I got band 9 in IELTS Listening twice and in this video I have summed up my strategies to get the perfect band 9.
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The strategies that I discuss in this video are as follows:
1.Numbers: 13 vs 30.
- Letters: How to recognise b and d and other similar sounds.
- Date formats: Ways to correctly write a date.
- Address/ post code: How to write postcodes of Canada, Australia and the UK.
- Recognise subtle/small changes of information.
- Word limit/ instructions- How to follow instructions.
- Use the extra time to go through questions of the next section.
8.If you aren’t sure about spelling, move on. - Identify map and follow directions.
- Signposting- helps figure out the correct answer in all sections
- Prediction: effective methods and steps.
- Awareness of grammar
- Synonym: How it helps to spot the write answer.
- Write in capital letters: Why it is important.
- If one is missed, go to the next one.
- “Calculated guess”: How to guess and get it right.
- Checking- Effective methods.
- Practice once at least everyday for 10 days leading to the exam day.
- Practice using Cambridge materials only.- why it matters.
- You are not expected to correct 40 out of 40 questions.