IELTS – The 5 Step Study Plan

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And number one is the most important part because... And I'll tell you in a minute why. Know the test. Now, what does this mean? It means that you have to know exactly what you're about to face. I've met many test takers who've taken the test maybe several times, and the first two or three times they got a really low score because they still didn't really know what was coming. Right? They didn't understand how the test is structured, what the timing is like, all of these things. So, know the test, means: Know the structure. There are four sections; listening, reading, writing, speaking. Make sure you know how each of them works, how much time is going to be used for each one. In the listening section you have four sections, in the reading section you have three passages to read, in the writing sections you have... Section you have two tasks that you have to complete. In the speaking section you're going to be speaking with a native English speaker face to face, one on one for about 12 to 15 minutes. Make sure you know exactly what they're going to be asking you, what you're going to be expected to answer back. Okay? So know the structure of the test.

Know the timing. You have 40 minutes, roughly, for the listening section, including a 10-minute time allotment for copying your answers from the question sheet to an answer sheet. This is very, very important. Know what to do that. If you're finished writing your answers on your answer sheet before the 10 minutes are up, you can't go to the reading section. You have to sit and wait, close your eyes, relax, etc.

Make sure you know the question types that you're going to face in the listening, and the reading, and the writing of course, and the speaking. Knowing the question types will make sure that you aren't surprised by anything. Okay? You do not want to have surprises on test day. Know the question types, prepare for them, begin to think about how to answer them. Okay?

Make sure you know all the directions. Every section of the test will have its own set of directions. Do not spend time reading these or listening to these during the test. You should know all of the directions long beforehand, you should memorize them. That way, you don't spend time reading them, you go straight to the task at hand. Okay? So know the test very well.

Now, the best way to actually know the test is to practice taking the test. Practice the test. Now, I don't mean do, like, 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there, 15 minutes here. I want you to sit down at least once a week from the time you registered or started thinking about it until the actual test day. There are lots of places where you can get full practice tests. The Cambridge books are excellent for that. They are past papers and they're real tests. Make sure that you do a full test at least once a week from beginning to the end. Give yourself three full hours undistracted. Now, what does this mean? When you go to the official test centre you cannot take your phone in with you. You do not have internet, you do not have music, you do not have anything. You have you in a room with a bunch of other people.

[victorJ]

I got my results yesterday.
overall band score= 7.5
listening =8.5 reading=7.5
writing =7 speaking =7.5
follow the techniques and practice. also watch a lot of movies, British preferably.

[alisbai]

I used to use the strategy he mentioned, not to take any test, but to learn English. You better believe it worked. After doing that technique for a year and a half, I was able to land a job that required good English skills. Heck, I was speaking better than my interviewer.

[evernightt]

This is such an underrated video. Thank you Adam for sharing your strategies on how to go about the whole thing.

[UmutcanAkova]

It’s the most realistic IELTS video I’ve ever seen. Let the game begin! Very thanks.

[MiHind]

Thank you, Adam.
I adore your lessons. Each day, during the work I go to your channel, pick up another video, or maybe a pair, and just having some kind of relaxation and enjoyment for 20 to 40 minutes at my diner time, absorbing more and more important details, enriching my knowledge. And I'm sure I'm gonna get the 7-7-7-7 IELTS result, at the very least, within next 3 months.

[rosea]

Wonderful tips.
Based on my experience, super accurate too!
I wish I had watched this before my test.

[egym]

thanks a bunch Adam. this is the 1st Ielts tutorial video i've watched from the beginning to the end. the instructions are coherent, practical and make perfect sense!

[gracemumbachama]

Thankyou so much Adam for this video. I'm preparing myself for my test and this was just amazing work...May God bless you with more knowledge and understanding that you may continue helping so many. I'm so grateful.

[Ale-oyjq]

Wow, I really have a plan since I watched this video. Your explanation is awesome, clearly and concise. Thank you a lot! This video gave me an amazing energy to study and the most useful recommendations that I have seen until now.

[iMakeYoutubeConfused]

Thanks
this is very encouraging, I was really scared to even study and prepare for the exam but you make it seem simple if we knew how to prepare :))

[Samy-sam]

Wow, such a great information with full honesty. That’s really helpful for not only the people who are preparing for IELTS but for those also who are preparing for different exams. Thanks

[Sasha_fox]

I am utmost thankful for people like you, who help others to prepare for nerve-wracking exams like IELTS. I spontaneously decided to take it just two weeks before it and considering my current English level and exam-taking skills, I am afraid I will not do well))

[ludwingguate]

Thank you Adam! You're a great teacher and this lesson is quite useful for any kind of test!

[valeriyshlyakhovyy]

This is the most useful video about IELTS I've seen so far! Thank you so much for sharing such good advises!

[nishanudam]

Thank you for simplifying it again. I went to a intensive IELTS course but have forgotten most of it. These tips really helped me to structure my studying. Will let you know once I do my exam in 3 weeks.

[mr.incognito]

Great Video! It's just the kind of Information I needed to kickstart my journey abroad.

[learnenglishwithbenusehraw]

You are an amazing mentor, Adam sir! Your videos are exactly what an English learner looks for! Thanks a lot!

[raqpeixoto]

these tips are really good for preparing students. thanks a lot.

[SuperParun]

Absolutely helpful to me too as an IELTS teacher! Thanks a million Adam for sharing this and I did subscribed for your channel to follow many more valuable and helpful tips and updates on IELTS!! 👍🏻😀

[jeanetejostcollet]

You are a very good teacher! I have been watching your classes and I really appreciate your devotion. I'm studying through your videos. I'm preparing to attend an English in 2020. Thank you!