Common IELTS Mistakes to Avoid | IELTS: From start to finish
In this ‘Common IELTS mistakes to avoid’ webinar, IELTS expert Don lets you in on some of the most common IELTS mistakes we come across, and more importantly, how to avoid them.
Make sure to pay attention to the 15-minute question and answer session at the end to have some important IELTS questions answered!
0:00 - Introduction
2:36 - #1 Spelling mistakes, bad handwriting
4:58 - #2 Leaving blank answers or giving two answers
6:40 - #3 Not checking your answers in the Listening & Reading sections
8:01 - #4 Not reading the Listening question properly
10:47 - #5 Not reading the question properly in Reading
12:39 - #6 Trying to read every single word
14:44 - #7 Not pronouncing words properly
17:27 - #8 Not using intonation expressively
19:19 - #9 Repeating the examiner's questing in the Speaking test
20:55 - #10 Not giving reasons and examples in the Speaking test
23:04 - #11 Using poor English when asking the examiner to repeat the question
23:33 - #12 Not making notes efficiently in Part 2 of the Speaking test
27:01 - #13 - Not reading the question properly in the Writing test
29:12 - #14 Not using enough paragraphs
31:30 - #15 Using too many paragraphs
31:32 - #16 Using the incorrect format
32:34 - #17 Not addressing the question fully
35:02 - #18 Presenting an unclear position
35:58 - #19 Not checking for spelling errors
37:30 - 7 Mistakes preventing a Band 7 or higher
44:08 - Questions
44:19 - Should we type or write answers in capital letters?
45:15 - Will I lose marks if I exceed the word limit?
46:16 - What should I take into consideration when aiming for a Band 7?
47:27 - What do I do if I dont know much about the topic?
48:56 - How can I improve my vocabulary?
50:31 - Can I use words like umm,yeah and you know in the Speaking test?
51:28 - Does it matter if I make hand movements during the Speaking test?
52:15 - Do you have any tips to practice intonation?
54:06 - In part 2 of Speaking, Is it okay if I don't cover all questions in the cue card, although I've spoken for the full 2 minutes?
55:42 - Can I use personal examples in the Writing and Speaking tests?
57:20 - How can I improve my vocabulary for Academic Writing?
59:07 - I haven't taken the IELTS test, should I try one without preparation?
1:00:12 - Should I use synonyms to score more marks?
1:01:55 - Besides the Speaking test, is it possible to use idioms in Writing task 2?