what should i do to prepare myself to sit on an IELTS test??
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ma3chan, i appreciate your attitude. it should be the attitude of all yahoo answer members - straight and here is my answer: just be in the positive side. reveiew diligently and concentrate your mind towards your goal - good and acceptable performance
480702
You will be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exams to prove proficiency in English, then you'd require exams like SATs, GRE etc depending on whether you're applying for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses, then you would be reuqired to fill in the application forms which require some subjective questions to be answered, a self written essay, recommendations from teachers or professors, statements of your Boards' results or previous results and current standings in your institute. And alottttt of money honey..
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1. read english books (novel, tales,etc)\n2. Listen to the english song and SING it!\n3. Watch English version movies\n4. Speak regularly to your friend using english.\n5. Sleep well the night before your test day.
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I suggest you buy the IELTS kit too. It will familiarize you on how the test will be taken. Knowing what you're dealing with will add confidence and may increase your chances of getting a higher band score. \n\nI would like to help you with the English but I'm not in UK.
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http://www.abroadeducation.com.np/test-preparation/ielts/score-pattern.html\n\nCheck this site out. Perhaps it will give you a better idea.\n\nBut mainly, I think you have the right idea about it.
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Take Standarized tests such as SAT/ACT etc. If you are in India and planning to study abroad, you might have to take the TOEFL as well.  Apply to colleges/Universities.
1087401
If you studied well, take a few hours off to rest.  Be sure to eat a nutritious healthy meal before you go in for the exam, breathe in deep when you sit at the exam table and get your question paper to help you relax, then calmly read the questions, take the questions one by one starting with the topics you know best and answer them to the point (no waffle and) in clear and legible language, use technical words whenever possible, and move on to the best.  Don't pause except to have a sip of water if you are allowed, and when you are through, don't forget to read through them one more time for a final check.  good luck
516539
Take a deep breath......you KNOW you're totally prepared. Relax........you're going to do fine!! I have confidence in you!! Good Luck!!
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Everything you learn will add something to your knowledge. But I think that IELTS materials are prepared especially to train people on how to pass the IELTS exam with high score. However, if you want to learn more about English, there are specialized courses for this purpose. You can go to any accredited British or American educational institution in you country and you there you will find what you need.
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practise past papers, they will give you an idea of what to expect. you should be able to get hold of some from the net, sixth form or college.\n\nor write your own questions and time yourself to get used to how long your have to answer each section.\n\nGood luck for may,june!
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If you're an Indian, I would suggest IELTS (British Council India).\n\nhttp://www.britishcouncil.org/india-exams-ielts.htm
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you should study, do your homework, do extra work, pay attention in class and ask questions if you don't understand something. you should aslo manage your time. don't wait until the last minute before an exam to study.
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You should need IELTS or TOEFFEL (they are english ability exams.) \n\nOther qualifications depends on ur particular profession.
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Here's a list of IELTS exams from the British Council in your country.\n\nClick on the link below.\n\ngood luck!\n\nhope you vote this as the best answer :)
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i have a few things that I do....(1) as soon as you get your test picture yourself somewhere else ( i promise it works...major test anxiety here) (2) DON'T CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS!  Never second guess yourself unless you are 110% positive you were wrong your first instict is usaully correct.  I have kicked myself a few times for doing it. (3) make sure you study.  you may feel overwhelmed before the test but as soon as you see it you will feel a whole lot better.  And when your hands start to shake close your eyes, take a deep breath and believe you can do it.  It sounds silly but it really does help.
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Different things help different people. Here are some ideas that've helped me and/or people I know:\n-getting enough sleep\n-taking a deep, even breath before starting the exam and each time you start to get nervous\n-not talking to people about the test for an hour or so before taking the test\n-do some "self-testing" the day before (or earlier, though I know you can't do that this time) by posing some questions to yourself that you think might be similar to those on the exam, and working to solve them "on the clock".\n-consciously relaxing your muscles before the exam and when you start to get nervous\n\nGood luck!
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read english books, watch english channels and movies, try speaking in english.. gradually u'll improve. IELTS tests ur reading, listening and speaking ability in english.