How to prepare for IELTS Listening? #AMA

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Dr Krishna Kumar

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Hi Sunita For listening especially to improve your skills you need to listen to BBC one minute news, hard talk, BBC documentaries and make notes.Also, you need to watch English movies with subtitles. For further assistance on how to listen and how to make notes, you may contact me on urbanpro.
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Listening scores depend on your practice. Make yourself aware of the number and kinds of questions and practice as many tests as you can till you score at least 36 to 38 out of the total 40.
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In order to maximise your score in each skill , one needs to adopt certain strategies and techniques . For Listening , one needs the following : 1. Practice mock tests 2. Go through the fill in the blanks and prepare yourself 3. Anticipate probable answers so you know when it comes 4. Be alert...
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In order to maximise your score in each skill , one needs to adopt certain strategies and techniques . For Listening , one needs the following : 1. Practice mock tests 2. Go through the fill in the blanks and prepare yourself 3. Anticipate probable answers so you know when it comes 4. Be alert at all times 5. Follow the chronology of the blanks 6. Don't hurry too much , answers can be confusing 7. Language may be different in the tape and in the sheet , have good knowledge yo ensure you are able to catch the answer read less
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Listening model test online will help you out, but with that if you listen to some general conversation which is in UK or US accent. We help you to get band score of 7.5 and above. If any queries kindly contact back
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Hi, There are ample practice tests available online. To get started, it would be better if you have a guidance to understand the listening test, after that, you will be able to practice by your self. I would suggest that you refer to the British Council websites for authentic practice tests.
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You will have to listen to BBC.
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