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The best ways to study for the four IELTS sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking

How to take IELTS just ONCE, and get the score you need

Did you know? When people decide on a date to take their IELTS test, they often go with just a random date. Whenever the test centre has seats available. Whenever the deadline for their uni application is. Whenever they can get some time off work. This causes many test takers to do the test before they are really ready. What happens next is, they get a score that is lower than they need, and then they have to take IELTS again. Is there a better way? Yes, there is.

Don’t wait until your IELTS test to discover that your Speaking score is a Band 6, but you need a Band 7. It’s too time consuming and expensive. Discover well before the test what your score is and use the time you have to work on it. The end result will make you happy!

As you know, we have been working for a long time with former IELTS examiners. Previously they have been assessing Speaking and Writing at the British Council for over 10 years, and so they are the best people to evaluate you, and tell you how to score higher. They never speak in general terms! Our examiners’ advice is always laser-sharp and to the point, showing you all the issues you need to work on, and HOW to get an improvement.

Watch this video we made especially for IELTS-Blog.com users, explaining step by step how you can get feedback from a real IELTS examiner on your personal performance in Speaking – and you will see why you really should do that BEFORE taking the test!

 

Click here to get your Speaking assessed

Don’t miss your chance to hear from a REAL examiner what you should do to get a higher score. There really aren’t many services online to offer you that, and at such low price. We have so much faith in our examiners’ professionalism that we are offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee – you will get your money back if you’re not happy with the quality of the feedback you will receive. But to tell you the truth – out of everyone our examiners assessed so far, not a single person complained (and we surveyed every customer!).

Instead, here is what people are saying:

“​Thanks a lot for the opportunity to take interactive IELTS Speaking test. It was a pleasure for me. ​There is my opinion about the report – it’s amazing. I have never had a so accurate evaluation with ​such detailed analysis of my mistakes. I have nothing bad to add. It’s awesome.”
– Alina from Russia

“​This is as close to a live interview as one can get to train for the real IELTS exam. I really liked the way you structured the report – it is precise, direct to the point and it “screams” how tailored it is to my specific use of the English language. What the report states has a perfect balance between being precise and broad, and it was sufficient for me to understand all the things that I needed to understand, and take the most benefit from it.”
– Rafael from Brazil

You can read more feedback from our users here.

This is why we know YOU will have a great experience, and it will help you get a much higher score.

So, if you are thinking about using our Speaking evaluation service and have any questions, doubts, anything else to say – leave a comment below and we will reply.

IELTS Examiner Secrets and Tips

The best way to learn how your Speaking test is marked, and what your Examiner needs to hear to give you a high score, is by asking them. But how can you do that? You can’t get direct access to IELTS examiners, because they don’t do private tutoring – their work contract prohibits that.

Here is the answer you were searching for!

The videos you are about to watch are just as good as a private consultation with an examiner. Except they are better, because you get to see not one, but TWO experienced IELTS examiners sharing some information you won’t get ANYWHERE except from a REAL IELTS examiner.

Who are the Examiners?

You already know Adam, who was examining IELTS test takers for 10 years until very recently. Today we have Patrick joining Adam and doing an interview to share with you things you NEED to know, that NO ONE will tell you. Patrick is an active IELTS examiner, which is why you can’t see his face. We don’t want him to get in trouble for helping you! He is examining in 3 countries and teaching IELTS in 7 countries.

So forget about other YouTube videos for 20 minutes. If anything is worth your time, it’s the ‘IELTS Examiner Secrets’ series! There are four videos in total in the series, and you are getting access to all of them today.

Watch IELTS Examiner Secrets and Tips – Part 1

 
Watch IELTS Examiner Secrets and Tips – Part 2

 
Watch IELTS Examiner Secrets and Tips – Part 3

 
Watch IELTS Examiner Secrets and Tips – Part 4

 
What’s in the videos?

  • Some myth-busting: is IELTS really easier in some countries compared to others?
  • Examiners are human and first impression counts – Patrick suggests a great way to connect with your examiner.
  • How can examiners catch you using memorised language?
  • How IELTS Examiners mark Speaking Part 2 (and things to avoid in your speech, to score higher)
  • Why Speaking Part 3 is SO important to your score, and how ace it.
  • How long your responses should be
  • Why you should watch the examiner’s body language during the test
  • How short answers are harming your score
  • Can you make things up in the Speaking test?
  • Can you get the exact same question in Part 3 as another test taker?
  • Why some Speaking tests are getting remarked by another examiner
  • What IELTS examiners wish that candidates knew BEFORE the exam