Is it possible to earn a band 9 in IELTS Listening?
Yes, it is correct! There are a few things you should do before the exam and a few things you should focus on throughout the exam. You may significantly improve your score and even earn a band 9 if you follow these instructions. Here are the top 10 IELTS Listening recommendations to help you earn the score you want on the IELTS Listening test:
Before the test
1. Improve your general listening skills
The purpose of the IELTS Listening part is to assess your ability to listen. Don't rely on practise tests to raise your score: they're insufficient! They will assist you in becoming comfortable with the test, but they will not significantly improve your listening skills. Doing various listening exercises, listening to general listening materials (radio broadcasts, TV shows, documental programmes, etc.) and then doing IELTS Listening practise exams is far more successful.
2. Improve your vocabulary on the subject
Almost typically, Section 3 is about education. For instance, pupils and a tutor discussing an assignment. Learn as much vocabulary as you can concerning university studies. You will gain a better understanding of this section if you do so.
On the test
3. Word types
Skip over the questions and determine which type of word best fits in each blank. Is it a noun, a verb, an adverb, or adverbial phrase? Fill in the blanks with 'N' for noun, 'V' for verb, and so on. This will aid your listening comprehension by allowing you to concentrate on the precise word forms.
4. "Plug in" the situation
Try to acquire a sense of what's going on. You'll get a short introduction before each part: 'Now, you'll hear a chat between...' or 'Now, you'll hear a lecture on...' Be aware that this information is not mentioned on the question paper. Take note of who is speaking, why they are speaking, and where they are located. This will make the rest of the tape much easier to comprehend.
5. Pay attention to what you are doing
Keep in mind that you'll only hear the audio once. So don't worry if you didn't hear certain words or missed some questions! Leave them blank so you may concentrate on the actual part. If you don't go over those questions at the end of the part, you'll only miss more questions and become tangled up in the recording. At the same time, you'll have to read, write, and listen.
6. Watch out words-indicators
Listen for terms like however, but, then, and finally as hints. They assist you in anticipating the speaker's next words.
7. Don't write answers too quickly
Many students fall into this trap: they mistake the needed information for the correct answer as soon as they hear it. However, this information is sometimes repeated or amended later in the section.
Example:
Sam: Thank you! I've received your email. So it is loren-hanson@gmail.com.
Loren: No-no! You have mistaken, it is loren-hamson@gmail.com, spelled with M.
Sam: Oh, I'm sorry...
8. Look for any foolish errors
You have 30 seconds after each section to double-check your answers. Spelling, plurals, and word forms must all be double-checked. Keep in mind that only responses that are written correctly will earn you points.
9. Transfer answers accurately
You will have 10 minutes after the listening test to transfer your answers into the answer sheet. And it's not uncommon for kids to be perplexed by the numeration! Check that your answers fit into the correct numbered space as you write them down. To put it another way, make sure that the answer to question 7 is entered into space number 7.
10. Don't leave any questions unanswered!
Because erroneous responses will not result in a loss of marks, it is preferable to enter something in the answers box even if you don't know the answer. Reread the question and make an educated guess!
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