Our awesome 3 Keys student, Lucas, shares tips today on how he stayed calm for 9’s on his IELTS Exam.
He got 9’s in Listening and Reading, and 7.5’s in Speaking and Writing. He was also our Writing Wizard Winner.
This was the first time he took the IELTS Exam. He wants to improve all bands to an 8, so he will keep studying and take the test one more time.
How to hit a 9 in IELTS Reading
- Just follow the 3 Keys system.
- Even if you get confused, because you can’t read every word, don’t panic.
- Skimming, scanning and reading for details is vital.
- If you don’t read novels, still read a lot of articles and information. Lucas reads everything from science to martial arts. Read often!
- Do a lot of practice tests applying the system.
- Don’t spend too much time looking for answers, and don’t overthink!
How to hit a 9 in IELTS Listening
- One 3 Keys strategy really helped him- “Get into it.” This has to do with warming up your brain before you listen.
- Learn some tools to lessen your anxiety on the exam.
- Part of this is anticipating the most likely problems you will have on the exam, and be ready with ways to solve them.
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How to hit a 7.5 on IELTS Speaking
- Take some one-on-one lessons with an IELTS professional, to pinpoint your personal strategies linked to the scoring system. (3 Keys students have the option to meet with Jessica on Skype.)
- For Lucas, he had to smile a bit more, and speak out with confidence and presence.
- Answer immediately- don’t pause to think.
- Learn a strategy to fill the 2 minutes in IELTS Speaking Part 2.
How to hit a 7.5 on IELTS Writing
- Practice! Lucas did essay practice every other day.
- Use high-level vocabulary.
- Use a clear and organized template, so you don’t waste any time.
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