{"id":5198,"date":"2023-05-06T14:45:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T14:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/?p=5198"},"modified":"2023-06-16T18:18:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T18:18:43","slug":"how-can-i-teach-ielts-listening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/how-can-i-teach-ielts-listening\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I teach IELTS listening? Tips for IELTS tutors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teaching IELTS listening can be a daunting task. However, with the right resources and strategies, you can make it interesting and effective for students. There are several ways to teach IELTS listening to beginners, such as\u00a0<\/span>familiarizing them with the test forma<\/b>t and\u00a0<\/span>providing examples\u00a0<\/b>of each section,\u00a0<\/span>adding intense cardio exercises<\/b>, and\u00a0<\/span>introducing multimedia resources.\u00a0<\/b>This article looks at tips on how to tutor IELTS listening online and face-to-face.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it your first-time teaching IELTS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The test measures a student’s ability to use English in academic and professional settings, so preparing for it requires specialized knowledge. Fortunately, several tips can help make your job as an IELTS tutor<\/a><\/strong> easier. By<\/span>\u00a0understanding the exam structure<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>familiarizing yourself with some of the common questions<\/b>\u00a0asked on each section of the test – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – you can better prepare your students for success.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0With these tips in mind, let’s explore how to teach IELTS listening effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Know the IELTS listening structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The IELTS Listening test comprises<\/span>\u00a0four sections, with 10 questions each,\u00a0<\/b>totaling 40. The test takes approximately\u00a0<\/span>30 minutes, including 10 minutes for transferring answe<\/b>rs from the question paper to the answer sheet. The recording is played\u00a0<\/span>only once<\/b>, and pauses are given throughout the test for test-takers to read and answer the questions. <\/span><\/p>\n

To help your students prepare for the test, it’s important t<\/span>o familiarize them with the IELTS Listening structure<\/b>. At this point, poor spelling can seriously affect a candidate’s score. Using quality resources can also prove to be extremely beneficial. Some of the best resources for IELTS preparation include official IELTS practice materials\u00a0<\/span>and Cambridge IELTS test books.\u00a0<\/b>Using these resources helps maximize IELTS scores and better understand English language comprehension skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The topics of the sections<\/strong><\/h2>\n

IELTS Listening Section 1: General conversation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0The general conversation usually involves a<\/span>\u00a0dialogue between people in everyday situations,\u00a0<\/b>such as booking a hotel room or ordering food. This section aims to test the test-takers ability to understand the English language in practical, everyday settings and their ability to pick up on important pieces of information such as names, dates, and times. IELTS tutors must\u00a0<\/span>emphasize listening skills such as note-taking<\/b>\u00a0and paraphrasing to help their students excel in this section.<\/span><\/p>\n

IELTS Listening Section 2: General talk<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0The general<\/span>\u00a0talk involves a monologue or dialogue related to a non-academic topic,\u00a0<\/b>such as a tour guide giving information about a city or a customer enquiring about a product. Test-takers must understand the topic, main ideas, details, and information presented in the talk. As an IELTS trainer, you can help your students by teaching them effective listening strategies such as<\/span>\u00a0identifying keywords, predicting information, and using context clues to\u00a0<\/b>comprehend the content.<\/span><\/p>\n

IELTS Listening Section 3: Academic Conversation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Academic conversation involves a\u00a0<\/span>more complex dialogue or monologue about academic topics such as research or university courses.<\/b>\u00a0Test takers must understand the main ideas and the speaker’s attitude, purpose, and specific details related to the topic. To improve students’ performance in this section, IELTS teachers should focus on developing critical listening skills, such as i<\/span>dentifying tone, identifying opinions, and making inferences based\u00a0<\/b>on the information provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

IELTS Listening Section 4: Academic lecture<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The academic lecture is the\u00a0<\/span>most challenging section of the test.\u00a0<\/b>It requires test-takers to listen to a complex academic lecture and answer 10 questions about the content. The lecture topics are from\u00a0<\/span>academic subjects such as science<\/b>, history, and social science and are delivered by a professor or an expert. To excel in this section, students need to<\/span>\u00a0develop advanced listening skills\u00a0<\/b>such as<\/span>\u00a0predicting key content, making inferences,\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0<\/span>understanding<\/b>\u00a0discourse markers that indicate changes in the topic or structure of the content.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can use these CAMBRIDGE<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>resources to teach IELTS better:<\/span><\/p>\n