IELTS Common Questions and Its Answers

students get caught up in common questions while studying for the IELTS exam and wonder how to deal with such questions. They often show concern about these aspects of IELTS test in an open forum or during discussion with mentors.
As a remedy, the most popular questions about the IELTS test and how they can be resolved are mentioned here. The remedies are strongly suggested by esteemed experts and professionals and can be shared with the IELTS mentors.

What if I cannot keep pace with the audio of IELTS listening module?
Good IELTS practitioner cannot afford to do so. If you want to get a good IELTS scoring, you have to focus to the listening section. Practice the IELTS exam listening section if you have ample time on your pocket. Repeated preparation makes it possible for you to grasp the listening section on the IELTS test day more easily.
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How do I answer most appropriate or correct in the IELTS Speaking section?
It's not like a mathematics exam in the IELTS Speaking section and therefore does not have a single answer or solution at all. The replies in speaking segment of IELTS vary by candidate and are descriptive in nature. Make sure you speak meaningfully and justifiably while answering. During IELTS speaking test, don't prolong your answers excessively. Confidence, pronunciation and grammar are three key fields of real value to IELTS examiners during the interview.

What if I cannot complete my IELTS paper?
Reading and writing are indeed time consuming among the four sections of IELTS exam. This does not however allow the students to leave the IELTS test incomplete. Students can only plan IELTS test time management during their preparation days as a constructive remedy. IELTS test time management plans can vary depending on their competence and field of interest among candidates.

What if I miss what IELTS examiner is speaking about?
Speaking test is the only section in which IELTS practitioners communicate directly with examiners. Well, it's considered at the first step, if you really miss what the IELTS examiner says. You may ask the IELTS examiner to repeat again. When you continuously fail to understand examiners queries, your carelessness and nervousness will clearly be reflected. Hold your eyes and ears sharp and you're going to definitely get the examiners words on the IELTS test day.

How to complete the IELTS Reading section in one hour?
Students mostly remain confused how to fully utilize the one-hour allotted for IELTS reading test. The remedy to this is, to practice the reading test before the final IELTS test with a clock. Map your time for IELTS reading section, in collaboration with your IELTS mentor, who will help you get more strategic with your approach, to plan your time management for IELTS reading section.

What language should I use in IELTS writing section?
The answer to this question is, simple, clear and correct English. IELTS examiners only search for the correct use of English and easy-to-read writings. Stuff with subjective facts and balance it with feelings are incorporated into your IELTS write ups. Plan before you begin writing an article during the IELTS test. This increases readability and synchronization.

Is it ok if I pause awhile when talking to the examiner?
Your behavior pattern is not assessed in IELTS examination. If you feel comfortable with pausing and thinking while communicating then you must stick to that. Examiners will see the words you choose, but you will have to think and answer.
You should not expect the examiner to be an excellent orator. Using proper English words, that you can speak clearly.

Is it ok to make hand gestures while speaking?
This is a question often posed because some students believe it may be offensive if students use hand gestures while speaking. The use of hand gestures when communicating with some people is quite normal and examiners don't care about these small issues.
Another important question students ask is whether during the speaking test if they can use contractions such as wanna, gonna, etc. There is a fine line, between being too informal and being formal. During the exam it’s better to refrain from such terms you usually want to use these terms with your friends.

I'm worried of repeating words in the IELTS writing test, and my pronunciation troubles me!
IELTS is used to assess non-native speaker English language abilities and not to assess the pronunciation or accent of the student participant.
Most students are often concerned over the use of repetitive writing words. While broad vocabulary is not required, ensure you do not have redundancy to the greatest degree practicable.
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For example:
'I consider X novel very interesting, because it gave me lots of interesting ideas and provided me with even more interesting books.'
Can be replaced by:
'I consider X novel very fascinating, because it gave me lots of insightful ideas and provided me with even more interesting books.'

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