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Listening part one

IELTS Listening

First part of the examLasts about 30 minutes

10 minutes to transfer the answers to an answer paper.

IELTS SeminarThe four parts of the listening exam1. Speakers discuss a social question2. One person speaks on a general topic3. 3 or 4 people speak about education/training etc.4. One person gives a long talk on academic topic

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Why is IELTS Listening so hard?

IELTS ListeningThe Grammar is hard

The vocabulary is difficultSpeak quickly

Different accentsThese are not the problem!

Difficult because you only hear the CD once

IELTS SeminarEvery other part of exam – you decide the speedNot with listeningYou can get lost.Waiting for the first answer for 30 minutes

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TOP TIPSListen to different kinds of interactionNot just one person speaking

IELTS SeminarHow many do you need to get right?Not always the same, but approximately:

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How to get extra marks? Use your timeThe work you do before the recording starts.

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Use the thinking time wiselyRead the instructions carefully.Understand the questions.Underline key words or phrases.

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AnticipateWhat answer do I expect?Listen for synonyms

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Make a map of the text.Sign postsWhat information have they given me before the listening?This will help you not to get lost

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Revise the key areas.Numbers, dates and timesEducation

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On average 7 of the 40 answers are numbers, dates, times etcPractise this area, including spellingProper nouns often spelled out

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Beware of distractors!Don’t stop listening when you think you have heard the answer.The correct answer is often after a distractor.

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If you don’t know the answer what do you do?

GUESS

IELTS Listening