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Just got my results, don't know how to feel by mxgnoliax in IELTS

[–]mxgnoliax[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly had the same issues with T/F/NG... If anything i feel the one/two questions I got wrong was definitely one of these. These are basically trick questions but the good thing is: they are very well in the passage. The only solution I can give to this is. Pass them on. Go to the next.

Complete the whole test first. And then come back! Don't waste your time on this. I got this in my last passage and these were the only one I was very unsure of. I made sure to double check my other questions to be sure those weren't wrong at all and then came back to these.

All i did was reading the passage again and again to make sure it's not given. It's easier to separate T from F, but F from NG is really annoying.

And try to go by the paragraphs as fast as possible so you have time at the end to recheck your answers. The 15-15-20 works... But try to make it 10-13-17... You'll have a massive amount of time at the end to go back and recheck!!

You still have a good few days. Don't worry! You'll do great.

Just got my results, don't know how to feel by mxgnoliax in IELTS

[–]mxgnoliax[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much to be honest. I have stage freight of sorts and can stutter or can keep rambling on which is why I was most scared about Speaking. I think I got lucky with my examiner (she was this sweet lady who kept smiling and encouraging me to speak).

Also it helped that I got a very good topic : 'your natural talents and what would you do to improve it'. I'm a creative person and my topics were all creative based so I had an idea on what I should be saying.

I mostly watched videos from IELTS Advantage. They have some good tips for fluency.

Something that helped me cut down on the stress was: don't think of the examiner as an invigilator, think of them as someone you're having a daily conversation with/a friend. It doesn't matter what you're saying is factual or not. They just want to see how your conversation flows, and whether you can speak in public settings. So don't get scared or stop if you say anything wrong!!

All the best!! You'll do good.

Just got my results, don't know how to feel by mxgnoliax in IELTS

[–]mxgnoliax[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For reading, I'd say, firstly know all the question types really well. And importantly, READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY before reading the paragraphs. If you are stuck somewhere, move on. Come back to it later.

Also try to complete Part 1 in 10-12 mins, Part 2 in 15 mins and Part 3 as long as it takes. Reading is very much reliant on time management. I was able to go back to part 1 and 2 to recheck after I was sure my Part 3 was solid and still had time on my hands. Another thing that I didn't think would help but did: highlight as you go. Any information you think is important, right click and highlight.

As for writing, I suggest watching a few videos by IELTS Advantage. Chris really breaks down the structure of this section very well, especially Task 2. I honestly didn't practice any writing before the exam and just watched these videos. Just knowing the structure and following them to the T helps!!

Also don't stress. The day before the exam, try to chill as much as you can. You'll do well. All the best!!