The world is in a paused state right now. There is just so much commotion. There is not much we can do about it, except stay at home and keep everybody safe in one way or the other. In such a state it becomes inevitable that you cannot attend schools and colleges anymore. All your academic activities are happening with the help of the internet. This is one of the reasons that  Skylark Education is ready to lend expertise via Online Training so that you can prepare at your own convenience and flexibility. The  Skylark Education Online IELTS Training course offers you the right opportunity to be on the top of your preparations during such a time. Till then you can learn for free from our daily blogs. Mentioned below are some important tips for IELTS preparation. 

TIPS TO PREPARE FOR IELTS EXAM AT HOME

FOR IELTS READING TEST

✔ Read a lot of materials available.

✔ Read materials of different types and genres to get acquainted with the word flow and pauses.

✔ Time yourself with how many words you can read within the time frame.

✔ Learn how to read through a paragraph without having to read each word and punctuation.

✔ Get acquainted with synonyms. It will help you not be stuck on words you do not know.

FOR IELTS WRITING TEST

✔ Prepare pointers of common topics

✔ Use this time to learn how to make mind maps

✔ Train yourself on how you can manage time for various sections

✔ Practice learning different word alternatives.

✔  Test yourself for how many words and sentences you can draft under the time frame.

FOR IELTS LISTENING TEST

✔ Train yourself on how to catchwords and phrases within one exposure.

✔ Watch movies and TV shows without subtitles to prepare yourself better.

✔ Watch and listen to recordings of various accents of the English language.

✔ Prepare yourself on how to differentiate between similar-sounding words.

FOR IELTS SPEAKING TEST

✔ Learn how to not use empty words like “uh” and “um”.

✔ Prepare on how to make mind maps in your mind and talk with a layout.

✔ When you answer, think in English and speak in English. Preparation for this is required. Get yourself acquainted to the language and its expressions as much as possible. 

✔ When you speak, your vocabulary, pronunciation and articulation is more important. Make sure you know alternate words for some words that you are required to use repeatedly. 

✔ Learn how to talk in a normal pace. 

✔ Learn how to smile and talk.

✔ Now that you have all this alone time, practicing in front of the mirror is one of the most feasible solution. 

For many overseas aspirants especially those wanting to migrate to Australia, New Zealand etc., it might be hard to prepare right now given the lockdown. Your PTE test preparations however should not come at a standstill. At  Skylark Education, we have developed a customized series of Online Training sessions that you can take at your ease. The  Skylark Education Online PTE Training course is detailed with strategies to answer different types of questions.