If you need to take the IELTS test in order to study or live in an English speaking country you will need to do several things first:
1. Register for the test. For information and advice about this see the article, ‘IELTS – What is it and how can you take it?’
2. Find out what the test involves. How many papers are there? What are you expected to do in each paper? What are the examiners looking for? For help with this, I suggest you get the Super Fast Guide to the test ‘IELTS: How to succeed in the test’. You can also visit the Super Fast Guides website for some extra tips.
3. Practise doing the test using example exam papers. There are several ways you can do this:
a) You can get sample papers and exercises on the internet, for example at the British Council website, Learn English.
c) You can buy an IELTS text book with example tests and exercises, such as Barron’s IELTS.
d) You can attend an IELTS preparation course, for example at your local British Council.
Whichever method you choose, you should practise as much as you can before you take the test. If you have good self discipline, you may find it is better to study alone at home with practice materials using methods a), b) or c). However, if you have the time and money, you may find that method d) is better for you, because taking a preparation course provides you with a teacher who can give you guidance and feedback on your work, as well as answering any questions you may have. You will also have the support of working with other students who are planning to take the test.
Use whichever method works best for you, or a combination of methods, to practise for the test and good luck! I hope you get the score you need.
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