Write down the answer as you hear it

Listening is a very active portion of the IELTS, therefore tests taker have to quickly catch up with the pace of the test. It’s difficult to memorise the answer that you’ve heard, and it will quickly fade away as you continuously take in new information from the test.

That’s why you should write the answer down as soon as you heard it either in the draft or in the answer sheet. IELTS takers tend to worry that writing may disrupt the listening process.

In truth, this may happen, but if you practice writing and listening at the same time then there would be no trouble doing both.

Only focus on one group of questions at a time

IELTS Listening is divided into 4 Sections, with increasing difficulty. However, you may not notice that Section 1 and 3 are also divided into smaller sections, making the listening process easier.

In these two sections there will be groups of questions, for instance from question 7 to 10. You will hear the audio say “Now look at questions 7 to 10” then some moments of silence. In those time, read through the questions and understand their main ideas. But you shouldn’t go further than question 10 since this is the group you should be focusing on.

Another strategy when taking the IELTS Listening is that when moving on to other groups of questions you shouldn’t continue doing the previous ones. For instance, you should stop trying to answer question 10 when the tape says “Now look at questions 11 to 13”.

This helps you not be lost from the answer of the question you’re listening to. WIth missed answers, you can come back to it later or make a guess.

Details in the listening test are very important

Any information mentioned in the test such as names, street number, phone number, date, location, colors,.. tend to have their own reasons for being there. There is a high likelihood that these detail are important for the answers. Therefore, when listening to some specific details, look at the groups of questions to decide where they can be in your answers.

Tactics for doing Multiple Choice

When facing this type of questions, remember that there is only one correct answer. Among 3 incorrect answers there may be one completely wrong one or isn’t mentioned in the tape. Knowing this, you can remove one of the options to increase the odd of getting the right one.

Summary Completion questions

When facing this type of questions, it might be difficult to find a word to fill in the gap, or feel like no word can fit in. You should look at the words before and after the blank, because they may give us a clue about what type of word it is, Noun, Verb, Adverb or Adjective.

For instance, if the word is a Verb, you only need to look for the right Verb when listening, instead of focusing on all other word types.

Don’t be thrown off by synonyms

The questions in IELTS Listening tend to be paraphrased, so take note of that. Many students taking the IELTS are confused when they can’t find the right word in the question because they are not adept at paraphrasing.

The solution is to practice looking for synonyms and build a diverse lexicon to do well in this type of question.

Speakers in the IELTS Listening can change their minds

Just like real life conversations, speakers in the IELTS Listening can change their mind. Thus, you should take note of their sudden changes. Usually, the change happens near the end of the conversation, and the change tend to be the correct answer.

With the above techniques, IELTS 9.0 hope that you will have an efficient time practicing for the IELTS. Good luck!

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Reasonable length

When doing IELTS Writing Task 1, you’ll have to write 150 words at minimum and 250 words for Task 2. If the word count is lower, your scores will be deducted.

However, you shouldn’t write too long either since the examiner wants a quality writing, not a drawn-out one. The maximum word count for Writing Task 1 is 250 words and Task 2 is 300. Don’t assume that the more you write the higher the score!

How to properly manage your word count? Don’t count word by word because it’s very time consuming, and the examiner won’t do that either. The way they do it is by counting lines, each line contain about 10 words. Therefore, you should practice writing about 10 words each line from now on.

Effective time management when doing the IELTS

Don’t start writing immediately, but instead follow a 4-step system of: Brain-storming, Outlining, Writing and Editing.

• Brain-storming: You should spend around 2 minutes for this step when doing Task 1 and 5 minutes for Task 2. Brain-storming is when you analyse the task requirement, find the keywords and come up with points.
• Outlining: Building an outline should take 3 minutes for Task 1 and 5 minutes for Task 2. A writing should have 3 parts: Introduction, Body and Conclusion. When building an outline, don’t write the whole sentence, instead write the keywords for the points you want to make.
• Writing: Writing a complete essay based on the established points. For Task 1, the time should be 10 minutes, and Task 2 20 minutes.
• Editing: Reevaluate and adjust your writing. For each Task, you should spend 5-10 minutes for Editing, double check the grammar, spelling mistakes,…

Spend more time for Task 2

Task one makes up 33.3% the tests score and the remaining 66.7% is in Task 2. Therefore, you should spend more time for Task 2 in your IELTS Writing.

The minimum word count is 150 words. Therefore, you should spend 20 minutes for Task 1 and 40 for Task 2.

Be clear and concise

You won’t be marked for your handwriting, however, try to write clearly so that the examiner can read it.

Don’t hand in an essay that’s too dense in words. Divide them into paragraphs, leave a blank space between paragraphs for examiner’s convenience, and to also mark that your paragraph is complete.

Do not rewrite the question

Never copy the question directly! If you wish to use the question to write the Introduction, use synonyms and rephrase it in your own way.

Read the question and requirement carefully

This is one of the important requirements in IELTS Writing. When writing, many make the mistake of not answer the correct question. Study the question carefully and make sure you understand what you’re writing.

Pinpoint each requirement in the given question and be sure to read them carefully. This will help you answer each question correctly.

If you don’t write the correct prompt, your points will be deducted.

Use multiple sentence structures in IELTS Writing

Grammar is one of the 4 important aspects of the Writing exam. To avoid a monotonous essay, use multiple types of sentence structures, instead of repeating the same simple structure. You can use many types of sentences like complex sentences, compound sentences, along with simple sentences.

Remember the above tips, and you will score high in IELTS Writing!

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1. What is IELTS?

IELTS – International English Language Testing System: A system designed to evaluate English skills internationally. IELTS is a tests for 4 skills: Listening – SPeaking – Reading – Writing, with two modules: Academic and General Training.

The Academic model is the language requirement for University and post-University courses, suitable for those who wish to immigrate to countries like Canada, USA, England, New Zealand,…

Meanwhile, General Training focuses on basic communication skills in daily use.

IELTS is recognised by immigration organisations, governments, international academic associations (over 6000 organisations and academic institutions in 135 countries).

2. What is TOEIC?

TOEIC – Test of English for International Communication is an English test in the international communication condition. TOEIC allows you to work in international organisations.

However, in Vietnam, TOEIC usually act as a test practice material since most people have only had exposure to Reading and Listening skills. Whereas Speaking and Writing are not yet popular.

3. Should you take the IELTS or TOEIC?

Each individual has a different aim and therefore will have a more suitable option for themselves. TOEIC will be more suitable if you’re a student taking the test for graduation, or working individual who wish the be able to communicate in English at a basic level to work in Companies/ Cooperations/ Businesses that require English proficiency.

Meanwhile, if you wish to study abroad, work or immirate in other countries then IELTS is the best fit. IELTS has more application since in order to get a high score, you must practice all 3 skills. Therefore, you can use English in basic communications, work in foreign Companies/ Cooperations/ Businesses or immigrate to foreign countries.

4. Where can you learn IELTS?

If you decide to study for the IELTS, but don’t know a place with high quality training and affordable price, then IELTS 9.0 is an optimal choice for you.

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Choosing Canada College

College in Canada provide practice training, application, focusing on practicality, and is highly flexible, instead of just theory. When studying abroad in Canada Colleges, students tend to have good career orientation and internship prospect. Canadian Colleges have strong connection with the demands of the working market.

Canada has 175 education centers being in Association of Canadian Community Colleges. These Colleges are known as Community College, Technical Institute, and University College.

College – University schools

These are schools that combine College and Universities. Students can choose between two options: follow a cultural program for two years, then move up to University, or learn 2-3 years then graduate with a professional qualification. These schools usually connect with a University in the area to network their students from their schools to the University. Students only need to study for two more years to receive a 4 year Bachelor Degree.

Canada Community College

Community College is a common type of school in Canada, which contains vocational training from one to three years. A few vocational Community College also have University transfer program, allowing students to follow courses equivalent to the first two years of a 4 year University program. Then, students continue their final two years at the University to complete the program.

Vocational College

These are private education institutions, providing short-term and medium-term training programs for practical working skills. Jobs that are provided training are: Cinematography, IT, Internet, Graphics Design, Hotel Management,… Even though they are private schools, they still adhere to regulations on education and teaching quality.

In short, Canada Colleges provide training in many departments and feature different levels of studying, you just need to select the suitable one. Tuition in Canada Colleges are quite affordable, ranging from 6.000 to 12.000 CAD/year and have short studying duration, only 1-2 years per level of education.

Students graduation Colleges have an easier time finding a job in Canada because the programs are highly practical. After graduation, if a student doesn’t want to work right away, they can choose to study for two more years for a Bachelor Degree. Every student graduation Canada College is allowed to stay and work like University graduates and can immigrate when the conditions are met.

Choosing Canada University

Universities are the supreme provider of degrees. Every Canada University have Bachelor Degree, many providing master, doctorate degree. To complete University when studying aboard in Canada, students usually take three to four years. Many Canada Universities allow students to shorten their studying time, combining subjects for double degree when graduated.

In some specialised departments like medical, law, business, the graduation certificate is mandatory if the student wish to study higher level. Typically, students who graduate University focus on one career in their working future.

Canada University programs encourage expanding the horizon, new ideas, critical thinking, teamwork, and high academic level.

If you wish to study social departments and business with teaching methods that are highly academic then the University will be more suitable than College. These departments have more students studying.

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1. Canada invest heavily in their education system

Canada’s investment in education per person is higher than any other country in G8 block and is ranked top 3 in The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development  (OECD).

Canada is superior to Australia in terms of education investment per student each year. This number in Canada is currently 25.503 USD, where as Australia’s is only 19.916 USD

2. Canada’s degree and certifications are recognised worldwide

Overseas students after graduating Canada Universities can continue studying post-University programs in famous Universities worldwide or find a job in Major companies in developed countries and Canada itself.

3. Canada is among the top in terms of living standards

In recent years, a survey from the United Nations showed that Canada is a top ranking country in terms of living standards. The survey was made in 174 countries and is based on 200 different indexes. Canada was ranked highest for education system, healthcare, while the rate of crime and abuse are very low.

Besides, Canada’s immigration policy are very open. If you get a job right after graduating, or have any job within 90 days, you can stay for at least 8 months, and at most 3 years depending on your course.

4. High living standards but low price

In the last 3 years, the rate of inflation in Canada is among the lowest compared to other developed countries. However, Canadians have the highest living standard among those countries.

Over 65% the population own a private house with high proportion having long term goods such as cars, refrigerators, TVs, mobile phones, radios,…

5. A hospitable country

Canada is a country of immigrants with both the tradition and the policy encouraging multiculturalism. Nearly every race of the world is present in Canada. Therefore, nearly every type of food, goods and entertainment along with unique cultural aspects of different races are available in Canada.

6. Beautiful natural environment and scenery

Overseas students coming to Canada will be able to enjoy one of the best natural environment in the world.

Canada has varied terrains, and is a great place for outdoor activities: British Columbia beach, Victoria island, Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Great Lakes in Toronto,… and marvelous theme parks, old streets in Montreal, Quebec,…

7. Canada is famous for a safe, fair and peaceful society

The crime rate in Canada is declining regularly since the 90s. In 1999, security departments report that this trend has continued for 6 years in a row.

Until 1999, abuse has been dropping for 5 years in a row, and the rate of crime related to human life is even lower than 1% in crime reports. Unlike, its neighbour, USA, firearms are prohibited.

8. Developed science, technology

Canada is ranked highly in terms of IT and computer, famous for its communication, transportation, and engineering progress; Even more special are space developments, microelectronics, medical equipments, software development, hydroelectronic, nuclear power, laser and optics, biotechnology and food processing, oceanology and environment researches.

One of the telecommunication achievements in Canada is the CANTAT 3 cable of Teleglobe, the first cable in the world, leading through the ocean, multimedia with high quality and capacity. The telecommunication Organisation Stentor – Canada invested 8 billion dollar in broadband technology to provide high quality service to 80% of the citizens by 2005.

Canada is also one of the first nations to connect schools and libraries through the Internet, and the Schoolnet program from here was delivered to the world. With most of their schools and libraries connected, Canada is speeding towards connecting all classrooms in the near future.

9. A bilingual country

Canada has two official languages which are French and English. 75% the population speaking French lives in Quebec on the East of Canada. According to statistics from 1991, French is the mothertongue of 82% the Quebec population. However, there are French speaking communities across the country.

Today, there are about 800 million English speakers and 250 million French speakers worldwide. With two official languages in Canada, students can learn one or both of them through ESL or FSL programs with experienced native speakers.

10. Canada education has competitive price

Comparing the tuition fee and living cost between countries for international students, the price in Canada is very reasonable.

Specifically, the tuition fee is only around 16.700 USD, whereas in Australia or USA, the cost would be 24.000 USD and 28.000 USD respectively.

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