{"id":1709071,"date":"2018-10-29T11:34:58","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T11:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging.ieltsadvantage.com\/?p=1709071"},"modified":"2022-02-03T18:21:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T18:21:33","slug":"ielts-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2018\/10\/29\/ielts-tips-and-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_A4lQ2nB3rbM\"><div id=\"lyte_A4lQ2nB3rbM\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FA4lQ2nB3rbM%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A4lQ2nB3rbM\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FA4lQ2nB3rbM%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p>If you are reading this article, it is because you are looking for some easy tips and tricks to prepare you for the IELTS exam. However, before we get into that, let\u2019s discuss the IELTS test itself.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no way around it \u2013 it\u2019s difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t believe me? Take a look at the graph below:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1709090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tips-and-Tricks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"529\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using the test statistics uploaded on the IELTS website, we have collected an average success rate of the IELTS Academic exam. You can see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/for-researchers\/test-statistics\/demographic-data\">complete collection of results<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, a whopping <strong>68% of IELTS test-takers fail to score a Band 7 or above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>So why do so many students fall short of a Band 7?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, a lot of dishonest people have realised how many students out there need help preparing for their IELTS exam.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, there are many fraudulent websites that provide inauthentic practice papers and learning materials. Because of this, many IELTS students find it difficult to determine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P5xf53fi1ok&amp;t=673s\">which resources will actually help them<\/a>, wasting valuable time trying to figure out which methods or sources are trustworthy.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, these websites do not have students\u2019 best interests at heart and make a lot of money pretending to provide helpful learning materials.<\/p>\n<p>This is why you will often see unrealistic promises like <strong>\u2018Jump from Band 5 to Band 8 IN JUST TWO WEEKS\u2019<\/strong> or <strong>\u2018Guarantee a Band 7.5 by Following ONE SIMPLE TRICK\u2019<\/strong> on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Websites that create false IELTS preparation materials have made it even more difficult for pupils to get adequate learning resources. In turn, students can gain a false sense of security with the test, as practice papers can be much easier than the real thing.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, the conflicting and confusing information available makes it increasingly difficult to know which method should be trusted.<\/p>\n<h3>So what can I do to guarantee a good score?<\/h3>\n<p>Stop searching for solutions that do not exist. Stop looking for tips and tricks!<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the image below. Do you recognise this man?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1709075 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bolt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is Usain Bolt \u2013 one of the most widely recognised and successful individuals of the 21<sup>st<\/sup> Century.<\/p>\n<p>The reason so many people recognise him is <strong>not<\/strong> because he spent time on the internet searching for tips and tricks. Bolt is <strong>not<\/strong> an Olympic world record holder because he is lucky or blessed.<\/p>\n<p>In his <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/usainbolt\/status\/428230442131947520\">own words<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5>\u201cEasy is not an option. No days off &#8230; Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.&#8221;<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This message can be applied to anything from exercising to baking biscuits, but most importantly, to IELTS preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can be a very bright and talented individual. In fact, if you are taking the IELTS exam \u2013 you probably are! However, the purpose of the IELTS test is not to examine your intelligence \u2013 it is designed to test your English skills.<\/p>\n<h4>And truthfully, you will never be able to trick an examiner into thinking that you can speak or understand a foreign language if you simply can&#8217;t.<\/h4>\n<p>For the reasons specified above, you first need to develop your English skills to score well on the IELTS exam. To develop your skills, you need to invest the \u201chours and hours of work\u201d that Bolt talks about.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/2015\/03\/03\/learn-english-ielts-home-free\/\">learning English from home<\/a>, we are here for you.<\/p>\n<p>The image below shows some of the requests for learning resources we have received in the past month. Can you see a pattern?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1709087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IELTS-Tips.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These pupils aren\u2019t searching for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/ielts-preparation\/\">specific guidance or strategies<\/a>. They are looking for an easy way out of passing the exam which, truthfully, does not exist.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, this notion that tips or tricks can help pupils get the band they need is severely damaging. The IELTS exam is not an obstacle that you need to trick your way around \u2013 it is a stepping stone towards allowing you the career, scholarship or lifestyle of your dreams.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, IELTS students tend to overlook the fact that the exam is, more than anything, a tool and an asset.<\/p>\n<p>The only constant in your life is <strong>you<\/strong>, which is why there\u2019s no point in being afraid of the test. Yes, it is difficult and expensive \u2013 but you will only ever need to pass it once.<\/p>\n<p>It is up to <strong>you<\/strong> to know exactly what to expect, exactly how to give the examiner what they want, and exactly how to get the score you need.<\/p>\n<p>It is up to <strong>you<\/strong> to acknowledge your weaknesses, actively seek feedback, accept criticism and learn from it.<\/p>\n<h2>Stop wasting your time trying to find a solution that doesn\u2019t work and find one that does.<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s unlikely that anyone reading this will study IELTS for pleasure, as professional or academic careers are typically at stake for our students. Therefore, it is up to you to ask yourself \u2013 why am I taking the IELTS exam?\u00a0 And what am I going to do to <strong>make sure <\/strong>I pass?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take action \u2013 get in touch. If you would like to hear how we can help you get the score you need, email us at <a href=\"mailto:chris@ieltsadvantage.com\">chris@ieltsadvantage.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Willing to invest in yourself? Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieltsadvantage.com\/join-our-vip-academy\/\">VIP Academy<\/a> today.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch this video on YouTube If you are reading this article, it is because you are looking for some easy tips and tricks to prepare you for the IELTS exam. However, before we get into that, let\u2019s discuss the IELTS test itself. There\u2019s no way around it \u2013 it\u2019s difficult. Don\u2019t believe me? 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