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IELTS Test Results competition

IELTS Results competition winners in September 2009

We had a lot of winners in September, which is great. It makes me really happy to see so many of you succeed in your IELTS exams.

While we’re on this subject, there is something I’d like to explain about this monthly competition. Many people are missing out on an opportunity to become the winners because they think their scores are too low – but there is always a good chance that other scores will be lower, or equal to yours 🙂

So I invite everyone to submit their results and see what happens – after all you have nothing to lose.

I am pleased to announce that from all the people who submitted their results in September the highest scores belong to:

Adel Shabana from Egypt, Band 8.0 in Academic module

Sanchit Paul from India, Band 8.0 in Academic module

Elham Khani from Iran, Band 8.0 in Academic module

Manisha Anand from India, Band 7.5 in General Training module

Dear winners, congratulations to all, your hard work paid off big time. Your results are right on top of our winners page and according to our tradition, your very own special certificates are on their way to your Inbox.

And now it’s your chance to give something back. We all are waiting for you to share your best tips and secrets of success. Please send me an email and answer this question: “What does it take to get a high score in IELTS?”. Your answers will be published to give everyone a chance to learn from the high achievers.

Finally, last but not least – I know that many people are having their exams this weekend, so good luck with your preparation and I wish you to get your target score!

IELTS tips from Mythri, our results competition winner

Remember Mythri, who got 8.5 in IELTS last month? I asked her for advice, what in her opinion is important to get a high score, and here is what she says:

“My tips will be relevant for those who are already conversant with the English language in general, but need to understand the dynamics of the exam.

1. Understanding the exam is the first step. One must have a clear idea of the modules, what the different components are, and what sort of questions could be asked under each component. I started with the IELTS blog as it explained each aspect of the module and had great tips. I also looked at the official IELTS site for examples of various types of questions.

2. I solved several tests, rigidly timed (time is a very critical commodity in the test).

3. Reading and listening test performance has to be perfect as it’s our accuracy which determines the score. Writing and speaking is not totally in our hands.

4. Listening – I listened to talk shows and the news for some time every day. UK postcodes may form an answer and they are of the form “HR 4 2 BL”. I was not expecting this, so i was a bit stunned.

5. Writing – Using the first 5 minutes to chalk out a plan and arranging the answer is vital. Practice the terminology for interpretation of graphs and use the terms liberally, creating variety in the answer.

6. Kindly use the last 5 minutes to revise the answer, as however good you are, you are bound to make spelling errors under stress.

7. Speaking – most examiners are very kind and it is really easy to make a slightly formal conversation. It s not exactly talking to your neighbor, but not that frightening either. You don’t have to sound brilliant. You do not necessarily have to use very complicated vocabulary. I spoke slowly with clarity and accuracy using rather average vocabulary.

8. Finally, it is important to take a mock test at least twice before the exam. You must time yourself and run through all the aspects of the module over 2 hrs and 40 minutes in one stretch.

It is a test of your endurance and ability to concentrate over that length of time. Its tough as you are hanging on to every little word like your life depends on it!

Thanking Simone for her wonderful effort, I’d like to wish all the exam goers the very best of luck.

Regards,
Mythri”