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IELTS is a test prepared and taken by non-native English speakers to assess their English proficiency in verbal communication, active listening, writing, and reading.
Why you should prepare for this Test
Students prepare and take the IELTS exams for multiple purposes but mainly because of the following reasons:
Study in a Foreign Country
If you are a student and want to go abroad for higher studies, a master’s or PhD from a foreign university, you have to appear in the IELTS exam and get good bands most probably 6.5 or 7+ bands are considered good in an IELTS exam.
Immigration
If you plan to move outside the country, the immigration process requires an appearance in the IELTS test.
Job Opportunities from other Countries
If you are looking for job opportunities from international companies, it is compulsory to go through an IELTS exam for proficiency in English.
IELTS test Format
IELTS is mainly focused on four skills included in its format:
Listening: You listen to the audio lectures to understand English.
Reading: You read paragraphs in English and then answer the questions.
Writing: You write essays, articles on specific topics, and reports to improve your English writing skills.
Speaking: A direct conversation between the examiner and the student happens to analyze the student’s way of verbal communication.
Types of IELTS Test
Academic Test
Academic test is demanded by foreign universities if a student wants to get admission to higher studies.
General Test
A general test is a non-academic training usually for immigration or work.
IELTS Preparation Tips
1) Understanding the Format
To prepare for IELTS, you have to start with understanding the format of the test, including the four sections, listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
It includes listening to the audio, reading actively, and writing the answers accurately, and practicing English speaking.
2) Self-analysis
Self-analyzing your strengths and weaknesses will help you identify what needs to be improved to score good bands in your IELTS.
3) Plan your IELTS study
Make a proper study plan, a plan that will add to your English skills, focus on your weaknesses, and stay consistent in practicing so you will be able to get your desired score.
4) Focus on Vocabulary
A good vocabulary is important for excellent proficiency in English, read articles, books, newspapers, etc. for a good understanding of your vocabulary.
5) Improve Grammar
Grammatical mistakes make a bad impact, so try to improve your grammar and make sentences on your own to bring clarity to your communication.
6) Go through IELTS past tests
Take a look at IELTS official past papers and content provided for IELTS preparation to gain familiarity with the test questions and how to prepare accordingly.
7) Strategize time management:
Learn to manage your time effectively for answering the questions given in the test. Time management is an important skill even if it is required in jobs when you have to work in a management role or handle job pressure.
8) Practice reading & Writing:
Read English literature, English fashion magazines, and newspapers anything that would help you learn new words and phrases and writing will help you memorize them to use generally.
9) Practice speaking English:
Practicing English with your friends, and siblings, or self-practicing in the mirror will help you communicate in English confidently and you can improve your accent and speaking skills.
Additional Tips for Improving Your English Proficiency
Use Social Media Effectively:
Join Facebook, Instagram groups, and LinkedIn platforms and engage with people to enhance your English writing and learning, there are multiple exercises and YouTube videos that can help you learn something new and add to your knowledge.
Join IELTS preparation groups, engage with the content and people, share ideas and tips, and gain experience from the people who previously appeared in the IELTS test.
Get help from a mentor:
Hire a mentor or seek help from an IELTS professional who can guide you step by step in your preparation. Many reputable academies in Pakistan offer IELTS preparation courses.
TV channels & Media:
Listen to the English news, and watch English series, movies, and dramas that will help you learn new attributes, phrases, and sentences.
Stay Motivated & Confident:
If your inner self and motivation allow you to learn something new, nothing can stop you, expand your mind, and stay motivated to learn from everything.
Stay Prepared for Exam Appearance
Finally, check your required documents, be on time, and practice focus and meditation to perform well in your test, take care of yourself and look professional so it will add to your personality and boost your confidence.
Ali Institute provides IELTS test preparation
If you want to prepare for your IELTS exam, understand the necessary skills, and look forward to scoring high bands in IELTS, Ali Institute is the best institute in Pakistan to help you meet your goals.
Highly professional mentors in the institute will guide you step by step with your preparation and LIELTS journey so you get admission to a reputable foreign university. At Ali Institute, we are more focused on helping you with practice and live discussions to improve students’ communication and IELTS format.
We offer IELTS courses onsite for students for a duration of 6 weeks which is almost 1.5 months and students can have awesome opportunities to engage in a community that is focused on continuously improving the education system and academic skills.
Our series of certifications in the education sector has had a remarkable impact on transforming students’ lives, by introducing and exposing them to modern English literature by group discussions. In every certification, some mock tests and activities help students with cooperative learning and hands-on techniques.
Not only offering courses we also train people to play a role in the education sector and Ali Institute has trained almost 10,624 teachers since the foundation was laid. These teachers are now IELTS trainers and serve in the education sector of Pakistan in reputable institutes and organizations.
FAQs
How much time is required to prepare for IELTS?
IELTS preparation is usually 6 weeks or one and a half month long.
Can you prepare for IELTS at home?
Yes, you can prepare for IELTS at home through IELTS official papers, watching the audio recordings and through practice.
Is IELTS easy in Pakistan?
Yes, IELTS preparation only requires practice, focus and motivation to score high bands.
Which part of IELTS is difficult?
Writing section of IELTS is challenging as it requires effort and understanding to interpret your ideas on paper.
