Nitin S, an IELTS test taker talks about his experience

Nitin Saini, a full time software developer by profession took up the IELTS exam in September 2016. His score was fair (band score - 6.5) and now, Nitin is preparing to move to Canada and pursue higher education. He is graduate from Punjab Technical University, 2013 pass out.

IELTS Section	IELTS Score
Listening	7
Reading	5.5
Writing	5.5
Speaking	6.5

a)  When did you appear for the IELTS test? I took up the IELTS test on 15^th September, 2016. b)  How did the IELTS exam exactly benefit your career? I have an aim to study M.Tech in Canada. Canadian universities and colleges accept IELTS score during admission process to cross check English capabilities. Hence I took up the IELTS exam as an additional resource to increase my career opportunity in Canada. c)  What was your primary reason of taking the IELTS test and was your purpose really solicited by the end of the exam? My primary purpose of taking the IELTS test was to qualify for academic career in Canada and I am yet to achieve it. However, IELTS exam is a good opening to learn advance English and get admission in undergraduate or post graduate courses. d)  Which was your most disliked section in the IELTS test? Personally, my most dreaded section of IELTS exam was Reading section. It requires lots of practice and concentration. e)  How had you prepared for the weakest section of your IELTS exam? Whenever I got leisure time during my IELTS preparatory days, I solved the IELTS sample test papers, read newspaper, Outlook magazine, heard English news in channels like BBC, watched English films. My target was to improve my English in every possible aspect.. One suggestion for aspiring IELTS candidates will be - you just need to think about improving your English as much as you can. So just focus on getting involved in English all you can, by  listening to English radio, watching English TV channels, speaking English, reading English story books and so on. f)  Do you think a mentor/expert is mandate during IELTS preparation? Who was your IELTS mentor/expert during your preparatory stage? Yes, it is very important. Mentors are responsible for providing support, feedback, correctness at every point of IELTS preparation. Students should look upon mentors who can modify their score and be a constant assistance during IELTS exam preparation. g)  What will be your one tip for aspiring IELTS candidates? Preparation for IELTS should begin at least 2 or 3 weeks before sitting for the test. If the aim is to score great, then preserving a month’s time for IELTS exam preparation is better. During the preparatory span, solving IELTS sample papers is an essential routine to be added to every applicant’s schedule. h)  How do you think the experience of IELTS exam really impacts an individual’s career? IELTS is an essential part of my career growth & professional development because English today plays a vital role in every industry. English helps us to gain confidence to face the world and boosts our morale. Are you looking for professionals, tutors, trainers, institutes, online trainers for your IELTS preparation? Post your requirement now.