The decision is made. You are going abroad to study. For that, whichever country you choose in the western world, you need to prove that you are fairly comfortable with written and spoken English. And the best way to prove this is to take the standardised exams. And how do you prepare to get a great score? Just follow the sequence given below.
IELTS
Week 1
Go through the IELTS tests provided by the British Council and ascertain the format of the exam. You can visit www.britishcouncil.com for more information on the IELTS exam.
Week 2
Most students who have studied at an English medium school or college will not have problems with the IELTS. But if you want to prepare, go through the Macmillan IELTS Testbuilder.
Week 3
For the listening section, prepare with CDs from the Macmillan Testbuilder.
Week 4
Practice the reading comprehension section this week.
Week 5
For the essay and an analysis of a chart/ graph preparation, look at sample essay topics from the Macmillan Testbuilder.
Week 6
Dedicate this entire week to writing essays.
Week 7
The IELTS has a special speaking module for 11 to 14 minutes consisting of a personal interview and a two-way discussion on a general topic. Check out the samples in the Macmillan Testbuilder.
Week 8
Now you can practice full-length tests this week and you are ready to take the exam.
Books to Buy-Macmillan Testbuilder
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