IELTS is the entry ticket to study abroad, one has to clear this benchmark to put a step on foreign land. Today, our discussion is revolving around what to do a day before the IELTS Exam.
It is quite natural for students to get jitters a day before the exam. Many thoughts block their mind like if they fail what to do next if stuck in writing in generating ideas and so on. But keep in mind these are just thoughts not reality. Keep them shut!
On the day of the IELTS Exam, students have to relax both physically and mentally.
In this article, we will discuss some tips in all modules which one has to follow a day before the exam.
A day before the IELTS exam:
- Revision
Before one day of your exam, just do revision does not learn anything fresh. Use your energy on revising rather than start something new. Last-minute changes are undesirable.
- Give time to relax
Give time to relax your mind don’t cram anything at the last moment, otherwise, you will feel more confused.
- Assemble essential things
To avoid last moment hassle on test day, it will be good to make a list of things that you will take with you like ID documents and stationery .Taking a double-check of your test location is also advisable.
- Sleep well
Doesn’t be a night owl, a day before an IELTS exam otherwise you will feel exhausted in the test. Take a proper sleep so that you will feel energized and maintain concentration throughout.
On the day of the IELTS exam tip:
You have prepared the syllabus well for your exam. Now, check some tips for exam day.
- As IELTS Exam is 2 hours 40 minutes long so students have to be energized enough to attempt their exam and spend this time concentrating.
- Aspirants are advised to wear comfortable attire because you are not marked for your appearance so be restful.
- Aspirants make sure to arrive early at the exam center on the test day. If you are late then, you will lose a percentage of concentration due to nervousness.
- Do not go anywhere during exam like a restroom. You have to freshen up before otherwise you will lose your valuable time by doing all this and this will affect your score.
- No gadget is allowed in the IELTS exam room
- Aspirants are advised to take a pencil and eraser. Any type of helping material is not allowed like dictionary etc. For speaking test, only ID is allowed.
- Candidates are advised to attentively listen to the instructions which are given before the test.
- Candidates make sure to go into the test with a clear mindset. Do not feel nervous, stay calm and confident.
Tips during a test of IELTS Exam:
IELTS listening tips:
- Check for technical issues like whether headphones are working properly or not. If you find any issue then raise your hand and ask for change or check.
- Read the questions carefully in the time given for reading. Try to give a quick look at all the questions before recording.
- Read the instructions attentively if its written “not more than two words” then candidate has to write two words only.
- Last 10 minutes are allotted to transfer answers to the sheet, carefully transfer them and check spellings and grammar.
- Aspirants are advised to write answers in capital letters.
IELTS Reading tips:
- Read the instructions attentively if it is written “not more than one-word” then candidate has to write one word only.
- If you are unable to find the answer to one question, don’t waste time on that, move on. Keep an eye on the clock.
- In reading, no extra time will be allotted to transfer answers on the sheet, so directly write them on the answer sheet.
- Always read questions first, and then look for answers because your aim should be finding answers from the passage not to understand it.
- Aspirants are advised to write answers in capital letters like listening.
IELTS Writing tips:
- As this is already understood that total time given for IELTS writing task 1 and 2 is 60 minutes so, candidates are advised to spend 20 minutes on task 1 and 40 minutes on task 2.
- Given word limit for task 1 and 2 is at least 150 words and 250 words respectively. But candidates are advised to write up to 180 and 280 words for task 1 and task 2 respectively.
- Don’t count words count lines otherwise you will lose a few minutes in this.
- Consume starting few minutes in planning for both tasks.
- At the end give a quick check to your writing like spelling errors etc.
- Use the time sensibly.
IELTS Speaking tips:
- When you are waiting for your turn at that you can listen to any English-speaking video, so that your confidence builds up.
- Speaking test is like a conversation between examiner and student, so don’t take it as a formal interview.
- In the first part of the test, listen attentively and give neither too short nor too long answers. This is for two parts 1 and 2.
- Add complete information to your answers and speak until the examiner stops you.
- Be fluent. Don’t focus on your weak points like grammar or vocabulary. Because these carry 25% -25% weightage.
- Don’t worry about your accent, be original.
- Students are advised not to worry about in-between interruptions. These are a normal part of IELTS speaking test.
- In cue-card topic its fine to look into your notes which you will prepare.
These were a few tips that one can follow a day before the IELTS exam, on the test day, and during the IELTS test. Above all “hard work is the key to success”, so prepare well during the time which you are using for laying groundwork of your IELTS exam.
Good luck for your test!