When was the last time you panicked?
It’s easy to panic when you realize you’ve missed an answer on IELTS Listening.
Today we’re providing practice that will help you avoid this!
These strategies will also help you stay on track and get back on track if you get lost.
Option #1: Work with a speaking partner
You can prepare the activity we’re modeling today for a speaking partner.
Ask them to prepare one for you as well!
Step 1: Listen to a podcast or other audio recording. If it’s a video, be sure to listen without watching to practice for IELTS audio where you will have no visual cues.
Step: 2: Pull out 4-5 interesting words or phrases.
Step 3: Look up and write down synonyms or parallel expressions for these phrases.
Step 4: Provide these synonyms along with the audio clip to your speaking partner. They should be in order in the audio.
Step 5: Challenge them to listen for the words or phrases in the text that match the synonyms. If they miss one, practice not panicking and listening for the next one.
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Option #2: Use AI
Upload audio and ask AI to provide you with parallel expressions for it.
Alternatively, ask AI to provide you with audio and synonyms for phrases in it.
The paid version of ChatGPT can read the audio for you.
The free version will return something like this:
If You Want to Hear It
You can paste the paragraph into one of these free text-to-speech tools:
- NaturalReader
- Google Translate
- ElevenLabs
Just paste the text and press play to hear it like a listening exercise.
AI Example
The following is an example of what AI will provide you:
AI prompt: Please provide a paragraph about trees that might be in ielts listening audio and 4 parallel expressions to listen for that might be in ielts questions about this audio
Be aware that if you don’t provide a topic, AI might have the topic be “IELTS study”.
You will likely be shown phrases that occur in the audio and then possible parallel expressions.
Hide or ignore the phrases in the audio for now as you will want to practice listening for these!
If working with a partner, they can also use AI and only provide you with the parallel expressions.
Possible parallel expressions in questions:
- Protecting natural systems
- Offer shelter for wildlife
- Keep the ground firm and secure
- Reduce soil loss
We’ll now read the audio. Listen for these parallel expressions. If you miss one, practice not panicking and immediately looking for the next one.
Audio for this activity
Here is a transcript of the audio provided in the podcast episode:
Trees play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. One of their most important functions is absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releasing oxygen through a process called photosynthesis. This helps reduce the impact of climate change. Trees also provide habitats for many species of birds, insects, and small mammals, making them essential for biodiversity. In addition, their roots stabilize the soil, which helps prevent erosion during heavy rain. Because of these environmental benefits, governments and environmental organizations around the world are increasingly encouraging large-scale tree-planting projects.
Don’t miss this series!
This is part 2 of a 2-part series.
If you missed it, check out Part 1 IE 1587: What If I Get Lost on IELTS Listening?
Takeaway
Many students find themselves losing track during the IELTS Listening exam.
With the strategies and practice provided in this series, you can make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
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