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Category: Mindset
If we can master flow, there are no limits to what we can accomplish. We are our own revolution.
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IELT Preparation Guide & Tips
Пост о моей подготовке к IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Задача этого поста – поделится своим опытом, предоставить информацию и практические подходы я использовал во время своей подготовки к сдаче теста.
Целевая аудитория – руско-говорящий студент Степан Терещук, мой брат.
Что бы ты не делал, на что бы ты не подписывался, ты должен ответить себе на вопросы:
Зачем? Какой результат я желаю получить? Когда? (дата/время)
Парочка причин, зачем тебе нужно сдать тет (список не полный):
- Высокий IELTS балл позволит мне поступить и учится в лучших англоязычных высшых учебных заведениях по всему миру;
- Пригодится при поиске работы за границей. Улучшает мое резюме.
- 140 стран по всему миру требуют высокий балл на тесте, что бы работать, учится или для эмиграции;
С чего начать?
- Ознакомься с форматом теста. Распечатай/Напиши/Нарисуй структуру теста, повесь на видном месте, перед глазами.
- Ответь на вопрос: Что мне нужно для того чтоб сдать тест на балл который я хочу? Скачай/Купи необходимые материалы для подготовки. Найди Курсы/Людей которые могут помочь, рассказать, показать, обьяснить.
- Выбери/Определи дату теста. Зарегестрируйся! (Это поможет тебе оставаться мотивированным)
- Запланируй минимум 2 часа на подготовку к тесту. Советую разбить 2 часа по часу, скажем утром и вечером. Если есть больше время, конечно выдели больше на подготовку.
Структура теста:
- Listening ( 40 вопросов -> 40 минут)
- Reading (60 минут)
- Writing (60 минут -> 2 задания)
- Speaking (10-15 минут)
Сколько стоит?
Тест стоил мне CAD $320. Не дешево, поэтому желательно хорошенько подготовится перед тестом.
Alright, lets get to the MEAT & POTATOES
Снизу я привел описание каждой секции теста: время данное на каждую часть и “типсы” по прохождению каждой секции:
Listening
4 секции -> 40 вопросов (10 на каждую секцию) -> 40 минут (30 минут +10 минут для переноса ответов)
Секция 1
General. Everyday Topics (Conversation between 2 people)
Секция 2
General. Everyday Topics (Ope person. Monologue)
Секция 3
School or Training-Related Topics (Conversation between 2 or more people)
Секция 4
School or Training-Related Topics (Ope person. Monologue)
Перед слушанием каждой записи даётся 30-40 секунд.
В это время ты:
- Читаешь вопросы перед проигрыванием монолога/диалога. Анализируешь вопросы, выделяешь (подчеркиваешь, обводишь) ключевые слова;
- Обращаешь внимание на количество слов позволенных для ответа (no more than 3/ no more than 2 etc.);
- Стараешься предсказать тип ситуации/тему, кто будет говорить, какие типы ответов могу быть (номер, имя, адрес и т.д.);
Во время:
- Если не уверен между 2 ответами, запиши оба (выбери один когда переносишь ответы);
- Ответы НЕ БУДУТ такими же словами, какие использовались в вопросах. Имею в виду что ответы будут синонимами, или перефразированными, поэтому не жди услышать именно те слова, которые ты выделил в вопросах;
- Пропустил вопрос? Забудь и двигайся дальше. (постарайся угадать после окончания);
- Не забудь “$” если речь идёт о деньгах;
- Будь внимателен по время переносов ответов (grammar, spelling, counts etc.).
* Будь осторожен:
- Могут дать ответ, а потом поменять свое мнение;
- Обращай внимание на отрицания, негативные высказывания (I do NOT… I won’t… I DID NOT… etc.);
- Учитывай тему разговора целиком (интонация говорящих, разочарования, радость и т.д.).
Как подготовиться?
- Слушай радио/подкасты на английском. Выбери темы которые интересные для тебя! Старайся понять о чем говорят. Какая тема разговора? Что я понял? Что полезного я узнал чего не знал раньше?
Список некоторых Itunes подкастов которые я слушаю:
- The Rich Roll Podcast
- The Fat-Burning Man
- The Tim Ferriss Show
- BroTherapy
- The Jimmy Rex Show
- Finding Mastery
- Robb Wolf – The Paleo Solution
- Triathlon Taren
- Purple Patch Podcast
Фильмы. Забудь о фильмах на русском! Всё что ты смотришь и слушаешь на английском, в оригинале;
4 бесплатных теста для практики (не благодари):
IELTS CAMBRIDGE 11 Listening Test 3| Full Scription & Answers
IELTS CAMBRIDGE 11 Listening Test 4| Full Scription & Answers
Writing
2 секции (60 минут) -> Task 1 (~20 минут) + Task 2 (40 минут)
Task 1. Письмо.
Рекомендуется выделить не более 20 минут на первое задание. МИНИМУМ 150 слов.
Первая часть – это ВСЕГДА письмо. Это будет либо формальное, либо неформальное письмо.
Структуру письма можно условно разделить на 7 частей:
1. Внимательно читаешь задание. В нём описывается ситуация, само задание и конкретные вопросы на которые нужно ответить в письме. Не понял что от тебя требуется? Читай еще раз.
Определяешь следующие вещи:
- Кому будет адресовано письмо?
- Формальное или неформальное?
- Какова задача письма? (зачем ты его пишешь);
2. Вступление/концовка письма. В зависимости от формата письма (формальное/неформальное), начало и концовка будут отличаться.
- Имя адресата известно: Dear Stanley/Dest Wishes, Dear Dr. Johnson/Best Regards, Dear Miss Long/Yours sincerely… etc.
- Имя адресата неизвестно: Dear Sirs or Madam/Yours Faithfully.
3. Цель письма. Используй фантазию для построения письма исходя из ситуации описанной в задании.
4. Построение письма. В зависимости от формата ты можешь начать обращение следующим образом:
5. Организуй письмо логично и понятно. Обязательно ответь на все вопросы в задании (не обязательно по порядку, главное чтоб логично и понятно).
6. Обьясни ситуацию. Обычно ситуация описана в первых 2 предложениях задания.
7. Концовка. Опять же, в зависимости от формата письма можешь использовать следующие предложения чтобы “закрыть” письмо:
Task 2. Эссе.
Рекомендуется отвести 40 минут на второе задание, так как оно больше и стоит больше баллов. Необходимо написать МИНИМУМ 250 слов. Можешь начать со второго задания, не принципиально.
Предлагаю следующую структуру ответа:
1. Introduce the topic и вырази свое мнение (согласен/не согласен);
2. Приведи аргументы в поддержку своего мнения. Подкрепи примерами (не можешь привести пример? придумай, соври);
3. Приведи контраргументы или противоположные точки зрения. Обьясни почему ты не согласен с ними;
4. Отведи параграф для концовки.
5. Если осталось немного времени, проверь сочинение на ошибки.
Как подготовиться?
- Сесть и писать сочинения и письма!
- Как и с Listening я советую выбирать темы для письма, которые интересные тебе и по структуре похожие на те которые будут на тесте. Не можешь найти тему? Придумай.
- Если делаешь пост в инстаграме или на любой другой платформе, возьми за правило писать на английском. Пишешь не одно-два предложения, а раскрываешь вопрос.
- Пишешь список продуктов купить? На английском! Ведешь дневник? На английском! ну ты понял… ;
- Пишешь на время. 1 час на 2 задания, не более.