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I. One Month Before The Test:
   1. Practice how to manage IELTS Writing time:
If you want to take the initiative in IELTS Writing, you, first, master the time.  Concentrate highly on it, and you yourself practice writing with strict time so that you can get used to the speed in the exam room.
      • At IDP, task 1 and  task 2 are required to present on two different sheets of paper. So, please note and don’t write the wrong order of sheets.
      • For task 2: Try to take 10 minutes to make an outline. Then, write constantly. Many of you do not make an outline for the fear of spending those 10 minutes and then the time pressure, the psychology will make you forget what you are going to write.

 

   2. Get used to Answer Sheet:
One month before the exam is the best time for you to focus on solving the exam, practice like taking the real exam. However, instead of writing your answers on a draft notebook, you should write your answers on the Answer sheet for Listening & Reading and Answer Sheet for Writing so that you won’t be surprised when you take the exam. Many people who enter the exam room do not know how to fill out these Answer Sheet (Where to fill in the full name, registration number or blacken some more boxes, …). 

   3. Systematize the knowledge:
The mistakes candidates often make is the closer the exam is, the more new knowledge they need to cram. The fact that you will get better results when you are confident in what you have already known compared to worrying about what you have not known yet.
 
Take this valuable time to systematize all knowledge you have accumulated, evenly distribute a common topic every day to practice Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing with fixed time line in the exam room. For example, analyzing the charts in the writing task, presenting an event, aspects of your life, common issues about economy, education, environment, … This is also the basic for you to prepare, categorize your vocabulary, thereby ensuring you will be able to manage well in the process of taking the test (especially in the part that requires high reciprocal skills like the Writing and Speaking tests).
 

* Some notes when you pratice at home:
With the Speaking part
     •  Speak logically and clearly.
     •  Pronounce correctly.
     •  Answer the examiner’s questions correctly.
     •  Do not answer shortly.
    • Keep in a good mood when responding to the examiner. The confident answer is also one of the factors the examiner concerns in the Speaking part.

 

With the Listening section.
    • Do not hesitate in one sentence! Be assertive!: Fill in or not. If you hesitate, you may lose points for the next sentences.
    • Pay attention to the pronunciation of the person’s name. For example, when you hear a section that has a person’s name is WILSON, do not rush to fill it out but listen to the spelling right after. Many of you are too confident in filling in before listeing to the spelling so you write WILSHAN. Therefore, you fill out wrongly and lose points.

With the Reading passage.
     • Read the passage carefully.
     • For the TRUE/ FALSE or YES/ NO and NOT GIVEN answers. Specify as required, absolutely do not write  T/F or Y/N  or NG.

With the Writing task.
     • At IDP, task 1 and  task 2 are required to present on two different sheets of paper. So, please note and don’t write the wrong order of sheets.
     •  For task 2: Try to take 10 minutes to make an outline. Then, write constantly.
     • Complete the writing essay with Introduction – body – conclusion.

II. On the exam day:
   1. Bring all necessary documents:
The important documents such as Passport or identity card need to be checked and stored carefully because if there are any errors in information or you forrget to them, you will not be allowed to take the IELTS exam.

All four sections of the IELTS test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking have time limit without extra minutes. So, make sure you know the time well before the exam begins so you can continually check, master and divide the time appropriately for the reading and writing tests. Avoid the “race” with time or fear of running out of time.
 
   2. Come to the IELTS test early:
You should find the way to the exam room before the exam day to avoid getting lost. On the exam day, arrive at least 30 minutes early to make sure that you have enough time to complete the procedures before entering the exam room such as checking papers, check-in, security, …
 
   3. Listen for instructions:
Despite knowing the IELTS structures and the requirements for doing the test, you must absolutely listen to and follow the instructions from the proctor. Do not uncover an unauthorized part, do not do anything if the proctor doesn’t request or allow it. Be careful with the items that say “answers should be not more than two words, or answers should not be more than a word or a number…” If you carelessly fill in more than one word, you will immediately be deducted points.
 
   4. Prepare a strong mentality:
Be calm, take advantage of every moment, focus on the task. You will take the Listening exam first and Listening skill requires a high concentration. Losing your temper will make you miss many sentences and make unfortunate mistakes. Bạn sẽ thi Listening trước và kỹ năng listening đòi hỏi một sự tập trung cao độ. Do not lose many sentences just because of one sentence. Therefore, focus on and flow the audio.  
 
   5. Don’t be afraid to ask questions:
If you have any questions or are unsure about the filling process of information, time, topic, … don’t be afraid to ask questions to get help from the proctor. On the exam day, there is no “I think”, … Make sure you understand the rules and the process for the exam to take place successfully.

 

III. Some Notes After The Exam:  
   1. When you register for the IELTS test at IDP or British Council, the IELTS certificate will be provided and received at the center where you take the exam. You only bring your identity card or passport to the center to compare with the original file to get the certificate. For the candidates who live in other provinces, the result will be sent home freely by the center.  

   2. Normally, about two weeks after the test date, the result will be reported to the candidate. The result will announced directly at the center you have registered for the exam. Candidates who want to get the result at the center must bring the identification documents such as ID card or passport to get it.

    3. Time to get IELTS result on paper is 13 days. Time to get IELTS result on computer is 5 - 7 days. So, those who need IELTS quickly can choose the test on computer.

    4. Those who wish to take the IELTS test result home will need to notify the center at the time of speaking test. Then, based on the address provided on the application form, the center will send the result home to the candidates.

 

With the above advice from BIET Language Center, we believe that you will succeed in your IELTS exam.