Improving Your English Before You Take IELTS | IELTS Prepare by IDP (Episode 4)

•Join Linda Alley from IDP as she talks about how you can develop your English skills before you take IELTS. She also shares her top tips for learning new vocabulary, including what to focus on and what you can do to remember new words.

Highlights
02:41 - 10:50 Tips for improving Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening
10:11 - 15:53 Strategies for learning vocabulary
15:54 - 18:20 Test Taker Questions


IELTS Prepare by IDP is a free ten-part video podcast series created by IDP Education. The series is a trusted and reliable resource for IELTS preparation materials. Each episode features interviews with IELTS experts who explain the test structure, share preparation tips, and guide test takers on what to expect on test day. Get reliable information in video and audio formats to help you succeed in the world's most recognised English language test.

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🔗 Episode links + resources:
• Use mind maps to build your vocabulary resource for IELTS
https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article...
• Vocabulary to help prepare for common IELTS topics | IDP IELTS
https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article...
• How to remember new words in English IDP IELTS Preparation Hub
https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article...

🎓 Credits
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Linda Alley
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor


🗨️ Improving Your English Before You Take IELTS - Questions:
1:31 - Myth: I'll never improve my English because I'm not good at learning languages.
2:25 - Is visual learning a method test takers could use to improve their English skills?
2:41 - Topic 1: General tips for improving your English before taking IELTS
2:50 - What advice would you give to someone not living in an English-speaking country who wants to improve their English?
4:05 - How can English language learners improve their writing skills?
5:03 - Is it a good idea for people learning English to review past English journals?
5:46 - How can English language learners improve their reading skills?
6:14 - Is it better to practice reading skills with more materials than practice tests only?
6:39 - Is it helpful to practice reading skills using work-related written materials?
7:05 - How can people set themselves tasks when reading to practice their comprehension?
7:40 - How can English language learners improve their listening skills?
8:26 - How can people improve their dialogue listening skills?
10:30 - How can people concentrate effectively for 30 minute intervals?
10:51 - Topic 2: Strategies for learning vocabulary
11:02 - Would you recommend that people learn specific vocabulary before they take their IELTS test?
11:48 - What is a mind map, and how is it useful for learning information?
12:19 - What strategies can be used to remember and retain vocabulary?
13:26 - Do you have any tips of how people can learn new vocabulary?
13:58 - Will personalising new words you learn help you to use them?
15:53 - Test Taker Questions
16:06 - I feel shy to speak in English. How can I overcome it?
17:04 - Is watching movies a good way of improving my English?
17:28 - Will listening to music in English help me to improve my listening skills?
18:30 - Key Takeaways from Linda Alley

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