IELTS is not just any exam to pass. It is basically an English proficiency test which is the most accepted form of language proficiency. Apart from that, it is also a part of visa procedure in some regions of the world. And we know enough about the diversity and importance of English as a language globally. Students are required to take an English proficiency test result in their admission process abroad. And IELTS exam is the most common and most diverse test scores accepted in this aspect. TOEFL and PTE can be considered as an alternative. But they are not necessarily acknowledged everywhere as compared to IELTS.

IELTS For Students

For students it can be seen just as a test result required to attach somewhere. But it is a test of English language which can’t be neglected. Even if you are not required to submit IELTS test scores, you will need to be fluent in English to be able to study abroad. Plus the IELTS is a test to evaluate all imminent aspects of your English language. So, needed or not it automatically becomes a ground basis to analyse yourself. Every student does not necessarily take IELTS to gain test scores. It can be taken to improve your skills and know competition.

How To Prepare For IELTS in One Month

There is a ton of availability in the education industry to prepare for IELTS. Courses, seminars, gatherings, mock tests etc. Many institutes provide guidelines to prepare for IELTS in just one month of time. It is sure that not enough time can be done. You can do it by yourself as well. Here is the best ways to prepare for your IELTS exams in just one month:

Know The Format Of IELTS

Before commencing, you must analyse the format of IELTS test exam format. Planning always bears extra advantage. First of all, there are two IELTS tests available; IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. According to IELTS official website both tests are graded the same way. The test comprises four aspects which are Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. However, the Reading, Listening and Writing aspect is conducted in a one time set while the Speaking aspect is conducted either before or after those three aspects mentioned. Sometimes it can be on the same day but conducted apart from the three aspects together. Timing for the IELTS test takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

After understanding the format, research the pattern and necessary information to plan your course of preparation. Being exceptional in English is not enough skill to pass IELTS with quality marks. You get many chances to attempt for IELTS but data and research shows that the different scores obtained in different IELTS bya student does not reflect a big change. So instead of wasting time on multiple attempts try to ace your one attempt with full preparation.

Schedule Your Study Plan

One of the extraordinary aspects of the IELTS exam is its format. Which is divided into different amounts. To prepare for your IELTS exam you need to divide every day of the month into the best possible manner. Consider the weight of each aspect which are; Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Then prepare your schedule accordingly. You can make alterations given your expertise and lack of understanding on a particular section. However if you can’t follow a study plan it will be difficult to pass with a quality score. An average score won’t do you any good. When you apply to a prestigious institute, the cut-off will toss you over during the admission process if you don’t have more than average score. For example –

Monday

• Reading: Read newspapers and essays.
• Listening: Try audio script papers.
• Writing: Take a mock test.
• Speaking: Speak on some particular topics.

Assign time to activities based on your current standing in English expertise. Schedule your everyday of the month like this and change activities every day. In this manner you will cover more ground and you will learn to do different things in one month.

Learning Grammar Is Essential

Of-course you don’t need to be a grammar expert to speak English. But you do need it when it comes to writing. And English grammar is something that you can prepare in less than a month. It will be a revision of what you already have learned in school. IELTS is much focused around grammar and a mistake can’t be ignored. The English language is all about grammar in its writing aspect. Learning grammar will also help you in sentence formation, correct order of words, and better words. Which will indirectly improve your quality of answers. It may not give you extra marks but sure will impact your exam evaluator.

Grammar is the core of the English language which is essential to convey a message from texts. In your one month schedule, add grammar in the reading and writing section several times to cover it. You can try different grammar books online or go over videos and papers. Books like Wren & Martin are the best option to learn grammar. However, you don’t need to complete a book for it. Just revision 3 times a week for a month should be enough. In short words, grammar will highly affect your IELTS exam as it does now.

Take On IELTS Mock Tests

Do not underestimate the IELTS mock tests. These tests are designed by experts and experienced individuals who have attended many IELTS themselves. The format, style and questions will give you an insight of the actual IELTS exam. The experience by going through these Mock tests provides direct confidence. And it’s not like you have to pay for this. Many websites provide free IELTS online practice tests or IELTS mock tests. IELTS exams can easily stress you up if you are not confident enough. It’s necessary to go through the experience before-hand to avoid future confusion. Also, you will get an understanding of question styles which will ease-up you during your actual IELTS exam attempt. Much to gain and nothing to lose. And one month is enough time to take several mock tests.

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Author Bio: Abhyank Srinet is a passionate digital entrepreneur who holds a Masters in Management degree from ESCP Europe. He started his first company while he was still studying at ESCP, and managed to scale it up by 400% in just 2 years.

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