Winn Trivette II - 23 Keys for Academic IELTSTM Success

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Preface

S MART CHOICE!

Youre on your way to defeating the Academic IELTS, obtaining a high score, and moving on to the next stage in your career.

23 Keys for Academic IELTS Success is your resource to tip the scales in your favor!

Boost both your English and IELTS skills in a very short time period.

Dont struggle to prepare for the big exam day in order maximize your exam score to achieve your career dreams.

Get your copy of 23 Keys for Academic IELTS Success today and prepare for the high score you need on the exam!

Plus, dont forget to download even more tips and other resources in the Extra Resources File at end of this book.

You get a huge list of links to boost your IELTS and English skills!

These are resources I use in my own classes!

Now, Ive got surprise gifts for you on the next page!

Good luck on the IELTS!

Professor Winn Trivette II

https://www.englishlanguagetestprep.com

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About the Author

Professor Winn is an experienced English professor for more than 10 years. He has helped students just like you achieve their career goals via strong English skills.

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Introduction

S O, YOU HAVE BEGUN the adventure to ace the Academic IELTS Exam.

Do you feel nervous or anxious because you need a top score?

Relax!

You now have 23 Keys for Academic IELTS Success full of tips, advice, and secrets that I use with my own students when preparing them for the exam.

Be sure to check out the links in each section to extend your learning.

For more than 10 years, I have helped both students and professionals to prepare for IELTS success.

I give you my best advice within these pages like my own students. Take advantage!

Start today to ensure your success on the exam without the fear, frustration, and loneliness that often accompany studying for English proficiency exams.

You may even want to leave the big books by the major publishing houses behind.

You have 23 Keys for Academic IELTS Success instead to prepare for IELTS excellence on exam day.

You will find the 23 keys for Academic IELTS excellence divided into the major exam areas.

Chapter 1: The Starting Point

Chapter 2: Listening

Chapter 3: Reading

Chapter 4: Writing

Chapter 5: Speaking

Chapter 6: Grammar

Chapter 7: Vocabulary

Chapter 8: Supplemental Skills

Thank you!

Chapter 1: The Starting Point

K EY #1: DO A REALISTIC assessment of your English level.

When I prepare my students for the IELTS, I take the following approach: 1) 50% English and 2) 50% IELTS skills.

Yes. Your IELTS preparation should be a fine balance between sharpening your English and test skills.

Ideally, you should focus solely on improving your language skills, but the reality is otherwise.

Do a frank evaluation of your English skills right now.

What are your strongest and weakest areas of English?

Dont make the common mistake of your strong points at the expense of your weak ones. You know it is the weak skills that lower your score.

By this stage of your English career, you probably have a good idea of your English power.

Presenting the IELTS is an important event in your professional career. You should be the best prepared to make the most of your moment!

Your progress from the time you register for the IELTS to test day depends on several factors:

**your native language

**your current level of English fluency

**your educational achievement

**your commitment to work with a native instructor

**your goals and motivation

Besides your native language, the others factors are well within your control to improve before the exam.

Everyone obtains language skills at different rates.

Naturally, if you are comfortable using natural English, you are going to have an easier time preparing for the exam.

Above all, do a realistic analysis of your current level of English fluency.

Key #2: Focus on English Fluency.

Just like at school or the office, as mentioned above, natural English also should be your goal on the IELTS.

Use English effortlessly in your IELTS preparation in particular and language acquisition in general.

You should be more relaxed.

During your IELTS preparation, you can learn key pieces of language, and test tactics to conquer the exam for a higher score.

Key #3: Develop a study plan.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. - Benjamin Franklin, US inventor and statesman.

Every worthwhile endeavor starts with a plan.