Tips For The IELTS Listening Test

Many people think that  listening is a skill that doesn’t need to be developed due to the fact that humans generally already have an inherent gift for it. However, the truth is that most people confuse hearing with listening. Almost always, people think that they are listening when the truth is that they are merely hearing. If you are preparing for an exam such as IELTS, you need to ensure that you have the ability to listen well in order to pass the listening section of the exam.

One of the best ways to improve your listening skills is to simply ensure that you practice listening using a variety of audio materials. You can find a myriad of videos and audios online that you can use to enhance your listening skills. Bear in mind that you if your native tongue is not English, you are more likely to have a hard time understanding what the English speaker is trying to say. I suggest that you select a video or film that catches your interest, and watch a version of it that has a subtitle. With the use of the subtitle, you will be able to validate the words that you hear from the speaker, especially those that you find unclear. It is imperative that before you try on the practice tests available online, you are already confident that you are already making progress with your listening skills.

Once you have developed your listening skills, the next step that you should take is use the practice tests from the internet. Using the practice test allows you to become familiar with the exam. It is also important that you are able to spell words correctly. There are very common English words that you need to add on your vocabulary. Make sure that you don’t spell words incorrectly as it can negatively affect your marks.

It is important that you are familiar with the flow of the exam. Remember that before every part of the test, you will hear these lines “You will hear a conversation between…” or “you will hear a lecture on…” Listening to this information allows you to have an idea about the topic you are about to encounter, and thus, makes things easier. Bear in mind that what you will be hearing won’t be written on the question paper, and this means you need to listen carefully.

While taking the test, it is vital that you manage your time and use it well. Quickly read the questions and choose a word that goes in the given space. You may write “N” for noun, “A” for adjective, and “V” for verb. You will be given 30 seconds to review your answer at the end of every section. Make sure that you use this time wisely, especially while you are checking for plurals, word forms, and spelling. Also keep in mind that Section 3 is usually about education, and it involves a conversation between a tutor and students usually about an assignment. Expand your vocabulary about studying at a university to improve your score in section 3.

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