Top Strategies for Achieving a 9 Band Score in IELTS Listening

Updated: Sep 26, 2024

Out of the four sections of IELTS, students generally spend the maximum time doing the listening tests. This is generally because there is so much material available and it only takes 30 minutes to finish a test.

However, despite so much practice for the Listening Section, students find it difficult to reach 8 bands and above.

In this blog, we will share some simple tips that can surely boost your score and help you get 9 bands.

The Listening Section lasts for 30 minutes. Students listen to 4 audios, 2 conversations, and 2 lectures. They answer 10 questions per audio, totaling 40 questions. At the end, they have 10 minutes to transfer the answers from the question paper to an answer sheet in the paper-based IELTS and 2 minutes to review the answers in the computer-delivered IELTS. To score 9 bands, students need to have 39-40 correct answers, which they can achieve by implementing the suggestions mentioned below:

1. Read the questions multiple times. Utilize the instruction time, the 30 seconds given to read the questions, and the 30 seconds given to review the answers.

2. Pay attention to the titles written at the beginning of every section and the initial part of the audio when the title is given by the speaker. This will help you understand the context of the audio.

3. Read instructions carefully. Many times, students write a 2-word answer when only a one-word answer is allowed.

4. Pay attention to any corrections and repetitions in the audios. Generally, answers are hidden in those portions of the audios.

5. Be quick to note down when the spelling of a word is dictated. That's definitely an answer.

6. Be careful with spelling mistakes.

7. Pay attention to singular and plural forms.

8. When you start practicing for the Listening Section, play one test and just listen to it without finding any answers. Just listen and become familiar with the format of the section and the type of lectures and conversations presented.

9. Also, try to master sections 1 and 2 first before moving on to sections 3 and 4 as the first two sections are easier than the last two.

10. Be extra cautious with multiple-choice questions and maps. Be more attentive.

11. Refer to the transcripts for wrong answers.

12. At the end, transfer/check the answers carefully.

The above pointers, with regular practice, have really helped our students score well. If you are still struggling, get in touch with the experts at Emjay Coaching.

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