📖 Take your time and read the successful teacher's answer to " How long does it take to be ready for the test? ".
This is one question that each candidate ponders over. To be frank, there is no set answer to this. Some take 1 month, some may be a few weeks more than a month, and some maybe 3–4 months. It all depends on your learning ability, how fast you grasp things and how well you stick to your preparation schedule.
To truly understand how many weeks it will go to take for you to be confident about the exam is what matters. Few things to keep in mind are:
Understand your existing level of English - Not everyone is on the same platform, therefore the time taken to get through the language will vary. You do not have to be an expert in English (writing or speaking), you just have to take enough bites that you can chew.
To master vocabulary, practice 10–15 words each day, with their meanings and usage. Revise them by the weekend and by the end of your preparation, you’ll be ready with your own set of new learnings. You’ll easily be familiar with 1000+ words in 45–60 days.
Please understand that the idea is not to mug the words but to understand them and once you do it, you’ll be naturally using them in your sentences.
Devote set hours for your study - You must spend dedicated hours for your preparation. The ideal number of hours depends on how well you perform in your practice tests. If you feel that 6 hours daily is enough to get me an 8 band score, then that should be your ideal hours.
Understand your learning pattern and then formulate a schedule that makes you most productive. You don’t have to sit for straight 7–8 hours, divide your time and work accordingly.
Form study groups- Peer groups are an added advantage. It becomes easy to practice, learn and improve. When you are surrounded by the like-minded, whose goal is not different than yours, you’ll be able to see yourself working towards it more often than ever.
Track your progress - Work off on your weak points and keep a track of how you are performing. Analyze your tests and learn from your mistakes. If you are facing any difficulty, take professional help. There are various websites/apps which offer numerous materials to study for IELTS.
It is usually recommended that you spend 5–7 weeks on the preparation but it varies accordingly. Though one key point which applies to everyone is that if you are honestly and dedicatedly preparing for the exam, then you will ace it.
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