wham media’s 7 ways to achieve general ielts excellence

Wham Media’s 7 Ways to Achieve IELTS Excellence

By: Professor H. E. Colby

7 Ways to Achieve General IELTS Excellence

1. Assess your strengths and weaknesses.

2. Mind your spelling in Listening Section.

3. Count your words in Reading Section.

4. Structure your essay response.

5. Improve your pronunciation.

6. Avoid grammar goofs.

7. Power up your vocabulary.

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SELF-ASSESSMENT

Key #1 - Frankly Assess Your English Power

Your IELTS preparation should be a fine balance between

sharpening your English and test skills.

Focus on your weak areas during your IELTS preparation.



IELTS LISTENING

Key #2 - Mind Your Spelling in Listening Section

GOOD NEWS:

British and American English in terms of spelling, grammar

and choice of words are accepted.




BAD NEWS:

Misspelled words are heavily penalized.




Avoid commonly misspelled English words.

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IELTS READING

Key #3 - Count Your Words in Reading Section

Be sure to read the directions of each IELTS Section

carefully.

Some responses require a certain number of words.




For Example:

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS

from the passage for each answer.




For Example:

Thus, if the correct answer is ‘cotton skirt’,

the answer ‘skirt made of cotton’ would be incorrect.



IELTS WRITING

Key #4 - Essay Structure in Writing Section

Essay Scheme - Task 2 (40 minutes)

★ (5 minutes) - Outline your response.

★ (30 minutes) - Write your 4-paragraphs.

★ (5 minutes) - Proofread grammar, and punctuation,

spelling errors.




4-Paragraph IELTS Essay Structure

Introduction with Thesis Statement

Supporting Paragraph 1

Supporting Paragraph 2

Conclusion




Remember – you’re not trying to write a bestseller.

Focus on producing solid writing samples for Tasks 1 and 2.



IELTS SPEAKING

Key #5 - Improve Pronunciation

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Key #5 -Improve Pronunciation

Aim to: (according to IELTS Criteria)

Generally be understood throughout, though

mispronunciation of words or sounds reduces clarity

Be easily understood throughout with minimal effect on

intelligibility



Key #5 - Improve Pronunciation

EXTRA TIP:

Boost your intonation, word stress, and sentence stress.



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IELTS GRAMMAR

Key #6 - Avoid Grammar Goofs

YOUR / YOU’RE

Ex A: That is your bicycle, not mine. (possessive)

Ex B: You’re not suggesting… (You are - contraction)



Key #6 - Avoid Grammar Goofs

ITS / IT’S

Ex A: Its main attraction is its simplicity. (possessive)

Ex B: It’s not that easy! (It is - contraction)



IELTS VOCABULARY

Key #7 - Power Up your Vocabulary

Aim for: (according to IELTS Criteria)

sufficient range of vocabulary

less common lexical items + collocations

Minor errors in word choice, spelling and/or word

formation

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Key #7 - Power Up your Vocabulary

A robust lexicon…

... facilitates speaking eloquently, writing crisply, reading

quickly, and listening actively for exam success.

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