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IELTS Test Day Check-list IELTS Essentials by IDP Education | IELTS Essentials
You have been getting ready for hundreds, even thousands, of hours. You know that your English has improved. Finally, test day arrives. For some, it is emotional; for others, it is stressful. Some just think it’s a breeze. Whichever it is, here are seven clever tips to help you achieve success on your test day.
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Know the location.
Many cities have multiple IELTS test locations. Also, on occasion, the Speaking test is in a different building from the Reading, Writing and Listening tests. Ensure you know your test locations and have the correct map and directions. If you are late, you may not be able to sit the test!
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Don’t worry, be happy!
There is a lot of research that proves positive and confident people score higher on language tests. You worked hard to improve your English. You are an intelligent person with a bright future. Believe in these facts and smile about it!
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All-nighters don’t work in IELTS.
Maybe it works for a history exam, but IELTS has been designed by language experts from around the world to get an accurate read on your true language abilities. It is impossible to learn a language the night before. Of course, do some practice tests in the weeks and months before, but don’t cram. Take it easy. Sleep well. Be positive. Eat a nutritious breakfast and be ready for anything.
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Give yourself the whole day.
Imagine trying to do a Speaking test while your best friends are waiting for you at your favourite restaurant. Not cool! When you consider travel-time, registration, the Speaking interview schedule, and the other three tests, IELTS can take your whole day. Make sure you don’t schedule other plans around these times. If you plan other activities on test day, it might worry you and affect your performance.
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An IELTS 8.0 is easy if I cheat!
Have you lost your mind? IELTS won’t be fooled! There is a reason IELTS is the immigration and academic test of choice for the top institutions in the world. This is because of its security. IELTS supervisors and examiners are some of the strictest, best trained and observant professionals in the language testing world. So don’t do something you will regret.
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Know how you’ll be scored.
The road to success is to give IELTS what it wants. It wants a clear sample of your speaking, reading, writing and listening abilities. What does that mean? Every language test is a little bit different. To know specifically what the test is looking for, attend a masterclass or review the IELTS support toolkit.
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