We have aimed at the desired score, compared the desired score with the current level of English, the only thing left out is the matter of the strategy to get well-prepared for the exam.
If your general language level is at B2-C1, and you need 7.5 Overall, you are lucky, now you only have to learn the format of the tasks better.
I suggest that you pause by the list of the most recommended resources and applications by teachers and trainers of IELTS. The best news is they are free, and most will fit compactly on a smartphone.
IELTS Preparation Strategy. IELTS essentials will tell you capaciously and in fact about the stages of preparation and their productivity. Start with it. The whole picture of the test will become voluminous and panoramic.
By the way, in the Studio, all IELTS trainers prefer to define and speak the preparation strategy as the next step immediately after determining the language level.
For my taste, this is # 1 application in the test preparation. Excellent functionality and language material. It also monitors the performance of your training with detailed analysis and statistics for each exam item.
IELTS Skills. Focus on all 4 sections of the exam. It is possible to train each section (skill) separately. The application gives high-quality practice of all sections of the test with training, interactive tasks and practice of all types of tasks for the successful completion of IELTS.
IELTS Prep App. This application grants free access to a high-quality simulation of an exam with a real countdown. Of the significant pros - it qualitatively demonstrates the evaluation criteria and significantly adds confidence in one's abilities.
IELTS Word Power - This is a powerful vocabulary pump proposed by the British Council. Over 100 questions will test your "power of word." Pay attention if you feel that the vocabulary requires qualitative changes.
IELTS Listening-3 levels. App. Is specially designed to refine listening skills. Definitely a convenient application, it also works offline. It has 3 levels of complexity, 34 lessons each. A lot of useful words and phrases, various listening formats. Worth-trying.
BBC Learning English This is the "gold reserve" of all kinds of practical material for Listening and Reading, lexical material, a source of ideas for an essay.
Learn English Podcasts. Another British Council product. Without such a resource, Listening skills would be difficult to polish. Take and listen. A wide range of themes, timbres, accents and at different speeds.
IELTS Writing 2020. For most, writing is the hardest part. Difficulty in timing, clarity of the plan and sketching ideas. With all this, the application copes with a bang. This assistant is completely free and offline.
Flo Joe This resource is loved by teachers. Boatload of practice. And practice, as you know, will stretch your score to the desired and even higher.
The article is prepared by Helen Kupriyanova,
Director of Studies at Red Arrow English Studio , teacher-trainer of international exams.
