Common Mistakes To Avoid in IELTS

If you don’t know the reason that why you lose your band again and again in any of the modules (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Then there are a few of the mistakes that can be done by the students. And to avoid all common mistakes in IELTS. You must in need to put a glance over the following points.

 1. IGNORING INSTRUCTIONS: ignoring the instructions is one of the main and very common mistakes done by the test taker, the reason being stress, anxiety, and a limited amount of time. So it is advisable for the test taker to kindly read the instructions in all the modules before writing the answers as every module of IELTS has its own demands.  Hence, test takers should be advised not to give the examiner an opportunity to penalize them. 

2. TIME MANAGEMENT: time management skills are important in the IELTS exam as every module’s task or questions should be done within a particular time span. And it is mandatory for you to know that exactly how much time is needed on each question. Therefore, through this way, you can be able to answer each and every question completely to the best of your abilities. You might even consider a strategy.

3. FOCUS: lack of focus is another major mistake on the part of the test takers, especially when it comes to the reading and listening module. There must be undivided attention in tackling all the modules of IELTS. Repeat sentences and questions to yourself for better understanding to make sure that the right information is communicated to you. This will help you to focus on giving the correct response to the question.

4. SPELLING, GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY: these are regarded as the fundamental elements of the IELTS exam. Most test-takers avoid such elements and get low bands. You can build your grammar and vocabulary by reading more. This will help you in spelling too. Test takers should ensure that they are in the regular practice of reading and writing. And if you want to clear your English language test. Then it is also necessary that your vocabulary is good. Without it, you’ll face many challenges whether it’s reading signs, speaking to others, or listening.

5. MISPRONUNCIATION OF WORDS: IELTS is a test of English proficiency. Test takers should be in the practice pronouncing the English words clearly and correctly, especially in the speaking module. Your accent will never be the reason for losing your points. However, the way you pronounce English words will. Test takers should ensure that they are saying the words fully and clearly.