In my previous post, I talked about IELTS preparation with a focus on the reading section of the exam. In this space, I will try to present some solutions to the challenges that students face in preparing their listening and speaking skills for those sections. You may doubt your own English language abilities, but it is possible to achieve a good IELTS score if you follow certain handy tips, and, needless to say, keep on practicing. Here are some ways to improve your listening and speaking skills as part of your IELTS preparation.
Use entertainment to hone your listening skills
I generally put a lot of emphasis on developing a good reading habit when someone asks me about ways to improve their writing skills. But when it comes to listening skills, you obviously need to go beyond books and think about ways of honing your grasp of the spoken language.
We all are fond of something on the TV. It could be a movie, a series (Game of Thrones?), cartoons, cooking shows – the list never ends. Try watching your favorite show in English to begin with. You may want to watch it with subtitles. Over time, you will notice a dramatic improvement in your listening skills. When you aren’t honing your listening skills with TV or movies, try listening to different radio shows in English. It could be an entertainment segment or a serious interview on current affairs – the choice is yours. These are the most practical tips that one can get when it comes to IELTS preparation for the listening and speaking test.
Caution: Don’t expect the best results in one or two days, even for native English speakers listening skills take time, but give it some time, and you will not regret it.
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