Free IDP Webinar #2: IELTS myth-busting | You asked, we answer

As you prepare for IELTS, you will hear all sorts of myths about the test.

In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with IELTS expert Don Oliver, we cover the most common myths and misconceptions about IELTS and debunk them once and for all.

As always, we finish with a 15-minute Q&A from test takers in the webinar, so make sure to stay tuned in for some answers from our expert.

0:00 Introduction

0:53 It's impossible to score higher than a band 7 in IELTS Writing.

4:12 I will be penalised for using personal examples in IELTS Writing Task 2.

5:22 I heard scores will never go up when they're remarked.

7:54 If I smile and make my examiner laugh, I will get a better result in IELTS Speaking

10:30 IELTS Speaking is the most important section of the test.

11:49 IELTS Reading seems to have become more difficult than it was in the past

14:15 I have to do an IELTS preparation course rather than a general English course.

16:26 I need to do every practice test in order to achieve my desired band score.

17:54 No-one has ever been able to achieve a band 9 score on the IELTS test.

19:02 The IELTS test is harder than other English proficiency tests.

21:43 I don't need to do the test ever again once I've got the score ! need.

23:24 Different countries offer different versions of the IELTS test.

27:30 I need a certain score to pass the IELTS test.

28:46 Wearing a face mask during my IELTS Speaking test may affect my score.

31:55 Marks are deducted in Reading and Listening if the answer is wrong.

33:18 Questions?

33:48 Has the Writing test got harder over time?

35:06 Do less common words mean difficult words?

37:15 Can I use capital letters in the computer-delivered test?

38:26 What if I write more than 300 words in the Writing task?

39:40 How do I write the date and year in the test?

40:32 Is eye contact important during the Speaking test?

41:53 Will it affect my score if I use gap fillers in the Speaking test?

43:15 What are the differences between the Academic and the General Training test?

45:15 Any tips on how I could effectively count words in the Writing test?

[jaskiratsingh]

A very important video, thank you so much for sharing.

[aishwarymadiwale]

Hi, In Computer based test, does the marks will be deducted on the basis of writing smalls letters in place of capital letters or wrong capitalization in listening and reading sections

[Rockynopainnogain]

Super Effective Discussion 👍Thanks a lot🎉

[kritijaiswal]

In Computer based test, does the marks will be deducted on the basis of writing smalls letters in place of capital letters ?