10 IELTS Listening Tricks and Tips
Predict Topic
Visualize the topic of the conversation in your mind while listening.
Visualize the topic of the conversation in your mind while listening.
Predict Question
Predict Question
Try to have an idea of the type of information you are listening to.
Don’t leave answers blank
Don’t leave answers blank
There is no penalty for the wrong answer. So make a guess rather than leave it blank.
There is no penalty for the wrong answer. So make a guess rather than leave it blank.
Read instructions
Read instructions
Read instructions first, then you’ll know how many words to use while answering.
Time Management
Take a minute to go through each section, will have 30 secs at the end of each section to recheck answers
Don’t Panic
Don’t Panic
If you miss an answer, move on to the next one. Your band score might not change much if you miss a few questions.
If you miss an answer, move on to the next one. Your band score might not change much if you miss a few questions.
Look two questions at once
Answers to some questions may be close together in one sentence, so looking at one question at a time, you might miss one.
Answers to some questions may be close together in one sentence, so looking at one question at a time, you might miss one.
Grammar and Spelling
Grammar and Spelling
Keep in mind that spelling and grammar errors will result in a lower grade for your response
British or American English spelling?
British or American English spelling?
IELTS recognizes both, use either British English or American English in your responses.
Underline keywords
Underline keywords
Underline keywords (names, places, numbers) in the question before listening, helps to understand what is being asked
Look for Paraphrasing
Look for Paraphrasing
You should listen carefully for synonyms in the question and in the question stem.
Final Thoughts
Improve listening and writing skills
Stay attentive and listen carefully throughout the entire test