{"id":5113,"date":"2017-03-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/blog\/ielts-simons-testimonial\/"},"modified":"2022-04-27T09:31:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T07:31:15","slug":"ielts-simons-testimonial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-simons-testimonial\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Simons: Testimonials Of Candidates On The Test And Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Sitting a language exam can sometimes be challenging and <strong>IELTS<\/strong> is no exception. Here is a testimonial of a candidate with tips to pass the exam with flying colours<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-5113-_ux1sv0mbabq3\"><\/a>You are thinking of<a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/ielts\"> sitting the IELTS exam<\/a> and you don\u2019t know where to start? You still haven\u2019t found your way through IELTS, and you need some <strong>help<\/strong>? This testimonial summarizes the <strong>main points<\/strong> you need to know before D-day and answers all your questions about the exam <strong>format, registration<\/strong> and the <strong>training materials.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-5113-_vp3qeey2dq21\"><\/a>Let\u2019s take a look at my <strong>experience<\/strong> as an <strong>IELTS candidate<\/strong> and some <strong>advice<\/strong> you could make use of for your exam day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media 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{padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>What Is the IELTS Exam and Why Did I Register for It?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>IELTS<\/strong>, short for <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-the-ielts\/\">International English Language Testing System<\/a>, is a test which assesses both your receptive and productive skills, including your <strong>listening, speaking, reading <\/strong>and<strong> writing<\/strong> abilities. If you are interested in working, studying or migrating to an English-speaking country, you should take this test.<\/p>\n<p>IELTS is graded with <strong>bands <\/strong>from 1 to 9. Each section of the test will be assessed with a band, and the average of these scores represents the overall band <strong>score<\/strong>. For example, if your band scores are the following: 6 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 7 in Writing and 6 in Speaking, then your overall score would be 6.<\/p>\n<p>As a student in Mechanical Engineering, I had to take the TOEIC test to enroll in Engineering school, but when I decided to go to Canada it was no longer valid and, more importantly, was not accepted by the university that I wanted to go to.<\/p>\n<p>It was my goal of joining the University of Michigan (Canada)\u2019s prestigious College of Engineering that led me to sitting the IELTS Academic test in October 2016. The minimum score required was 6.5, but my TOEIC score (750\/990) corresponded to an <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-scores\/\">IELTS band score<\/a> of 6. I therefore had to go from CEFR level B2 to level C1. First step: register, then revise.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75875\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-280x300.jpg\" alt=\"Reviews from previous candidates of the IELTS exam\" width=\"280\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-200x214.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-400x428.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-600x642.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-768x822.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-800x856.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate-957x1024.jpg 957w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ielts-reviews-candidate.jpg 1196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How did I register for the IELTS?<\/h2>\n<p>Following my research on the internet, I noted that it was necessary to enroll a while in advance to get the session that suited me best, especially because the oral tests (Speaking) do not necessarily take place on the same day, <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-test-center-find-the-exam-location-nearest-to-you\/\">depending on the IELTS exam center<\/a>. I thus went to the British Council website soon after to register for the IELTS <em>Academic, <\/em>which I did by following GlobalExam\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/register-for-ielts\/\">IELTS registration<\/a> guide, knowing that I would have time to prepare before the exam date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: Although the British Council offers a French version of its website, the registration platform is only available in English!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I could sit the IELTS in my city, at the British Council\u2019s centre in Lyon! I know that the British Council does not have many exam centres in France (only 4 cities), but some of my classmates could sit the exam in other accredited institutions. If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact the British Council!<\/p>\n<p>Having decided to register 2 months in advance (as advised), I managed to get a date that suited me perfectly, but 66% of the places for that session were already taken, so I strongly advise you to register as early as possible!<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Did I Pay for the IELTS Test and by Which Method?<\/h2>\n<p>The simplest way to register for me was online. After having found the right location to sit the<strong> IELTS<\/strong> on the<strong> British Council<\/strong> website, I was required to <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/cost-ielts-test\/\">pay a test fee<\/a> of <strong>240 euros.<\/strong> Watch out from fraudulent websites and make sure you are on the appropriate site to complete your <strong>registration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In my registration process, I had to choose the<strong> test format <\/strong>(I chose IELTS Academic), and then I selected the date and the location of the test. In the remaining steps, you will be asked to fill out a form with your personal information. After the confirmation of my payment, my registration was complete.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5113-_izl2r4lzdsgl\"><\/a>What Training Materials Did I Use to Practise For the Test?<\/h2>\n<p>For the first three weeks, I practised with a book that I borrowed from the language centre at my university\u2026 Well, I tried! This method was not adapted to me as I prefer to use computers, so I searched for a way to prepare for the IELTS <em>Academic <\/em>test online.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, I discovered GlobalExam, \u201ca platform offering hours of online training for the<a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-general-or-ielts-academic\/\"> IELTS Academic and General Training tests<\/a>\u201d, which seemed very interesting to me! I started with a free training programme to test it out\u2026 A success! I was much more motivated to study when using the platform than when I used books so I signed up to the 30 day subscription.<\/p>\n<p>I appreciated being able to alternate between targeted exercises and mock exams (taken under real exam conditions), so I could both progress in English and prepare myself for the specific format of the test. .<\/p>\n<p>Each type of exercise and exam provides a detailed explanation of each question and a complete <strong>correction<\/strong> that could help you spot your weakness points, and no worries, all your <strong>scores<\/strong> and <strong>statistics<\/strong> are saved and are available in the statistics tab at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to these statistics, you will be able to find the areas you need to work on, say, <strong>vocabulary<\/strong> or <strong>present tenses<\/strong>. A <strong>guided course<\/strong> is also available on the<strong> platform<\/strong> within a specific time period and goal. I could have really done with this 3 years ago when I was preparing for the TOEIC exam with books. GlobalExam also have many <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/best-resources-ielts\/\">IELTS preparation and resources <\/a>available such as vocabulary and grammar study sheets, or <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/why-should-you-prepare-for-the-ielts\/\">tips for your training<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happened the Day I SAT the IELTS Academic Test?<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, the month of October arrived as did the day of my written exam sections!<\/p>\n<p>Although I did not have the habit at school, I arrived at the exam centre in advance \u2013 it\u2019s always safer. It seemed that everyone had adopted the same strategy, in order to have a little margin of time and get into the right frame of mind (by revising, relaxing, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>The examiners first started by calling us up one by one and checking our supporting documents (confirmation letter, ID, etc.). They explained the morning\u2019s schedule to us, and the rules we needed to follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The three written sections take place in the morning<\/li>\n<li>It is impossible to take a break between the different Writing section questions (3 essays)<\/li>\n<li>The candidates are only permitted to bring their ID and a bottle of water (without a label) into the exam hall. Food and mobile phones are prohibited, while writing materials are provided. All other personal belongings are left in a locked room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fun fact: The invigilators walk between the rows to sharpen pencils!<\/p>\n<p>I sat the written sections on a Thursday, and the oral section on the following Saturday.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-5113-_zjhsjpeyyfa\"><\/a>What Are My Advice and impression on that day?<\/h3>\n<p>I will now give you my advice and my impression of each section.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-listening-section\/\">Listening<\/a>: Thanks to watching my favourite American TV series, and GlobalExam\u2019s practice exercises, I felt comfortable with this section! A word of advice all the same: read the instructions well before the audio excerpt begins and watch out for any trick questions!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-reading-section\/\">Reading<\/a>: The three texts are rather long and are accompanied by 10 questions each, so there is no time to lose!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-writing-sample\/\">Writing<\/a>: This was the section for which I had undoubtedly revised the least, which was a mistake because I spent 40 minutes writing my argument \u2013 Writing Task 2 requires a great deal of concentration!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-speaking-section\/\">Speaking<\/a>: This takes place face-to-face with an examiner who asks you quite general questions. For one of these, you will have several minutes to prepare. I had prepared my answers a little too much \u2013 the test is designed to prevent candidates from doing this. In the end I could have done better but I still did alright!<\/p>\n<h2>When And How Will I Receive My IELTS Test Results?<\/h2>\n<p>I left the written exams feeling quite confident but I was not able to relax until I finished the oral test on the following Saturday!<\/p>\n<p><strong>I received my results by post two weeks later. <\/strong>I managed to get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listening: 8<\/li>\n<li>Reading: 7.5<\/li>\n<li>Writing: 6.5<\/li>\n<li>Speaking: 6.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Total: an IELTS score of 7!<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, I can go to the University of Michigan (Canada) next semester!<\/p>\n<p>To all those like me who are going to sit the IELTS test, I advise you, even if you already have a good level of English, to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about the IELTS test format, with the notes for each section, particularly the notes for each exercise<\/li>\n<li>Actively prepare yourself!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55512\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration.png\" alt=\"testimonials illustration\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/testimonials-illustration.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Tips and Tricks to Ace Your IELTS Exam That Helped Me<\/h2>\n<p>It can be challenging to achieve a high score in IELTS, especially if this is your first language test, but here are some<strong> tips<\/strong> which were of great help to me:<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-5113-_ihq47qigylnn\"><\/a><strong>Listening test tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <strong>time<\/strong> you are given before each listening track to carefully study the <strong>questions<\/strong> and predict what you might hear.<\/li>\n<li>Check your <strong>spelling<\/strong> after you answer the questions. If your answer is spelled incorrectly, it will be marked wrong.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you know how to say all the letters of the English <strong>alphabet<\/strong>. In the Listening section, you will sometimes be required to write information, such as names and addresses, that have been spelled out for you.<\/li>\n<li>The English <strong>accents <\/strong>are varied in the Listening part, so try to become familiar with them by searching for <strong>national radio stations<\/strong> from the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.<\/li>\n<li>Take <strong>notes <\/strong>as you listen to the recording and watch out for the distractors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"post-5113-_4zjd40laeqbc\"><\/a><strong>Reading test tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is important to remain within the <strong>time limit<\/strong> given to you in this section. Read the passage as quickly as you can and find the type of information you need to answer the questions.<\/li>\n<li>A good way to save some time is to skim through the text and read the <strong>topic sentence<\/strong> of each paragraph before you look at the questions.<\/li>\n<li>If a question is taking you too much <strong>time<\/strong>, move on to the next one.<\/li>\n<li>At the end of each part, <strong>proofread<\/strong> your work and check if there are any spelling mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"post-5113-_omry79xp3yad\"><\/a><strong>Writing test tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you write the appropriate<strong> number<\/strong> of words you are required to do in each task.<\/li>\n<li>Use varied <strong>structures<\/strong> and <strong>patterns<\/strong> to make your writing more interesting. Fronting and inversion, for instance, are great ways to improve your writing.<\/li>\n<li>Keep in mind that all types of writing tasks require a well-organized and well-planned <strong>outline<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"post-5113-_thxcokwcau12\"><\/a><strong>Speaking test tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Your <strong>body language<\/strong> plays an important role in your Speaking test, so maintaining eye contact with the examiner is essential.<\/li>\n<li>Your answers should be <strong>natural<\/strong> and not prepared. The examiner will know in case you try to give a prepared speech.<\/li>\n<li>You should answer the questions by giving <strong>examples<\/strong> and <strong>arguments<\/strong>. If you are given a Yes\/No question, you should not simply respond with Yes or No.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-5113-_qofos651m30u\"><\/a>Practice and train for the IELTS Online With GlobalExam<\/h2>\n<p>Just like any other language test, IELTS needs <strong>preparation<\/strong>. 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