IELTS Tips for Success

LISTENING

			Read instructions carefully, don't just glance at them. They are not always the same as in practice or previous tests.
			Try and anticipate what the speaker will say. This requires concentration, easy in your own language, but more difficult in English.

READING

			Leave a question if you can't answer. To spend a long time on one answer is disastrous. Go back later if you have time and guess if you have to.
			Don't panic if you don't know anything about the subject matter covered in the passage. All the answers are in the passage and you don't need any specialist knowledge.

WRITING

			Highlight/circle key words.
			Clearly divide paragraphs.
			Don't repeat ideas in a different way.
			Stick to the topic.

SPEAKING

			It tests your ability to communicate effectively, not just your grammatical accuracy.
			Don't learn scripts of prepared answers. The examiner is trained to spot this and will change the question.