Learn how to start preparing for your IELTS test by following the 15 most important steps. This video lesson will explain exactly what steps you must take before you enter the exam room and how to prepare successfully for your IELTS test.
IELTS Preparation Steps
Learn about the IELTS Test
Academic or General Training Test?
Having Realistic Goals
- decide which band score you want
- get your English level assessed
- check that your level of English is enough for the band score you want
- if your level is too low, you must work to improve it
- develop your IELTS skills
- make sure you have enough time to get the right level of English and strong exam skills
Know the Requirements of Your Band Score
Questions and Topics for IELTS
Practice and Develop
Practice Tests
- Buy the Cambridge IELTS books 1-9 (use the most recent books 7-9)
- Practice tests under exam conditions as well as to develop skills
Assessment
- Get your speaking and writing assessed by an experienced IELTS teacher
- Get feedback on technique and language problems
Get Professional Training
- Either get training online or in an IELTS school
- All students need to be trained in IELTS to fulfill the requirements of the test
When to Take your Test
- Take your test when your English level matches your required band score
- Take your test when you fully understand the IELTS test
- Take your test when you are frequently scoring your required band score
Hello Liz,
I watched your video with 25 tips for listening. In one of the tips for CAPITAL LETTERS, there was a pop up which says “do not use this tip as IELTS doesn’t consider CAPITAL LETTERS. I am a bit confused. Could you please clarify if we can use CAPITAL LETTERS for all answers in listening part of IELTS.
Thank you.
Saurabh
It says that they are not counted which is means they are fine to use. In fact, it is recommended to use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
Very clear..Thanks.!
Also, can we use CAPITAL LETTERS for reading section too.
Regards
Saurabh
Yes definitely.
Hi Liz,
I used all of your great videos and material and just received a balance score of 8. Thank you very much, your work is much appreciated!
Regards,
Bastiaan
Brilliant!! I’m really pleased for you, Bastiaan!! Thanks for letting me know š
if i want to writ in lower cases words like..
garden==is this correct ?
or
Garden==is this correct?
In listening or reading, IELTS don’t pay attention to capital letters at all. They do count in the writing test.
Dear Liz.
i am agree with your answer but my question is that if i write this word is lower case in listening test then what will be the correct answer like below..
garden== is this correct ??
or
Garden==is this correct??
As I said, there’s no difference. Both are correct. Capital letters can be used, mixed up, not used – it’s all fine in listening and reading.
thnks dear Liz
Hello Liz, could you please have a look at my essay below and grade it?
Blood sports in general terms means a fight in which animals are involved , and in a few circumstances even results in the death of some. This kind of sporting activity has been there since olden days and has increased greatly with regards to the degree of violence the animals are enduring . In my opinion, such kind of inhumane and uncivilized forms of activities should be prohibited .
Animals are being used not just as a source of clinical research , but also for the entertainment of a section of the society. There are various kinds of such barbaric acts and to name a few I would say, bull-fights or cock-fights. It has evolved into a huge money minting business. In some countries ,such events are held in a grand manner trying to draw more public attention , and thus indirectly more financial gain. Some sections of the society support their action on religious grounds. I feel whatever might be the purpose behind such gruesome acts, subjecting
animals to such kinds of both physical and mental violence is barbaric and should be banned at any cost. Most important point to consider here is , some animals actually succumb to the injuries inflicted on them during these fights and are left to die.
Animal welfare organisations such as the PETA and the Blue Cross are trying their best to put an end to such deadly and horrific sports. Considering all these, I strongly feel that more social awareness is needed to stop this kind of thoughtless and violent activity towards the lesser developed species.
In conclusion, all I can say is government should put into practice stringent laws prohibiting all such forms of violent activities towards animals.
Thank you so much Liz , for giving everyone such a good platform.
Sorry, I don’t comment on writing. If you need help with writing task 2, please see my advanced lessons: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
Hello Liz! Is the 18 dollar payment for each video or for all three WT2 videos?
Each video is 1 hour in length and the price is for each individual video lesson.
Dear Liz ..
Thank you too much …
your posts very very useful and helping out … would you please give me a site or a link that i can manage all the rule of ILETS ..
best regards .
See this page: http://ieltsliz.com/ielts-help-faq/ or see the useful websites page in the right hand column.
Hi Liz !
I’ve just began to prepare for the IELTS test and I’m following your instructions and you your videos , but I’d like to ask you a few questions ? Can take the academic IELTS in two months from now ? Also what should I do in this short time ? What’s the best way to do ? How many hours I need to study a day ? Is the Academic test for those who graduated or it can be for under graduated too ? and my accent is american (north america ) is it okay ?the last one how I pay for the test and get my money back ?
Thank you !
Firstly, after watching the above video, I’m sure you realise how many things you need to learn: question types, skills, each section of the test etc. All this must be learned and practiced before the test. You must plan your own time to cover each type of question in each section and then develop your skills. When you get the score you want in practice tests, it is time to book your real test. The academic test is mostly for people who want to enter university for any course. You must decide which IELTS test is suitable for your requirements – you can find that information on the official BC website or IELTS official site. The test is international which means American English is accepted.
All the best
Liz