Tips to achieve a high band in IELTS

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a world’s most popular test which is conducted to test candidate’s proficiency in English language for higher education and immigration. This proficiency test is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. In IELTS test, the candidates will be assessed on the following elements of English Language- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

The world’s leading Language assessment experts have developed IELTS which is supposed to test candidate’s full range of English skills required to succeed in new jobs or study placement abroad.

IELTS 9-band scale

The candidates will be given a score from 1 to 9 for each part of the test- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The overall band score of candidate is calculated by taking the mean score of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). The overall band score of the candidate is rounded to the nearest whole or half band. The band score of 6 to 8 is considered to be best but to achieve band 8, one has to work hard and practice each and every aspect of English Language with full sincerity.

There are two types of IELTS test: -

1. IELTS Academic – This test is conducted to test candidate’s level of English Language proficiency which is appropriate for an academic environment.
2. IELTS General Training- This test is conducted to test candidate’s English Language proficiency in a practical and everyday context.

Let us discus important tips to enhance band score in IELTS and these tips are: -

1. The candidate should properly know the test pattern, before beginning exam preparation.
2. Thereafter, the candidates should thoroughly understand the test format and types of questions asked in IELTS test.
3. As discussed earlier, the candidates proficiency in English language will tested in tests namely - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Tests.  
4. Do study and examine previous year IELTS Tests and try to attempt them with full sincerity by keeping a stop-watch, to check your answering speed. The candidate should know about the time-limit of attempting the test and try to work hard on their time-management skills. It will help them in solving questions in tests easily and accurately.
5. The candidates are advised to devote one hour to attempt Reading and Writing Tests and 40 minutes to Listening Test. The candidates should note that Speaking test is conducted for 15 minutes only. Therefore, they should give a practice by monitoring the respective time limit to learn the time management for IELTS Test.
6. The candidates should understand the marking scheme which is used to award scores for the answers. In Listening and Reading Tests, the points are awarded for every correct answer. In Speaking and Writing Tests, the points will be awarded as per examiner’s observation. As there is no negative marking in IELTS exam, the candidates are advised to attempt all the questions.
7. The candidates should do their self-analysis and test their proficiency in English language and then try to improve it to reach the desired level for IELTS test.
8. The candidates should target their band score and practice hard to achieve it. They should regularly practice mock tests and work hard on their weaknesses.
9. The candidates should properly judge their proficiency in each and every element of English language and adopt a proper strategy in overcoming their weaknesses accordingly.
10. In case of doubts and queries, the candidate should take guidance from well-qualified subject experts. It will be an appropriate strategy for you in achieving targeted band score in IELTS test.

We hope that these important tips will be beneficial for you in scoring high in IELTS test.

Hoping for a bright career ahead for all the deserving candidates who have big ambitions of studying and settling abroad! 

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