What is Step #1 for Preparing for IELTS?

Question

Step 1 for all my students is to take a practice/mock IELTS test. This is VERY helpful! Why?

1) It lets the student see what the test is like. If they have never taken an IELTS test, it is important to try it first one time.

2) It lets them know their score as of today, before starting classes.

3) It lets the student and their teacher know their strengths and weaknesses. After the practice test, now we can know what to focus on to improve the most!

4) It helps the student to understand my lessons even better because they have tried the test they are learning about!

Answer 1

Step 1 would have to be to make sure that they have taken a practice/mock exam. This way, the student can realize what he/she has to do in order to prepare for the exam. Their strengths and weaknesses become quite obvious. They will realize what the questions are about and how they work. Sometimes, they may realize whether or not they need to take IELTS or a different exam like TOEFL depending on the situation. Other times, they will experience immediate insight and instead choose to build their English skills and abilities to a certain level before preparing for IELTS with a tutor.