23 Keys for Academic IELTS™ Success

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One of my favorite podcasts is 6 Minutes English by the BBC.

Audio 1: using the English language to get by in an English-speaking country.
Audio 2: mostly involves a floor plan or a map which you will need to study carefully.
Audios 3 and 4: primarily related to academic subjects, with the last one predominantly harder than the rest

You have 30 minutes to respond to questions about four (4) audios (monologues and conversations) plus 10 minutes to transfer answers to an answer sheet

work with a native English instructor with IELTS prep experience

Key #5: Answer the question

Key #4: Increase your English exposure

Focus on your weaknesses, but also review your strengths

Every worthwhile endeavor starts with a plan

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail