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Preparation tips from successful IELTS test takers

Today, just in time for those of you taking the test this Saturday, I have some more preparation tips. These came from people who have proven themselves successful, by securing IELTS results of Band 8.

Hoang and Seema, the winners of our IELTS results competition in June and July, wrote and shared their tips for success.

Hoang said:

“In order to get a good result, just practice, practice and practice. Read a lot. In fact, read everything (in English), that is within your reach: newspapers, novels or even leaflets given to you on the streets.

Watch English-speaking programmes whenever you can to improve your Listening skill. Don’t be nervous and you will achieve the best result.”

Seema said:

“I realized that to succeed in IELTS exam or rather any exam there are two requirements, and they are:

1. Sound knowledge of the subject.
2. Sufficient practice.

I owe my English knowledge to strong foundation in school! But yes, the exam was easy for me as I practiced according to the exam pattern for 2 weeks.

For this purpose books and study material by British Council was of immense help and so were vast materials available at various sites, including IELTS-BLOG. My score would have been definitely better if I had practiced more.

My suggestions to score high is practice the IELTS related materials again and again, preferably for a month or two, if English basics are clear.

Do not panic. Stay cool.

Follow the guidelines given especially for the writing module. Writing part is the most difficult one for me, but if approached systematically it becomes easy.

I had done speaking practice for just 2 days, but will advise to do more and practice in front of a mirror or a friend.”

Thank you, Hoang and Seema!

IELTS Results competition winners in July 2010

First off, I sincerely apologize for missing the deadline – the winners of our IELTS results competition were supposed to be announced 4 days ago. But, better late than never, today is the day we announce the winners of the IELTS results competition in July. And let me tell you – we have quite a few people with very good IELTS scores.

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but last month I haven’t released any tips from the competition winners. And not because I decided to keep them to myself – but because, sadly, none of the winners has shared any advice. I hope that this month our winners will be much more generous and will let us all learn from them, do what they did, and get a great score in IELTS.

And this is the question that I’d like anyone who got a great IELTS score to answer:

“How did you study to get such a high score? What are the secrets of your success?”

And now, you can stop holding your breath, because the winners are …

Academic Module – 1st place

  • Prashantsingh Bhadona from India, Band 8.5

Academic Module – 2nd place

  • Shilpa Eapen from India, Band 8.0
  • Seema Karan from India, Band 8.0
  • Vasco Medeiros from Portugal, Band 8.0

General Training Module – 1st place

  • Philipp Gladigau from Germany, Band 8.5

Congratulations, my dear winners! Your special certificates – the evidence of your triumph – are on their way to your emails, and your results will be displayed in IELTS-Blog hall of fame.

We would love it if you shared your methods of studying that enabled you to achieve these remarkable Band scores. Please send us an email to IELTS-Blog and share.