How to Improve Your IELTS Band Score?

Planning to shift abroad? Want to make a better life in a country abroad? Lekin IELTS exam mein achhe score nahi ban rahe. Agar aap bhi iss problem se suffer kar rahe hain toh, aapke saari problems ka solution iss blog mein milne wala hai. Bahut saare log jo abroad shift karna toh chahte hain lekin IELTS exam mein kam marks ki vajah se apne sapne poore nahi kar paa rahe hain. Abroad shift hone ke liye IELTS exam crack karna bahut zyada important hai. Aapki isi problem ko solve karne ke liye iss blog mein hum share karne wale hain kuch aise tips jinki help se aap apne IELTS band score ko increase kar sakte mein. 

 

Easy Ways to Improve Your IELTS Band Score

Given below are some of the most easy ways that can help you improve your IELTS band score very easily. 

 

Know the Exam Well

Kisi bhi exam ki preparation start karne se pehle sabse zaruri hota hai ye jaanna ki exam aakhir hai kya? Out of all the international examinations, IELTS ka ek set exam pattern hota hai. IELTS aspirants ko apni taiyari shuru karne ke pehle iss set exam pattern ko samajhna bahut zyada zaruri hai. Agar aap apne IELTS band score ko improve karna chahte hain, toh IELTS exam ke pattern ko analyze karte huye apni taiyari shuru kariye. 

 

Preparation shuru karne se pehle kuch basic questions aise hain jinke answers dhundne ki koshish kariye jaise, what is the pattern of the IELTS exam? What is the time duration of the IELTS exam? What type of questions is being asked in the IELTS exam? How many sections are there is the IELTS exam? Question pattern ko samajhne ke sath sath ye janne ki koshish karein ki kis type ke questions frequently puchhte jaate hain, kis section ka kitna weightage hai, and so on. Ek baar aap inn sabhi questions ke answer dhund lenge, toh aapke liye preparation aur easy ho jayegi, jo further apko IELTS band score improve karne mein help karega. 

 

Get Yourself A Study Plan

Agar aap bina kisi proper planning ke IELTS exam dene ka soch rahe hain, toh aap sirf ek never-ending race ka part banne wale hain jiska koi end nahi. IELTS exam preparation mein enter karne se pehle study plan is very essential. Ek baar jab aap iss exam ko achhi tarah samajh jaye toh apne liye ek study plan design karein. Iss study plan mein long-term and short-term dono targets set karein, aur holistically iss study plan ko follow karne mein lag jayein. 

 

IELTS study plan mein aap monthly targets include karne ke sath sath weekly targets par bhi focus karein. Kayi baar hum apne banaye huye monthly targets ko itna casually lene lagte hain ki month end tak aate-aate na humare targets poore hote hain, aur na expectations. Iss failure ki wajah se hum demotivated or haara hua feel karne lagte hain. Secondly IELTS study plan banane ka ye matlab nahin ki aapka poora study plan IELTS exam ke chaaron taraf ghumein, balki iske sath sath aapko mind refresh karne ke liye kuch extra activities mein bhi engage hona hai, jisse aapka mind fresh rahe aur aap poore concerntration se apni preparation kar sakein. 

 

Dusri cheez jo IELTS exam study plan banate waqt aapko dhyaan mein rakhni hai, woh hai section-wise targets. Apne monthly ya weekly study plan mein chaaron sections, yaani listening, reading, writing, and speaking ko equal attention de. Inn chaaron sections ko dhyaan mein rakhkar time allot karein, aur sabhi areas ko cover karne ki koshish karein. Kyunki IELTS band score ko improve karne ke liye ek behtar study plan hona bahut zyada zaruri hai. 

 

Learn Your Strengths and Weakness

Imagine yourself entering a battle without knowing your strengths and weakness. What will happen then? Of course, you will lose the battle at the first instance only. The same thing happens with any exam, kyunki aap kisi bhi exam mein tabtak achha nahi kar sakte hain, jab tak aapko apni strengths aur weakness ka andaza na ho. IELTS preparation mein apni strength aur weakness ke baare mein jaanna bahut important hai, kyunki tabhi aap apne aap ko poori taraf IELTS exam ke liye prepare kar payenge. Apni strength aur weakness ko dhundne ke liye self-analysis karna bahut zyada important hai. 

 

Exam ke liye padhte waqt ye analysis karne ki koshish karein ki kon kon se aapke strong areas hain jin mein aap excellent perform kar sakte hain. Apni strength ko analyze karne ke liye aap regular basis par tests ki help le sakte hain. Regular tests mein aapne jin jin sections mein high score kiya hai, ya jinhe solve karne mein aapko jyada efforts lagane ki zarurat nahi lagi hai, woh aapki strengths hote hai. Apki strengths IELTS exam mein aapka band score increase karne mein help karenge. Lekin strength hone ka ye matlab nahi hai ki aap usai for granted lene lage. Agar koi bhi section aapki strength hai toh usai aur bhi strong karne ki koshish baar baar practice karke. 

 

On the other side, weaknesses are also equally important, kyunki agar strength hai toh weaknesses bhi hongi. Jis tarah self-analysis karke aapko strengths ka pata lag sakta hai usi tarah, aap apni weakness bhi find kar sakte hain. Jin areas ya sections mein aapko samajhne mein dikkat ho rahi hai, ya unse related questions ko solve karne mein jyada efforts lag rahe hain, woh aapki weakness hai. Weakness hone ka ye matlab nahi ki aap unn sections ko iss bharose chhodh de ki aap apne strong areas se unn gaps ko cover kar lenge. Balki apni weaknesses par kaam karein, unn par aur zyada dhyaan dein jabtak ki woh aapki strength nahi ban jaate. 

 

Grammar is Important

IELTS exam ko crack karne ke liye sabse zyada important agar koi cheez hai toh woh hai English. You won’t be asked questions directly from the grammar part, but whatever answers you give will be based purely on grammar. So, while preparing for the IELTS exam you cannot skip the grammar part. Agar aap IELTS exam ke chaaron sections mein apna band score increase karna chahte hain, toh grammar par dhyaan dena bahut zaruri hai. To excel in this exam you need to have your basics clear on the fundamental topics of grammar like tenses, verbs, adjectives, active and passive voice, modal verbs, direct and indirect speech, prepositions, and so on. 

 

IELTS exam ke chaaron sections mein English grammar important hai, kyunki agar aapki grammar weak hai toh aap apne tasks aur questions confidently poore nahi kar payenge. In the speaking section, you will be judged for your pronunciation, English fluency, and confidence while speaking, aur inn sab ke liye grammar ki knowledge hona bahut important hai. Secondly, in the writing part, you will be asked to write an essay, or explain any diagram or graph, and if you don’t know about tenses, verbs, adjectives, conjunctions, articles, etc., you won’t be able to write the essay correctly. Similarly reading aur listening section ke liye bhi grammar ki knowledge hona bahut important hai. 

 

Agar aap apne IELTS band score ko increase karna chahte hain, toh grammar ke basic concepts ko clear karna bahut zaruri hai, kyunki bina uske aap apne band score ko improve nahi kar payenge. IELTS ki preparation karne ke saath saath aap grammar ke concepts ko bhi revise karna shuru karein. Apne schedule mein se ek ya do ghante nikal kar grammar ke fundamental concepts ko samajhne ki koshish karein. Besides understanding the basic concepts ko grammar, imply the concepts while practicing for the IELTS exam. This way you will be able to increase your IELTS band score very efficiently. 

 

Practice Is a Game Changer

You must have heard an old proverb which says, ‘practice makes a man perfect’, and this proverb is applicable on IELTS exam preparation. Aap jitna zyada practice karenge, utna hi kisi cheez ko karne mein behtar banenge. In real sense, practice aapke liye ek game changer ho sakta hai, jo aapke IELTS band score ko 5 se 8 easily pahucha sakta hai. Isliye jitna jyada dhyaan aap IELTS ki preparation mein nayi cheezon ko seekhne mein laga rahe hain, utna hi dhyaan unn cheezon ki practice par bhi lagayein.

 

IELTS mein aapko chaaron sections, reading, writing, speaking, listening ko equally practice karne ki zarurat hai. Reading practice ke liye zyada se zyada English books, newspapers, blogs, etc., padhne k aadat daalein, aur listening ke liye English podcasts, news channel sunna shuru karein. For the writing section, make sure you write enough daily about everything you observe and notice to develop a healthy practice of writing daily. Similarly, for speaking practice, make a habit of speaking in front of the mirror if you cannot find any partner, and focus more on your pronunciation. 

 

Apne IELTS ka study plan design karte waqt make sure aap apni sabhi skills ko polish karne ke liye bhi enough time nikaale. Aisa kayi baar hoga, jab aapko lagega ki, ‘ye to main easily kar sakta hoon, isme practice ki kya zarurat hai’, but don’t fall for this trap. Practice is important bhale hi aapko sab kuch kyun na aata ho.

   

Go Through The Instructions

Whenever you give any exam, you must have seen a text written on the question paper which says, “read all the instructions carefully.” We often ignore these instructions, but these instructions are meant to be taken seriously. IELTS exam ke saath bhi same cheez hai, instructions bahut zaruri hain. IELTS exam dete waqt aap har question se related instructions ko dhyaan se padein. Kayi baar hum instructions ko dhyaan se nahi padhte hain, aur iss vajah se silly mistakes kar baithte hain, aur humara band score nahi improve ho pata. 

 

IELTS exam mein kisi bhi task ko, ya usse related questions ko attempt karne se pehle make sure ki aap poore focus ke sath uska instructions ko padein, jaise kitne time limit hain, kaise question ko attempt karna hai, kya cheezein avoid karni hai, and so on. Jab aap inn saari cheezon ko dhyan se padhenge, toh aap apni performance ko aur bhi zyada enhance kar payenge, which will help you in improving your band score. 

 

Do Proper Time Management

Time is the ultimate conqueror in this game. Life mein ho ya kisi exam mein, time management is the ultimate key to success. Agar aapne time ko master kar liya, toh samajhiye sab master kar liya. IELTS exam mein bhi time ka bahut bada role hai. Har section mein har task mein aapko ek particular time limit allot ki jaati hai, jiske andar aapko apna task complete karna hota hai. Since time is the ultimate conqueror, managing time is the most challenging task. But if you are disciplined and dedicated enough, you can easily conquer time. 

 

Time management ek skill hai, jo aap turant nahi seekh sakte. Iske liye aapko apni IELTS preparation ke dauran hi apne time ko manage karna seekhna hoga. Apne schedule ko time ke according design karein, aur uss time ke andar apne tasks ko complete karne ki practice karein. For example, IELTS reading section mein aapko 60 minutes mein 40 questions ke answer dene honge, aur isliye liye aapko time management seekhna bahut zaruri hai. 

 

Time management seekhne ke liye practice bahut zaruri hai. Try to attempt mocks as much as possible because they will help you in managing time, and completing every tasks on time. Mocks ko bhi aap main IELTS exam ki tarah attempt karein, kyunki jab aap uss seriousness ke saath exam denge, you will get to know ki kahan aapka time zyada jaa raha hai, ya kis area mein aapko time limit ke andar questions attempt karne ki need hai. Jitna behtar tareeke se aap apna time manage karna seekh jayenge, utna hi efficiently aap apne IELTS band score ko increase kar payenge. 

 

Improve Your IELTS Reading Score 

Reading section is a bit tricky part in the IELTS exam, kyunki vahan aapko long passages ko 60 minutes mein samajh kar 40 questions ke answer dene hote hain. Bahut se log iss section mein achha perform nahi kar paate, and they end up losing their IELTS band score. Lekin agar right technique aur smart work ke saath attempt kiya jaye, toh aap reading section ko aasani se tackle kar sakte hain. Here are some major tips which can help you improve your reading skills, and increase your IELTS band score. 

 

Skim Before Reading

Skimming through the text means going through the passage to get an overview. Passage ko poori tarah read karne se pehle, usai go through karke ek brief overview le lein ki passage ki baare mein baat kar raha hai, iska main idea kya hai, and so on. In most of the passages, har ek paragraph ek main idea par based hota hai, aur jab aap passage ko skim karenge, uske title ko padhenge, toh aap uss passage ke basic idea ko samajh payenge. 

 

Skimming the passage doesnot mean to just go through it, but it also means ko understand the title of the passage and make note of the basic idea of the passage. Skimming ke waqt agar aapko kuch important point milta hai, toh usai turant underline karein. Passage skim karne ke baad, ek baar questions bhi dhyaan se padhein, because it will help you in recalling the passage, and finding answers to your questions will become easier. 

 

Scan It

Once you are done with skimming the passage, move on to scanning it. Scanning ka matlab hota hai passage ko scan karke keywords, phrases, ya lead ko dhundna, jinki help se answer dhundna aur bhi zyada easy ho jata hai. Reading passage ko skim karne ke baad, jab aap questions padhte hain, toh uss question mein se main keyword ya phrase pick karein. Uss main keyword ya phrase ko aap passage mein dhundne ki koshish karein. Once you have scanned and located the keyword or phrase mentioned in the question in the main passage, read the text along with that keyword. Iss method se aap bina uss passage mein uljhe, keywords and phrases scan karke aasani se questions solve kar sakte hain. 

 

Pay Attention to Keywords

As already mentioned keywords are very important. Aisa zaruri nahin hai ki passage mein mentioned har word ka aapko meaning pata ho. Isliye main keyword ko samajhna zaruri hai jiski help se aap questions ko efficiently solve kar sakein. Agar aapko kisi keyword ki meaning nahin samajh aa rahi hai, toh usse related text ke context ko samajhkar uss keyword ki meaning samajh sakte hain. For example, agar IELTS reading section mein agar aapse kisi keyword ka antonym puchha gaya hai toh usse related text ke context ko samjhein, jisse aapko keyword ka matlab samajh aayega aur aap uska antonym easily likh sakte hain. So the keyword is very essential to increase your reading score in the IELTS exam. 

 

 

Improve Your IELTS Writing Score 

Not everyone is good with words, and in such cases, writing becomes a tricky part. Translating your thoughts into sentences requires a lot of brainstorming and effort, especially when you have a fixed time limit to it. Lekin sabse important hai IELTS writing section ke assessment criteria ko samajhna. IELTS Writing band score four important assessment criteria par depend karta ha, task achievement, lexical resource, coherence and cohesion, and grammatical range and accuracy. Inn chaaron parameters ke basis par aapko score milte hain, jiske liye aapko inn sabhi factors par dhyaan dena bahut zaruri hai.

 Here we will be sharing some important tips that will help you in getting a better IELTS writing score. 

 

Enrich Your Vocabulary

Writing mein sabse important cheez hoti hai selection of words, jiske liye aapko apni vocabulary strong karne ki zarurat hai. Achhi vocabulary aapko ek achhi copy likhne mein help karegi aur aapke writing ko aur enrich karne mein help karega. Most of the topics mein facts and information sabke liye ek jaisi hi hoti hai, aise mein aapki vocabulary aapko achhe answers likhne mein help karti hai. Use a wide range of vocabulary to express yourself in the test. Try to use different words and phrases to describe the same thing. This will show the examiner that you have a good vocabulary range.

 

Don’t Cross the Limit

IELTS writing test mein aapko do aisi limits hain jinke baare mein dhyan dene ki zarurat hai, word limit and time limit. IELTS writing section ke tasks mein aapko first task mein 150 words and second task mein 250 words likhne honge. Iss writing task mein word limit par dhyaan dena bahut zyada zaruri hai, because ek chhoti si galti will make you lose your band score.  Time management is critical in the IELTS Writing test. Make sure to practice writing within the time limits so that you can develop the skills needed to manage your time effectively during the test. Ye dono limits ko dhyan mein rakhkar aap apne IELTS writing score ko improve kar sakte hain. 

 

Follow Structure and Be Concise

IELTS writing test mein do important elements hain jin par dhyaan dena zaruri hai. First writing mein aap ek proper structure ko follow karein. Structure follow karne se examiners ko aapke answers aur zyada impressive lagenge which in turn will fetch you more marks. Both Task 1 and Task 2 require a specific structure. Make sure to follow the structure, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. This will show the examiner that you have a clear understanding of the task and the ability to organize your thoughts and ideas.

 

Second element hai conciseness jis par dhyaan dena equally important hai. Jab aap answers bahut concise way mein likhte hain, toh woh dekhne mein as well as padhne mein kaafi impressive lagte hain. Avoid using complex vocabulary and sentences. Instead, use clear and concise language to express your ideas effectively. Aisa karne se examiner aapke answers padhega bhi aur aapke IELTS writing score improve karne mein help bhi milegi. 

 

Improve Your IELTS Listening Score 

IELTS Speaking is one of four sections of the test and evaluates a candidate’s ability to communicate in English in various situations. A good score in the IELTS Speaking test is an essential requirement for many universities, organizations, and visa applications. Here are some tips to help you improve your IELTS Speaking score.

 

Practice Listening

Har kisi ki listening skills best nahi hoti hai, aur IELTS exam humari isi skill ko bahut achhe se test karta hai. IELTS listening exam mein achha score karne ke liye, listening skills ko practice karna bahut important hai. Make sure aap alag alag resources ka use karke English listening practice karne ki koshish karein. Regularly practice listening to English-language material, such as news broadcasts, podcasts, and English-language movies and TV shows. Pay attention to the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of native English speakers.

 

In the IELTS test, you may be asked to listen to speakers with different accents, so it is important to get practice with a variety of accents. Listen to speakers from different countries and regions, and focus on improving your ability to understand different accents and pronunciation styles. Iss tarike se aap different accent ko practice kar sakte hain aur apni listening skills ko enhance kar sakte hain. Listening practice karna aapke listening skills ko enhance karne ka primary step hai, jo aapke IELTS listening skills ko improve karne mein sabse zyada help karta hai. 

 

Avoid Any Distraction

IELTS Listening exam mein distraction aapke liye minus point prove ho sakta hai. Humain mind bahut volatile hota hai, and there are high chances ki mind inn distractions se influence ho jaye aur aap apne score lose kar dein. Isliye it is very important in IELTS listening exam ke dauran aap inn distractions ko khud se door rakhne ki koshish karein. Even se simple vibration from your phone can ruin your focus and make you lose score. Apki nervousness, phone ki awaaz, even pankhe ki awaaz bhi aapko distract kar sakti hai. Isliye ye bahut zaruri hai ki aap baaki cheezon par dhyaan na dekar sirf apni listening skills par hi focus karein. 

 

During the IELTS listening test, it can be easy to get distracted by other noises in the room. Try to eliminate all the possible distractions that creates distractions while you are giving your listening test. Practice staying focused while you listen, and eliminate any distractions, such as turning off your phone or closing the door. These ways can help you avoid your distractions and you can score better in your IELTS listening exam. 

 

Catch Important Idea

IELTS listening exam mein kayi baar aisa hota hai ki humara attention distract ho jati hai aur hum conversation ya passage ko dhyaan se sunn nahi pate hain. Aisi situation mein there are chances ki hum IELTS listening score lose kar dein. Isliye ye bahut important hai ki IELTS listening section mein aap bole jane wale passage ya conversation ko bahut dhyaan se sune aur uske main ya important idea par focus karein. Main idea par focus karne se aapko kayi saare questions ke answer aasani se mil jayenge, jisse aap apne IELTS listening score ko improve kar sakte hain. 

 

When you listen to the material in the IELTS test, focus on the main idea and key information, rather than trying to understand every word. This will help you to get a better understanding of the material and to answer the questions more accurately. If you try to focus on understanding every word, there are high chances that you will miss the main idea, which won’t fetch you a good IELTS band score. So to improve your IELTS listening score, make sure you pay attention to grab the main idea of the passage or conversation.  

 

Note Do 

It is not important that IELTS listening test mein aap jo kuch sunn rahe hain yaad rahe. IELTS listening test ye demand karta hai ki aap baaton ko dhyaan se sune aur respond karein. Iss complex problem ko resolve karne ka sabse achha tarika hai ki aap notes banana. Note-making ek aisi practice hai jo aap school level se karte aa rahe hain, and kisi bhi cheez ko retain karne ka ye sabse acha tarika hai. In the IELTS listening test, you will need to take notes while you listen. 

 

Note making ka ye matlab nahi ki aap har ek cheez verbatim mein note karein,rather note making means ki aap important points ya keywords note karein jo aapko aage answers dene mein help kare. Practice taking notes as you listen to English-language material, and focus on writing down key words and phrases. In this way note making can help you find your answers quickly which in turn will help you in improving your IELTS listening score. 

 

Improve Your IELTS Speaking Score

 

Speaking fluently with error-free sentences is quite a tough task. In the IELTS speaking section, there are three sections, in which you will be asked to speak about yourself and your family background. The second section will ask you to give one or two minutes speech on a particular topic, and in the third section, a longer discussion on it follows. But clearing these three sections with proper fluency and grace is a tough game to play. 

 

Yahan hum aapke saath kuch tips share karne wale hain jinki help se aap easily IELTS listening score ko improve kar sakte hain. 

 

Be Loud and Clear

IELTS speaking score ko improve karne ke liye sabse pehli tip hai loud and clear hona. Aap jo bhi bol rahe hain usai bahut hi loudly aur clearly bolein. Don’t rush aur apni natural speed maintain karne ki koshish karein. Agar aap bolte waqt rush karenge, toh high chances hai ki aapki fluency kharaab ho jaye aur aap zyada mistakes commit karne lage. Ye aapke IELTS speaking score ko affect karega jo ultimately aapke IELTS band score ko badhne nahi dega.

 

Maintaining a normal speed while speaking is very important as it helps you attain a proper fluency in speaking English. Try to remain calm and relaxed while speaking, because the examiner will catch your nervousness in one go. Most people tend to rush while speaking out of nervousness, but this can create a negative impression on the examiner and you might lose the score. So it is very important to be loud and clear, but with a normal pace to increase the IELTS speaking band score. 

 

Don’t Memorize and Speak

IELTS speaking section mein ek common pattern follow hota hai jahan first part mein aapko apne baare mein bolna hota hai, second part mein ek common topic par one to two minutes speech deni hoti hai and in the third part, aapko uss common topic par long discussion karna hota hai. Inn questions ke response mein aap kuch relevant vocabulary and phrases ka use karte hain, lekin unhe memorize karna avoid karein.

 

There are a lot of times when we tend to memorize answers to the most expected questions. But remember the examiners are way smarter than you, they will catch if you memorized the answer. So avoid memorizing the responses to these questions, rather you can memorize the important keywords. Make sure you are in touch with the important and relevant terminologies. In this way, you can improve your vocabulary and at the same time, it will help you improve your IELTS speaking score. 

 

Prepare Some Common Topics

Jab aap IELTS exam ki taiyari karte hain toh aapko ek idea hota hai aapse kya questions puchhe jayenge. Mock tests aapko all over prepare karte hain, aise mein IELTS speaking test ke liye mocks and previous patterns ke through aapko ek rough idea lag jaata hai ki konse topics ya issues jinke baare mein aapke IELTS speaking test mein puchha jaa sakte hain. Inn common topics ko figure out karna is a task jiske baad aapke aage ka process easy ho jaata hai. Ek baar aap jab common topics figure out kar lein, toh unhe prepare karna shuru karein. 

 

Familiarize yourself with common topics that are likely to come up in the IELTS Speaking test, such as education, work, hobbies, and current events. Do some research on these topics, and make sure you have enough points and facts to speak. While preparing for these topics, you are making yourself ready for the IELTS speaking test in a more better way. Practicing speaking about these topics will help you build confidence and fluency. All these factors together will help you in improving your IELTS speaking score. 

 

Quick Tips to Improve IELTS Band Score

Here are some quick tips that can help you increase your IELTS band score effectively:

 

1. Practice with a native speaker: Practicing with a native English speaker can help you improve your pronunciation, intonation, and speaking speed. It can also give you the chance to ask for feedback on your performance.

 

2. Listen to English news and podcasts: Listening to English news and podcasts can help you improve your listening and speaking skills. Try to pick up new vocabulary and practice using it in your own speech.

 

3. Take mock tests: Taking mock IELTS tests can help you become familiar with the format and timing of the test. It can also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and focus on improving them.

 

4. Proofread: Proofread your writing to check for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. This will show the examiner that you have taken the time to check your work and that you are serious about achieving a good IELTS band score.

 

5. Get feedback: Ask friends, family, or a tutor to read your writing and provide feedback. This will help you identify areas you need to improve and give you a chance to practice writing in a low-pressure environment.

 

Conclusion 

Improving your IELTS band score requires practice, preparation, and confidence. By following these tips, you can increase your chances of performing well in the test and achieving the score you need for your goals. If you are planning to crack the IELTS exam and wish to learn more IELTS exam, you can join Awal Sir’s IELTS course.