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How To Prepare For IELTS | IELTS Preparation

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Image Credits: British Council Listening: 9.0, Reading: 8.5, Writing: 7, Speaking: 7.5, Overall Band: 8.0. This was my result when I appeared for the IELTS Academic Test in September, 2018. Before diving into the preparation strategy and relevant tips & suggestions, let me make a point clear: IELTS isn't a test where overnight study would guarantee you awesome band score. The pivotal point in acing this exam is your existing command over English, both written and spoken. For someone who has been using the language as a medium of communication for a really long time (say, right from the time they started at school), IELTS won't be a major hassle to deal with. On the other hand, if your usage of English is infrequent, intermittent, or really casual, you'll find IELTS to be challenging--I won't sugarcoat my words. The content in this post is useful irrespective of you appearing for the Academic or the General version of IELTS. If you have doubts on which version o