IELTS or the International English Language Testing System was introduced in 1989 as a measure for English proficiency for non-English speaking people who are seeking higher education and occupation in English speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. In the United States, more than 3,000 organizations and institutions require IELTS to their international students and workers.

With today’s migration trends, IELTS has proven to be a hurdle for non-speaking English professionals to work or study in English-speaking countries. There are testing centers all over the world for individuals to take their IELTS examination. Flanking the IELTS can truly be frustrating for someone who always wanted to study in Wales or work in Vancouver.

Here are some of the most practical methods on how you can get a high score on the different areas, which include read, write, listen, and speak.  Getting high scores in these areas can help you achieve your dreams of studying at the university where you always wanted to study. This may also be your chance to migrate to Canada or New Zealand to work there together with the rest of your family.

Read Anything that is in English

You will have an easier time learning new vocabulary when you show a profound interest in learning English. While there may be limited written materials written in English in your country, try to maximize your chances by going to libraries. Read books and always try to find the meanings of vocabulary that you cannot understand in dictionaries. Make a notebook writing every new word you come across. This will not only widen your vocabulary, but it will improve your reading comprehension and writing skills.

Watch English Movies

You can graduate from the English CD tutorial lessons by watching English movies online, or you can buy a CD with English movies on it. You should also know that there are many apps on your mobile phone that teach English proficiency so you can avail of some of them anywhere and anytime.

Talk to People Using English

After going through all of these methods so you will be proficient in English, find people in your area who are also skilled in English so you can converse and discuss with them using English. This will give you more confidence in expressing and delivering your ideas in English. Make this as a daily routine, as they say, practice makes perfect, so they say.

Know the Mechanics of the Exams

There are review classes for IELTS offered by private companies in actual classrooms or online courses. For you who may have done your part to learn and understand English to the best of your abilities, you may not need to attend classes, but be sure to know how the examination is done, the processes involved, and the needed requirements. Getting ready for the examination may entail a whole new lot of experience, and you should be well prepared when the date of your examination finally arrives.…