Mastering IELTS Listening: Golden Tips for Success
Introduction
Mastering the listening section of the IELTS exam is crucial for achieving a high score. Here are proven tips to help you improve your listening skills and perform well on test day.
1. Know What You Need
What we know and what we need to know?
Understand the type of information you’re looking for in each question. Focus on listening for answers that match what the question asks.
2. Focus on the End
Keep last two lines of listening in your mind.
Pay attention to the concluding statements or summaries in conversations or passages. They often provide key information.
3. Listen for Corrections
Listen for the correction.
If someone corrects themselves or another person during a conversation, the corrected information is usually the correct answer.
4. Synonyms and Paraphrases
Listen for the synonyms and paraphrases.
Words or phrases that mean the same as those in the questions may be used in the audio. Be alert to these variations.
5. Filter Information
95 percent of the information is not tested, so only listen for your question.
Don’t get distracted by irrelevant details. Stay focused on what’s directly related to your questions.
6. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
All the options of MCQs will be spoken to confuse you.
Be cautious of all options presented for MCQs. They’re all mentioned in the audio to confuse you, so choose carefully.
7. Use Key Words
Read the question line and underline the key words. key words will help you to select the correct answer.
Highlight important words in questions to help you identify and focus on the relevant information during the listening task.
8. Fill in the Blanks
Read the command line and keep in mind how many words are required to fill in blanks.
Pay attention to instructions about how many words are needed to complete each blank. This will guide your listening and response.
9. Understand Before Writing
Listen the answers carefully then write after understanding.
Make sure you understand the answer before writing it down. Rushing can lead to mistakes.
10. Section 3 Advice
In section 3.students waste their time in reading MCQs along with their options as a result they can not read 10 questions completely and given time ends. please read the command lines only and when the listening starts then zoom out your eyes to see all the available options.
For Section 3, focus on the questions rather than reading all the MCQ options. This will help you manage your time better.
11. Practice Concentration
Practice to focus on topics to develop concentration.
Practice listening exercises that require concentration to improve your ability to focus during the test.
12. Answer Length
If the question demands one word and your brain is suggesting the answer of two words then keep in mind your answer is wrong, it’s confirm.
Follow the instructions closely. If a question asks for one word, using two words is incorrect, regardless of how logical it may seem.
Conclusion
In conclusion, mastering these listening tips enhances your preparation for the IELTS exam. By applying these strategies during practice and test sessions, you can confidently tackle the listening section and achieve your desired score. Subscribe to my channel “Imran Ali Imran’s English Council” and explore the “IELTS Expected Listening 2020” series for further guidance and practice. Best of luck on your IELTS journey!
