes can be the difference between scoring a 5.5 và a 6. The following are just a few examples of how small errors can cost you:

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8. Think In English

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Many language experts agree about one key rule. Thinking in a specific language helps you learn that language. Many students of English often try and translate everything in their heads.

Don’t bởi vì it.

Translating has two main problems. First, it is slower. Second, you remember your language và forget the English.

On the listening exam you won’t have time to lớn translate. Also, you’ll have lớn remember key English words. So, when you’re practicing English… think in English!