When you start your preparations for IELTS exam you might come across quite a few personal theories and opinions in the garb of facts. You should be aware of such myths and learn to believe things based only on facts unearthed from your own research.
Here are 7 such myths about IELTS exam you should be aware of.
Myth #01: IELTS test pattern and difficulty level are different in different countries
To maintain the standard of the test, they are all the same in all test centers and countries. IELTS tests are of two types, Academic & General. No matter wherever you take the test from, the difficulty level will be the same. All tests are conducted on the same dates across all the centers of the world following a universal standard. Moreover, all the IELTS examiners are trained and monitored thoroughly to ensure a standard level of consistency while rating.
Myth #02: You need to be proficient in foreign accents to pass the IELTS Spoken Test
This is not true. The most important thing that matters to crack the Spoken Test is your ability to communicate clearly and confidently. It is not the way you talk, but in what context you are speaking & why. Your content should be comprehensive while you’re delivering. You’re expected to keep your natural accent with a certain level of delivery pace in order to let the examiners understand and evaluate the level of your English language proficiency.
Myth #03: IELTS is comparatively more difficult than other English Tests
Around 6000+ institutions in 135+ countries acknowledge & accept the IELTS test for their admission & recruitment procedures. IELTS is one of the globally acclaimed tests and is highly recommended for global migration across the globe. It is as difficult as the other tests. Remember, its not at all about how well you know the test, it’s about how proficient you’re in English Language.
Myth #04: You have to appear for a lot of IELTS practice tests in order to secure a good band score
The only thing that you need to apply is your strategic thinking & practicing ability in a daily basis. There is absolutely no need to appear for a lot of IELTS tests, rather you could easily practice the 4 segments effectively on a regular basis for developing efficiency, say read English Newspapers daily, speak & write on a routine basis. You could also express your thoughts & ideas by blogging & your recording speech podcasts.
Myth #05: Quality not time is the most integral part to crack the IELTS Test
Time is a very crucial factor to qualify the IELTS test. Besides, quality is also important but if you would not complete all the 4 sections within the stipulated time frame, chances are that you might land up losing a better opportunity due to a little negligence. Count on your time management from day one!
Myth #06: You could take the IELTS test once in lifetime.Absolutely not! There is no such limit to appear for the IELTS Test. But everytime you appear for the one, you need to pay the registration fee.
Myth #07: You could secure more marks in the Writing section by exceeding the word limits
Do not even think to try it. It may lead you to score even zero! If you write less than the specified word limit, there are chances that you might lose marks. But if you are exceeding the word limit, it would be an unnecessary wastage of time. Rather focus on using correct English, grammar check.
