Top Strategies to Score 8+ Bands in IELTS

IELTS Exam Pattern

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally recognised standardized English proficiency test for non-native English speakers. This test evaluates four major skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The test is available in two formats:

1. Academic IELTS – It is for the students who aspire to study abroad
2. General Training IELTS – It is for professionals and immigrants who would like to work or permanently reside abroad.

The total score is given in the range from 0 to and if you achieve an 8+ band score it is considered an excellent score. The various methods to score 8+ are given below, lets check one of them one by one.

Listening Test

• There will be 40 questions divided into 4 sections
• The time duration is 30 minutes along with 10 minutes in the end to transfer answers.
• The type of questions are multiple choice, matching, map, diagram labeling, form,note,flowchart, summary completion

Reading Test

• There are total three passages of total 40 questions
• The candidate gets a total time duration of 60 minutes
• The types of questions ranges from
• True/False/Not Given, multiple choice to summary completion

Writing Test

• There are Total two task which of essay and report letter writing
• The total duration of test 60 minutes
• The task 1 Use of 150 words in which it type of questions asked describing graph/chart (Academic) or writing a letter (General Training)
• The task 2 writing an essay of 250 words which may be argumentative in nature

Speaking Test

It consists of 3 parts and involves one on one interaction with the examiner with a total duration of 11 to 14 minutes:

• Introduction and Interview: You supposed to introduce yourself in this round the exam wants to know general things like a family your education etc and other topics related to daily life
• Cue Card- You will be given a Topic to speak in which preparation time is of 1 minute and speaking time a very from 3 to 4 minutes
• Discussion: The time duration of this round varies from 3 to 4 minutes and examiner will discuss the topic of the topic given in the cue card round.
  

To target School band of 8 and IELTS listening test round following things should be followed regularly.

1. Listen to English podcasts, news, and audiobooks regularly .
2. Practice prediction of possible answers by having a glance at questions that are asked before listening.
3. Make concise notes while listening.
4. Incorrect spelling leads to losing marks hence work on improving spellings and synonyms
5. Make sure you don’t exceed the word limit mentioned in the instructions,Hence Follow the instructions strictly
6. You need to take regular IELTS mock test to improve your performance you can enroll in our IELTS coaching in Janakpuri where you will be provided with expert guidance So that you can achieve the score band of 8 + in your IELTS exam and open the door Way to Canada.

How do you score band 8 on the IELTS Reading test?

1. When you read You don’t have to focus on every word just go through the keywords
2. Practice Paraphrasing: Questions often use synonyms instead of exact words from the passage.
3. You have to paraphrase the passages that is convert the passage into your own words as the questions asked may use synonyms from the passage
4. Don’t spend more than 20 minutes on each passage.
5. You can answer each and every question as there is no negative marking.
6. Regularly read English newspapers and books to Improve your vocabulary

How do you score band 8 on the IELTS Writing test?

1. Answer both Task 1 and Task 2 fully
2. Write your answer in a structured format with clear introductions, proper paragraphs and conclusion
3. Once after writing the answer show grammatical dreams and accuracy but just simply paraphrasing or using synonyms
4. Answer written should have logical base and have proper argument with examples
5. The above mentioned points may require expert guidance with feedback on how you write your answers join our IELTS coaching in Janakpuri where you can practice regularly and improve

How do you score band 8 on the IELTS Speaking test?

1. Long pauses and using ‘um’ and ‘uh’ will give bad impression therefore you need to speak fluently
2. Don’t Stick to giving one-word responses instead explain your answers with examples
3. Show your knowledge of English language by using synonyms idioms which will show or reflect your wide range of a capillary
4. Practice your speech by controlling stress and intonation i.e the Rise and fall of your voice pattern
5. Record your voice and speech and analyse later where the things are wrong and not it down and work on it again and again