IELTS Listening | IELTS Prepare by IDP (Episode 5)

In this episode, Andy Watts from E2 Test Prep guides us through the Listening section of the IELTS test. We cover question types and preparation strategies, including valuable insights into how to navigate the lecture or talk in Part 4.

Highlights
02:01 - 05:49 Question types in the IELTS Listening test
05:50 - 22:06 Preparation Strategies for the IELTS Listening test
22:07 - 27:09 Test Taker Questions

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🔗 Episode links + resources:
• IELTS Listening test – Pocket guide
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• IELTS Listening test preparation – question types
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• Free IELTS Listening – practice sample questions
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🎓 Credits
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Andy Watts
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor

🗨️ IELTS Listening Questions:
1:13 - Myth: People should not use American spelling in the IELTS test
2:01 - Topic 1 - Question types in the Listening test
2:12 - How long is the Listening test?
2:22 - Are the Listening questions worth different marks?
3:23 - What can be expected in Part 3 of the Listening test?
3:59 - What can be expected in Part 4 of the Listening test?
4:25 - What is the difference between taking the Listening test on a computer vs paper?
5:32 - Can people highlight words in IELTS on computer?
5:50 - Topic 2 - Preparation strategies for the Listening test
5:59 - General tips for approaching Listening questions
7:50 - How will focusing on headings and subheadings help test takers?
8:04 - Is it helpful to predict answers in the Listening test?
9:14 - What should test takers focus on while the recording plays?
10:07 - How can test takers be aware of distractors?
11:50 - How can test takers keep their focus during the test?
13:08 - What should test takers do once the recording has stopped?
13:59 - Do you have any tips for Part 4 of the Listening test?
14:45 - Do you have any advice on understanding the structure of a lecture?
15:41 - Are lectures organised to guide listeners using signposting language?
16:40 - Will Part 4 of the Listening test focus on testing vocabulary?
17:12 - Are paraphrased words used in Part 4 of the Listening test obvious to pick up?
17:37 - What advice do you have for note completion in Part 4?
18:59 - What are your tips for question types related to labelling maps and diagrams?
19:39 - Is there a list of words that listeners should look out for during the labelling task?
20:55 - What vocabulary would be used to respond to questions about maps?
22:06 - Test Taker Questions
22:20 - Should we practice listening to just British audio for the Listening test?
23:35 - Are podcasts useful for IELTS Listening practice?

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