Tips for Listening, Attn: Dr. Hasib

[flyingbird]

Hi Dr. Hasib,
can you please share the tips for listening in IELTS examinaiton.

 

[mute_man]

PM to Dr. Hasib.

 

[Dr.Hasib]

study Barron's IELTS...this book has some awesome tips for Listening...
Download Barrons IELTS book***
http://www.4shared.com/file/nTredG95/Barons_IELTS.html



Listening Tips
These tips will help you improve your listening score.
1. Learn and understand the directions now. You will want to use your time during the test to study the questions, not the directions.
2. Study the different types of questions. Be prepared for what the question might ask you to do. Be prepared to complete a sentence, check1 a box, or choose a letter.
3. You should take notes in your question booklet as you listen. You can crcIe possible answers and change your mind later when you transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
4. If you don't know an answer, you can guess. However, there is a penalty for wrong answers. Make sure you think you are right. It you guess wrong, you will lose a point
5. Anytime you have a chance, study the next set of questions. Make assumptions about what you think you will hear.
6. When you make assumptions, ask yourself: Who? What? When? Where? and How?
7. The correct answer Is often repeated, but the words will not be written exactly as they are heard The test will use paraphrases and synonyms.
6. There Is a lot of information given In the dialogues and lectures that Is not tested. Try to listen only for answers to the questions.
9. Don't get stuck on a question. It you didn't hear the answer, go on.
10. The answers are given in order. For example. if you hear the answer to Question 10. but didn't hear the answer for Question 9, you missed Question 9. You will not hear the answer later. Guess the answer to Question 9 and move on.
11. Be sure to read the instructions you receive from the test center. Some supply pencils; some ask you to bring your own. If you are given an IELTS pencil at the start of the exam, you will probably not be allowed to bring you own pen or pencil Into the examining room. You could bring a number 2 pencil, a soft lead pencil, to make sure you have something to write with. You may have to leave it outside the test center, but it's better to have a pencil than not.
12. When you write a word in a blank, you must spell the word correctly. It doesn't matter if you use British or American spelling It must be spelled correctly. You will get a lower score if you did not spell correctly.

DOs and DON'Ts
Listen carefully to the introduction to each section. This will give you useful
information about the situation and the speakers.
Use the time at the beginning of each section (and in the middle of Sections 1
– 3) to look through the questions and think about the topic.
Read the instructions for each task carefully. Remember to check the
maximum number of words allowed.
Write all your answers as you listen – remember you won't hear the recording
a second time.
Check that what you write makes sense in the context.
Answer all the questions even if you don't feel sure about an answer – you may
have understood more than you think.
Wait until the end of the test to transfer your answers. You have ten minutes
for this which is plenty of time.
Write clearly when you transfer your answers. If an answer isn't clear on your
answer sheet, you will lose the mark.
Check your spelling (and grammar where necessary).
Don't worry if you have to cross out or change an answer.
Don't panic if you miss one question. Look ahead and concentrate on the next
one.
Don't try to rephrase what you hear. Write down the words you hear which fit
the question.
Don't write more than the maximum number of words or letters allowed for
each answer.
Don't copy any words that were printed on the Question Paper when you
transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet.

Source: Barrons IELTS

 

[Kaushik Roy]

I got 8.5 in listening and I found it to be moderately easy, provided the following are adhered to :-

1. Make sure you do all the listening exercises in the practice books.
2. If possible do them multiple times
3. Try not to do more than 2 practice tests at one go. Its not a question of capability. More often than not the levels of concentration start deteriorating after the second consecutive listening practice attempt.
4. BBC really helps tune one's ears. Take a peek once in a while(or regularly if possible).
5. Make an effort to catch the words and facts on the fly. To most people it doesn't come naturally, coz if it did you probably wouldn't have to give the exam in the first place.
6. Don't be bewildered by thinking "what the hell is the speaker saying!!" or "she's speaking way too fast". Trust me the tapes can be followed. Believe this and you'll do fine.
7. Sometimes the speaker gives an info which apparently has potential to be the right answer, but it isn't. So before jotting down the answer make sure there isn't a change in the facts coming. For e.g. "The market price is 20. (this is the point where you immidiately go on to write 20), but it will be increased to 30 from tomorrow. blah blah .. "
8. Have faith in yourself. Do not falter in your practice schedule.

If I come up with anything else I shall put them down here.

Good luck to you mate.

 

[NatalieWillson]

Nice tips.Hope it will provide good help to everyone.

 

[Kaushik Roy]

hehe. if the tips help u then u can gimme a +1 ;D

 

[Nayma]

study Barron's IELTS...this book has some awesome tips for Listening...
Download Barrons IELTS book***
http://www.4shared.com/file/nTredG95/Barons_IELTS.html



Listening Tips
These tips will help you improve your listening score.
1. Learn and understand the directions now. You will want to use your time during the test to study the questions, not the directions.
2. Study the different types of questions. Be prepared for what the question might ask you to do. Be prepared to complete a sentence, check1 a box, or choose a letter.
3. You should take notes in your question booklet as you listen. You can crcIe possible answers and change your mind later when you transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
4. If you don't know an answer, you can guess. However, there is a penalty for wrong answers. Make sure you think you are right. It you guess wrong, you will lose a point
5. Anytime you have a chance, study the next set of questions. Make assumptions about what you think you will hear.
6. When you make assumptions, ask yourself: Who? What? When? Where? and How?
7. The correct answer Is often repeated, but the words will not be written exactly as they are heard The test will use paraphrases and synonyms.
6. There Is a lot of information given In the dialogues and lectures that Is not tested. Try to listen only for answers to the questions.
9. Don't get stuck on a question. It you didn't hear the answer, go on.
10. The answers are given in order. For example. if you hear the answer to Question 10. but didn't hear the answer for Question 9, you missed Question 9. You will not hear the answer later. Guess the answer to Question 9 and move on.
11. Be sure to read the instructions you receive from the test center. Some supply pencils; some ask you to bring your own. If you are given an IELTS pencil at the start of the exam, you will probably not be allowed to bring you own pen or pencil Into the examining room. You could bring a number 2 pencil, a soft lead pencil, to make sure you have something to write with. You may have to leave it outside the test center, but it's better to have a pencil than not.
12. When you write a word in a blank, you must spell the word correctly. It doesn't matter if you use British or American spelling It must be spelled correctly. You will get a lower score if you did not spell correctly.

DOs and DON'Ts
Listen carefully to the introduction to each section. This will give you useful
information about the situation and the speakers.
Use the time at the beginning of each section (and in the middle of Sections 1
– 3) to look through the questions and think about the topic.
Read the instructions for each task carefully. Remember to check the
maximum number of words allowed.
Write all your answers as you listen – remember you won't hear the recording
a second time.
Check that what you write makes sense in the context.
Answer all the questions even if you don't feel sure about an answer – you may
have understood more than you think.
Wait until the end of the test to transfer your answers. You have ten minutes
for this which is plenty of time.
Write clearly when you transfer your answers. If an answer isn't clear on your
answer sheet, you will lose the mark.
Check your spelling (and grammar where necessary).
Don't worry if you have to cross out or change an answer.
Don't panic if you miss one question. Look ahead and concentrate on the next
one.
Don't try to rephrase what you hear. Write down the words you hear which fit
the question.
Don't write more than the maximum number of words or letters allowed for
each answer.
Don't copy any words that were printed on the Question Paper when you
transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet.

Source: Barrons IELTS

Hasib bhai , its really a good help indeed.

Nayma

 

[Saeid2011]

I got 8.5 in listening and I found it to be moderately easy, provided the following are adhered to :-

1. Make sure you do all the listening exercises in the practice books.
2. If possible do them multiple times
3. Try not to do more than 2 practice tests at one go. Its not a question of capability. More often than not the levels of concentration start deteriorating after the second consecutive listening practice attempt.
4. BBC really helps tune one's ears. Take a peek once in a while(or regularly if possible).
5. Make an effort to catch the words and facts on the fly. To most people it doesn't come naturally, coz if it did you probably wouldn't have to give the exam in the first place.
6. Don't be bewildered by thinking "what the hell is the speaker saying!!" or "she's speaking way too fast". Trust me the tapes can be followed. Believe this and you'll do fine.
7. Sometimes the speaker gives an info which apparently has potential to be the right answer, but it isn't. So before jotting down the answer make sure there isn't a change in the facts coming. For e.g. "The market price is 20. (this is the point where you immidiately go on to write 20), but it will be increased to 30 from tomorrow. blah blah .. "
8. Have faith in yourself. Do not falter in your practice schedule.

If I come up with anything else I shall put them down here.

Good luck to you mate.

Thank you for sharing information.
What kind of sources was helpful for you?Books,Cds,Sattelete Channels, magazine and etc.????

 

[Dr.Hasib]

Tips for multiple choice questions (listening)


The problems with multiple choice question
A little as in the reading, multiple choice can be surprisingly tricky. Here are a few pointers:

1.You are likely to hear language from all 3 variations: don’t stop listening just because you’ve heard language from one variation. There may be a better answer soon
2.Very frequently the answers come through listening for synonyms: so don’t just listen for words, listen for the meanings of words
3.Before you listen focus on the stem of the question, not the variations. If you look at the variations too much, you can get confused.
4.Pay attention to discourse language like “Well” “However” etc. Words like this can show you there’s a change in meaning coming up.
5.Pay very close attention to the exact wording of the question. It’s a not just a listening task, but a listening AND reading task.


Read more: IELTS part 2 listening practice: multiple choice http://www.dcielts.com/ielts-listening/multiple-choice-practice/#ixzz1aGEmiEEM

 

[Saeid2011]

I had experience in IELTS for first. When sections 2 was done I missed it for moment after finishing section I find it so I got 4.5 score for this module.

 

[Ajoy the king]

great tips