IELTS Preparation
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I think 15 days should be good enough to score you 7 - 7.5 (but all depends on the intensity of your practice).
- Practice 5-6 hours every day, rather than 12 hours two days before the test. That's my advice.
RE: the resources, I highly recommend that you use official material and books written by experts rather than online random resources. Why? Because This approach will not only prepare you with the right material but more importantly train your non-english brain in a consistent manner. Consistency is key to success in IELTS. Your mind doesn't function randomly and can't focus on different sources, you have to be consistent in your practice. You don't want to jump between different types of material(s). Stick with 2-3 books with their own attached audio, and you will be fine.
If you go to the thread I shared some official material that I came across here:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/full-ielts-books-tests-download-links-included.501746/
The following book list is a MUST:
A. Cambridge (Official) IELTS 11 General Training (2016). Student’s Book With Answers (Ebook & Audio CD) ** Top Selling**
B. The official Cambridge Guide For IELTS 2014 Edition 10 (For Academic & General Training)
The above books do have tests included, but they're more or less for learning purposes.
Therefore, after you're done with each book, I highly recommend that you devote 3 full hours + 15 minutes, sit in a quiet area to do the full practice test (including speaking). This will give you the full test experience.
1. IDP IELTS Full Test (General Training Module)
2. IELTS Canada Full Test (General Training Module)
3. IELTS British Council Samples Test (General Training Module)
- Practice 5-6 hours every day, rather than 12 hours two days before the test. That's my advice.
RE: the resources, I highly recommend that you use official material and books written by experts rather than online random resources. Why? Because This approach will not only prepare you with the right material but more importantly train your non-english brain in a consistent manner. Consistency is key to success in IELTS. Your mind doesn't function randomly and can't focus on different sources, you have to be consistent in your practice. You don't want to jump between different types of material(s). Stick with 2-3 books with their own attached audio, and you will be fine.
If you go to the thread I shared some official material that I came across here:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/full-ielts-books-tests-download-links-included.501746/
The following book list is a MUST:
A. Cambridge (Official) IELTS 11 General Training (2016). Student’s Book With Answers (Ebook & Audio CD) ** Top Selling**
- Direct Download Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0WybrgobEuiWkhGT3BSMVJFaUE
- File size: 190 MB + Audio Files.
B. The official Cambridge Guide For IELTS 2014 Edition 10 (For Academic & General Training)
- · Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxl9VvORojM6NURDRU14ai1DQTg/view
- · File Size; 46 MB
The above books do have tests included, but they're more or less for learning purposes.
Therefore, after you're done with each book, I highly recommend that you devote 3 full hours + 15 minutes, sit in a quiet area to do the full practice test (including speaking). This will give you the full test experience.
1. IDP IELTS Full Test (General Training Module)
2. IELTS Canada Full Test (General Training Module)
- · Link: http://ieltscanadatest.com/prepare-for-ielts/practice-tests/free-ielts-practice-tests-general/
3. IELTS British Council Samples Test (General Training Module)
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Thanks a Lot for your help, this is very helpful to me. really appreciate......
Hi,
I am getting confuses in reading section wherein we have to say whether this statement is "True/False/Not given".
In 'False' and 'Not given' is very much confusing to me because it almost temp to write False where actual comes ' Not Given" .Can anyone please help me how to tackle this situation.
I am getting confuses in reading section wherein we have to say whether this statement is "True/False/Not given".
In 'False' and 'Not given' is very much confusing to me because it almost temp to write False where actual comes ' Not Given" .Can anyone please help me how to tackle this situation.
'Not given' is where the information is not provided in the text. It is impossible to answer the question with the information in the passage.
'False' is where the information is correct. Take a look at the example below:
"The dog was brown with white spots and liked to chase cats."
Q: The dog liked to chase cats.
A. True
Q: The dog was all brown.
A: False
Q: The dog was 10 years old.
A. Not given.
Okay... Thanks go the point..
so basically there will be one word which will not be there in to the statement.
That's right but often not just one word. There might be an entire sentence or statement not included.
The 'Not Given' option is MUCH more complicated than what you've explained. I wish it's that easy (or even 50% less easier) than your example!
Usually, in IELTS, the question would be paraphrased differently than the actual paragraph, and more often than not, we must carefully read the ENTIRE paragraph to find out not only the connection between words (ie. what has been claimed vs actual) but also the whole meaning. That is, one must be very good at interfering to excel in this section. I think this skill cannot be mastered by teaching but more or less by practicing & getting thorough feedback.
The only way to excel at "True/False/Not Given' is to practice these questions with as much readings as possible.