Let’s say the underestimated word about IELTS test. Difficult. Yes, IELTS is not a cakewalk as many like to describe it. Especially for non-native English speakers. Getting an education in English and scoring well in IELTS are two different things and need filling the gap with practice, practice and practice.
English speaking for IELTS requires a set of requirements. IELTS thoroughly investigates your skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Acing at all languages has no alternative. You either do it or don’t. It is not exactly impossible if you embrace English from all perspectives and learn not only with grammar and vocabulary but exceptions, muses, flaws, accents, and fluency. How? We’re coming to that in a bit. Here are the top 5 ways of making smooth English speaking journey in IELTS.
1. Follow The Rules And Then Bend Them
The first thing you need to know is English is just a language and not a benchmark of intelligence. Therefore, it’s not memory tricks do no tricks in IELTS test. Start with the rules and sentence formation instructions. However, no language strictly sticks to the rule but if you are a beginner it’s necessary to comply. Once you know how proper basic language structure works you can start with breaking the rules in a way that they not only make sense but sound perfect.
2. Don’t Take Listening For Granted
If you are thinking reading is all you need, you can’t be more wrong. Pronunciations are key to English speaking. Reading will tell you how it spells but no other than people will tell you how to say it. And this will be tested in the both speaking and listening section of IELTS so watch out.
Listening to native English speakers is highly advisable. You can do so by watching English movies, series, videos, etc. A great form of entertainment is also a great form of learning, don’t miss out on it. Listening will tell you how words are naturally pronounced, how different accents play out and which accent resonates with you.
3. Dive In Deep
The fastest way to learn English is not holding back. If you think learning English is just like studying the science or maths then you need a wake up call. One or two hours per week does not improve anything. If you want to develop all aspects of English dive deep into listening to English podcasts, watch English episodes, make notes, talk with native speakers and give yourself in. Once you are indulged in English you’ll stop thinking too much before speaking, it’ll come to you on its own. The friction in the beginning eventually smoothens afterward. All you have to do is not hold back in the beginning.
4. Take Your Progress Down On Paper
Make notes of what you learned today. If you think there is a difficult word that you’ll likely forget over time, note it down. If you think you’d like to use some idiom in your day-to-day life, note it down too. looking back at your progress will not only help you in revision but reflect on your English learning journey. It’s a good marker to confirm that you are only moving ahead.
5. Believe in Yourself
Sounds very cliché but is not. Keep thinking of yourself as someone who can fluently converse and competently communicate in English. Being proficient gives a confident feeling that you can come out of your comfort zone and encounter people from your niche and outside.
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