IELTS Exam Update in 2023: Here is the new strategy to crack IELTS

Avoid any surprises on the test day. Go through the IELTS pattern in detail.

Improve your vocabulary

Vocabulary is a critical component of the test. Almost 25 per cent of your total marks, which are in the writing and speaking section, are dependent on your vocabulary.

Read faster

Improving your reading speed will help you identify essential passage parts quickly. It will also enable you to zero in on the important and right parts.

Create an idea bank

To improve your score in the writing and reading section, create your idea bank — a list of words that are new to you, topics that you like, news articles of interest, a list of ideas relevant to your field of work etc. Go through this idea bank before the test. It will provide variety to your sentences and improve your writing and speaking ability.

Record yourself while speaking

Ask your friends, family, siblings or batch-mates to feed questions and record your answers for the speaking task. Listening to your recordings will help you improve your speaking skills.

Immerse yourself in the English language

Surround yourself in an environment where you store English in your mind in active and passive ways. Watching movies or series, listening to songs, and talking or chatting with friends in English are fun ways to help you improve your command of the language while rejuvenating yourself.

Build a Study Plan

Divide your entire preparation into three phases and set a target score based on your admission requirements. In phase one, focus on understanding the fundamentals of your weak areas. Attempt topic-wise tests for your strong suits.

Get Feedback

Practice every day. Practice all sections every day. While reading and listening are passive skills, they require you to process the information given and answer the questions.