{"id":2675,"date":"2022-10-04T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T08:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=2675"},"modified":"2023-02-27T14:56:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T09:26:38","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tips On How To Prepare For IELTS Exam At Home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a widely recognized English language that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential for people who want to study or work in countries where English is the primary language to prove English language proficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for the IELTS exam can be difficult, but with the right tools, resources, and guidance, it is possible to get a good band score in the exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, I will discuss how to prepare for IELTS exam at home. But before that, you must understand the IELTS exam and its types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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title=\"How To Prepare For IELTS Exam At Home\">How To Prepare For IELTS Exam At Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#keep-distractions-away\" title=\"Keep Distractions Away\">Keep Distractions Away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#decide-the-test-format-you-want-to-take\" title=\"Decide the test format you want to take\">Decide the test format you want to take<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#understand-the-exam-format\" title=\"Understand the exam&nbsp;Format\">Understand the exam&nbsp;Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#create-a-study-plan\" title=\"Create A Study Plan\">Create A Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#ielts-practice-materials\" title=\"IELTS practice materials\">IELTS practice materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#online-courses\" title=\"Online courses\">Online courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#improve-vocabulary\" title=\"Improve vocabulary\">Improve vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#ielts-progress-check\" title=\"IELTS Progress Check\">IELTS Progress Check<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#take-online-sample-paper-for-ielts-preparation\" title=\"Take Online Sample Paper For IELTS Preparation\">Take Online Sample Paper For IELTS Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#keep-your-general-english-level-up\" title=\"Keep your general English Level Up\">Keep your general English Level Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#practice-makes-man-perfect\" title=\"Practice Makes Man Perfect\">Practice Makes Man Perfect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#learn-time-management\" title=\"Learn Time Management\">Learn Time Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#start-the-preparation-before-the-time\" title=\"Start the preparation before the time\">Start the preparation before the time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#improve-writing-skills\" title=\"Improve Writing Skills\">Improve Writing Skills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#how-to-prepare-for-ielts-at-home-in-one-month\" title=\"How to Prepare for IELTS at Home in One Month\">How to Prepare for IELTS at Home in One Month<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#preparing-for-ielts-reading-online\" title=\"Preparing for IELTS reading online\">Preparing for IELTS reading online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#preparing-for-ielts-writing-online\" title=\"Preparing for IELTS writing online\">Preparing for IELTS writing online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#preparing-for-ielts-listening-online\" title=\"Preparing for IELTS listening online\">Preparing for IELTS listening online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#preparing-for-ielts-speaking-online\" title=\"Preparing for IELTS speaking online\">Preparing for IELTS speaking online<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#how-can-i-start-preparing-for-ielts-at-home-for-beginners\" title=\"How Can I Start Preparing For IELTS At Home For Beginners?\">How Can I Start Preparing For IELTS At Home For Beginners?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#familiarize-yourself-with-the-ielts-exam-format\" title=\"Familiarize Yourself With The IELTS Exam Format\">Familiarize Yourself With The IELTS Exam Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#take-a-practice-test\" title=\"Take A Practice Test\">Take A Practice Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#focus-on-building-vocabulary\" title=\"Focus On Building Vocabulary\">Focus On Building Vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#watch-english-movies-or-tv-shows\" title=\"Watch English Movies Or TV Shows\">Watch English Movies Or TV Shows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#scoring-system-in-ielts-exam\" title=\"Scoring System In IELTS Exam\">Scoring System In IELTS Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#ielts-preparation-books\" title=\"IELTS Preparation Books\">IELTS Preparation Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#ielts-practice-preparation-material\" title=\"IELTS Practice &amp; Preparation Material\">IELTS Practice &amp; Preparation Material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#prepare-for-ielts-with-coursementor\" title=\"Prepare For IELTS With CourseMentor\">Prepare For IELTS With CourseMentor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#faqs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#how-long-is-the-ielts-exam\" title=\"How long is the IELTS exam?\">How long is the IELTS exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#can-i-retake-one-module-in-the-ielts-exam\" title=\"Can I retake one module in the IELTS exam?\">Can I retake one module in the IELTS exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\/#how-often-is-the-ielts-exam-take-place\" title=\"How often is the IELTS exam take place?\">How often is the IELTS exam take place?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-ielts\"><\/span><strong>What Is IELTS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS is the most taken English-language exam to prove English language proficiency. The IDP now conducts the IELTS test worldwide. Even the last year, around 3.5 million students took the IELTS test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This test is accepted by more than 11,000 organizations (universities, professional groups, businesses, and migration authorities) worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This test measures test takers\u2019 ability to speak, write, listen, and read in English. So, there are a total of 4 modules in the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can take the IELTS exam in two formats,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pen-paper-based<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer-based<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s shift our focus to the main point of the blog, \u201chow to prepare for IELTS at home,\u201d without wasting any more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-at-home\"><\/span><strong>How To Prepare For IELTS Exam At Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students spend huge amounts of money to join institutes to prepare for the IELTS exam. But you can easily save that money by preparing for the IELTS exam at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we will discuss the best tips on how to prepare for IELTS at home. Let\u2019s read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"keep-distractions-away\"><\/span>Keep Distractions Away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Keep-Distractions-Away.webp\" alt=\"keep distractions away\" class=\"wp-image-6653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Keep-Distractions-Away.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Keep-Distractions-Away-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Keep-Distractions-Away-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Distractions are the biggest hurdle for you when you are preparing for something at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while preparing for the IELTS exam at home, the first thing you have to do is to get rid of all the distractions you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common distraction every student face is notifications from social media. Imagine you are taking an online lecture or searching for something important for your study, and suddenly you get a notification from your social media such as a message from a friend then there are chances you click that notification, and you can waste your precious time doing that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while preparing for the IELTS exam at home turn off all unwanted notifications to avoid distractions during the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you must find a quiet place where you can study by not to get distracted by any type of noise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So this is the most important and must-follow tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"decide-the-test-format-you-want-to-take\"><\/span>Decide the test format you want to take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Decide-the-test-format-you-want-to-take.webp\" alt=\"Decide the test format you want to take\" class=\"wp-image-3327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Decide-the-test-format-you-want-to-take.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Decide-the-test-format-you-want-to-take-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Decide-the-test-format-you-want-to-take-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin your online IELTS preparation, you must understand which IELTS format you will be taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to work in abroad you should take IELTS general training exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS Academic is for students who want to enrol in full-time courses at a university or college. It is the second tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the second tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understand-the-exam-format\"><\/span>Understand the exam&nbsp;Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Understand-the-exam.webp\" alt=\"Understand the exam\" class=\"wp-image-3328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Understand-the-exam.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Understand-the-exam-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Understand-the-exam-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important that you must know the exam format, tasks, and questions for each of four parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to review the IELTS exam rules and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The essential information can be found in the Notice to Candidates and Declaration attached to the application form. It is another good tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the third tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-PATERN.webp\" alt=\"IELTS Test Format\" class=\"wp-image-3326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-PATERN.webp 760w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-PATERN-300x232.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"create-a-study-plan\"><\/span><strong>Create A Study Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you decide which IELTS test you want to take and understand its format, the next step is to create a proper study schedule. You must create and follow a study plan for preparing for IELTS at home. You should give some extra time to the module in which you think you are weak and need improvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There should be proper break timing in your study schedule. Your break should not be too long. You can add a break of 10 to 15 minutes to your study schedule in a 1-1 hour gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This break will help you feel relaxed and increase your productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the fourth tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-practice-materials\"><\/span>IELTS practice materials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-practice-materials.webp\" alt=\"IELTS practice materials\" class=\"wp-image-3329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-practice-materials.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-practice-materials-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-practice-materials-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You should study from the IELTS official online guide material website and also other video platforms. It will help you to understand the IELTS test format. It will also help you to understand the types of question that can come in the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your online IELTS preparation, practise test answer keys, recorded scripts, sample writing and reading responses, as well as examiner comments, are also helpful. It is the fourth tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the fifth tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, read <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-exam-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS exam syllabus 2022 \u2013 CourseMentor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"online-courses\"><\/span>Online courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Online-courses.webp\" alt=\"Online courses\" class=\"wp-image-3330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Online-courses.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Online-courses-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Online-courses-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Various online courses can help students enhance their English language skills by building on the language basics. This allows students to correct their mistakes while also assessing their weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can also use various mobile applications to help them improve their speaking skills. It is the fifth tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the sixth tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"improve-vocabulary\"><\/span>Improve vocabulary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improve-vocabulary.webp\" alt=\"Improve vocabulary\" class=\"wp-image-3331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improve-vocabulary.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improve-vocabulary-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Improve-vocabulary-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading newspapers and articles is an excellent way for students to learn new vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can learn about the contexts and applications of unique words by watching news networks and English shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning their definitions and putting them into practice while writing or speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to remember that improving your vocabulary doesn\u2019t necessarily require Writing complex words. Instead, it\u2019s about maximising impact by using the best-suited words. It is the sixth tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-progress-check\"><\/span>IELTS Progress Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-Progress-Check.webp\" alt=\"IELTS Progress Checker\" class=\"wp-image-3332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-Progress-Check.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-Progress-Check-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IELTS-Progress-Check-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take an IELTS Progress Check if you want to improve your IELTS. IELTS-certified specialists will grade your responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will obtain an overall band score whether you take a timed or untimed test. Additionally, you will receive individual scores for each section, which will assist you in planning and understanding your areas of focus. It is the seventh tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, read<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/celpip-vs-ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CELPIP vs IELTS: Which One You Should Choose<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"take-online-sample-paper-for-ielts-preparation\"><\/span>Take Online Sample Paper For IELTS Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Take-Online-Sample-Paper.webp\" alt=\"Take Online Sample Paper For IELTS Preparation\" class=\"wp-image-3333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Take-Online-Sample-Paper.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Take-Online-Sample-Paper-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Take-Online-Sample-Paper-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For students, it is very important to practice through mock tests. When you will start your IELTS preparation online, you need to take the sample papers which are available online on a lot of platforms. After getting sample papers, look through the pattern and types of questions which are frequently asked. You need to learn those lines and practice them daily. It will help you to improve your mistakes and weak areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"keep-your-general-english-level-up\"><\/span>Keep your general English Level Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Keep-your-general-English-Level-Up.webp\" alt=\"Keep your general English Level Up\" class=\"wp-image-3334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Keep-your-general-English-Level-Up.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Keep-your-general-English-Level-Up-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Keep-your-general-English-Level-Up-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just focus on IELTS, also do some fun stuff. If you want to improve your english, then you should use online mobile apps where you can talk to strangers. It will help you to gain confident. And you can improve your english.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practice-makes-man-perfect\"><\/span>Practice Makes Man Perfect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Practice-Makes-Man-Perfect.webp\" alt=\"Practice Makes Man Perfect\" class=\"wp-image-3335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Practice-Makes-Man-Perfect.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Practice-Makes-Man-Perfect-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Practice-Makes-Man-Perfect-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You should do practice question at home daily. It is very important part of the preparation of IELTS. Because it will help you to know your weakness and strength. It can help your test taker to work on your weakness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"learn-time-management\"><\/span>Learn Time Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Learn-Time-Management.webp\" alt=\"Learn Time Management\" class=\"wp-image-3336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Learn-Time-Management.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Learn-Time-Management-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Learn-Time-Management-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take your IELTS exam within 2 hours 45 Minutes. So, it is important to practice IELTS within the set time frame. For this, you have to do more practice it will help you to get better with time management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"start-the-preparation-before-the-time\"><\/span>Start the preparation before the time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Start-the-preparation-before-time.webp\" alt=\"Start the preparation before the time\" class=\"wp-image-3337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Start-the-preparation-before-time.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Start-the-preparation-before-time-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Start-the-preparation-before-time-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to give IELTS exam, then you must be ready for the exam atleast a weak before the date of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"improve-writing-skills\"><\/span>Improve Writing Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Improve-Writing-Skills.webp\" alt=\"Improve Writing Skills\" class=\"wp-image-6652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Improve-Writing-Skills.webp 800w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Improve-Writing-Skills-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Improve-Writing-Skills-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get a good score in the IELTS exam by preparing for it at home, you must have to improve your writing skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve your writing at home you must have to write 1 writing task for both the tasks in IELTS writing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask any of your friends or your online tutor (in case you are taking online classes) to check your tasks and let you know your mistakes. You should also learn from the mistakes you are making and try not to repeat those mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing this, you can easily improve your writing in the IELTS exam can get a high score easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So this is the most important tip on how to prepare for IELTS exam at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-prepare-for-ielts-at-home-in-one-month\"><\/span>How to Prepare for IELTS at Home in One Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preparing-for-ielts-reading-online\"><\/span>Preparing for IELTS reading online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IELTS Reading section has 40 questions divided into three sections. There is a 60-minute time limit for answering these questions. This section necessitates a thorough understanding of the nuances of time management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can improve your reading sections By timing your trial tests during practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first and second sections are more complex than the third. So, it&#8217;s best to finish the first two sections as quickly as possible. This will allow you to have as much time as possible for the final segment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary is the key. When you come across a complicated word, a well-honed vocabulary allows you to go on without wasting time figuring out the meaning or context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preparing-for-ielts-writing-online\"><\/span>Preparing for IELTS writing online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Task 1 and task 2 are the two consist of the writing section. Analyzing a situation, a photograph, a graph, or even a diagram is the first task. To complete your second work, you will need to compose an extended essay on a given topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Written essays show your command of the English language. As a result, before you begin writing, you must outline and structure your essay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As necessary, divide your essay into four to five paragraphs. Avoid writing paragraphs that are overly long since they will become monotonous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preparing-for-ielts-listening-online\"><\/span>Preparing for IELTS listening online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest among the four sections is listening. In 30 minutes, you must listen to four different recordings and answer 40 questions. You&#8217;ll have to listen and write the answers simultaneously in this round. As a result, the following is recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practising is the key. The more practice exams you take, the more likely you will pass this round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s critical to concentrate on the recordings. Even a few seconds of missing out can deprive you of important information and lower your score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preparing-for-ielts-speaking-online\"><\/span>Preparing for IELTS speaking online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This module has a 15-minute time limit, during which you must provide an introduction, talk on a specific topic, and have a personal one-on-one with the examiner. The Speaking test will take place a few days before or after the other three-module assessments. So, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan your online IELTS preparation so that you can construct sentences without making any mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the test, make sure you start and conclude your statements correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using the exact words or phrases over and over again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, read:<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS Speaking Questions to Get 8+ Bands in First Attempt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-start-preparing-for-ielts-at-home-for-beginners\"><\/span><strong>How Can I Start Preparing For IELTS At Home For Beginners?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is always said that if your base is strong in a field, you can easily achieve success in that field. You must learn everything from the start if you are a beginner. So, for that, you must follow some specific steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"familiarize-yourself-with-the-ielts-exam-format\"><\/span>Familiarize Yourself With The IELTS Exam Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to understand an exam format before taking an exam if you want to crack that exam on the first attempt. So if you are a beginner and do not know anything about the IELTS exam but want to take the exam, your first step should be to become familiar with the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"take-a-practice-test\"><\/span>Take A Practice Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a practice test after knowing the format of the exam. This will be helpful for you to understand your current English level, and you will know which part you need more improvement on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"focus-on-building-vocabulary\"><\/span>Focus On Building Vocabulary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know the vocabulary, then it is advised to you to start reading newspapers or magazines in English daily. Try to find 15 to 20 new words daily and create a list of those words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to make sentences using those words and ask any friend or teacher who has a good command of English to check your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"watch-english-movies-or-tv-shows\"><\/span>Watch English Movies Or TV Shows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advised to you that you should watch movies or TV Shows in English, in starting you can watch the shows with subtitles. Watching movies in English will help you to understand the accent, and it will be helpful for you in your IELTS listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"scoring-system-in-ielts-exam\"><\/span><strong>Scoring System In IELTS Exam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to understand the scoring system for the IELTS exam to understand how to prepare for IELTS at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IELTS exam is scored on a scale of 0 &#8211; 9, where 0 represents a non-user, and 9 indicates an expert user of English. The overall score is the average of students&#8217; scores in all the sections. Each section is scored separately, and the scores are combined to generate the overall band score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Listening and Reading sections, each correct answer is awarded one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Here is a table below, according to which your score is converted into bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Band<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Listening Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reading Score (Academic)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reading Score (General Training)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>39 \u2013 40<\/td><td>40 &#8211; 39<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8.5<\/td><td>37 \u2013 38<\/td><td>38 &#8211; 37<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>35 \u2013 36<\/td><td>36 \u2013 35<\/td><td>37 \u2013 38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7.5<\/td><td>32 \u2013 34<\/td><td>34 \u2013 33<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>30 \u2013 31<\/td><td>32 \u2013 30<\/td><td>34 \u2013 35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.5<\/td><td>26 \u2013 29<\/td><td>29 \u2013 27<\/td><td>32 \u2013 33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>23 \u2013 25<\/td><td>26 \u2013 23<\/td><td>30 \u2013 31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.5<\/td><td>18 \u2013 22<\/td><td>22 \u2013 19<\/td><td>27 \u2013 29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>16 \u2013 17<\/td><td>18 \u2013 15<\/td><td>23 \u2013 26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.5<\/td><td>13 \u2013 15<\/td><td>14 \u2013 13<\/td><td>19 \u2013 22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0 &#8211; 4<\/td><td>0 \u2013 12<\/td><td>0 \u2013 12<\/td><td>0 \u2013 18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Writing and Speaking sections, trained examiners check candidates&#8217; performance based on specific criteria,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task achievement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coherence and cohesion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lexical resource<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammatical range and accuracy\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each criterion is given a band score ranging from 0 &#8211; 9, and an overall band score is then given for both sections separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall band score is rounded to the nearest half or whole band score. For example, if a candidate gets an overall band score of 6.80, it is rounded to 7, while a score of 6.15 is rounded to 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to understand the scoring system of the IELTS exam to know how to prepare for IELTS effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-preparation-books\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Preparation Books<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some books to improve your IELTS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listening and Speaking Skills by Barry Cusack and Sam McCarter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS General Training &amp; Academic Study Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS Preparation and Practice: Reading and Writing Academic Student Book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Success to IELTS: Tips and Techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS Reading Tests by Sam McCarter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Your English Vocabulary for IELTS by Rawdon Wyatt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve Your IELTS Writing by Norman Whitby and Sam McCarter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambridge Grammar for IELTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ace the IELTS: IELTS General Module \u2013 How to Maximize Your Score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-practice-preparation-material\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Practice &amp; Preparation Material<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/about-the-test\/\/-\/media\/pdfs\/listening-sample-task---short-answer.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Listening sample 3 task Short Answer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/about-the-test\/\/-\/media\/files\/listening-sample-task-type-3.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IELTS Listening recording 3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/about-the-test\/\/-\/media\/pdfs\/115006_listening_sample_task_-_matching__example_1_.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Listening sample 5 task Matching<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/about-the-test\/\/-\/media\/files\/ielts-sample-tasks-recording-05.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IELTS Listening recording 5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/-\/media\/pdfs\/115018_academic_reading_sample_task_-_table_completion__2_.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Academic Reading sample task \u2013 Table completion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/-\/media\/pdfs\/pb-sample-test-materials\/academic-reading-sample-task-matching-headings.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Academic Reading sample task \u2013 Matching headings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/-\/media\/pdfs\/115047_speaking_sample_task_-_part_2.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Speaking sample task part 2 \u2013 Prompt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/-\/media\/files\/115049_ielts_speaking_sample_part_2_recording.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Speaking sample task part 2 \u2013 Recording<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\/-\/media\/pdfs\/115051_speaking_sample_task_-_part_2_transcript.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Speaking sample task part 2 \u2013 Transcript<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"prepare-for-ielts-with-coursementor\"><\/span><strong>Prepare For IELTS With CourseMentor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>To prepare for the IELTS exam at home, the best option is to select an online course for preparation. CourseMentor\u2122 is a leading brand that provides online IELTS classes for students who want to prepare for IELTS at home at an affordable price. To register, you can <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/ielts\/#registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are facing problems preparing for IELTS at home, then you can enroll in CourseMentor. We will help you to prepare for the IELTS exam, academic writing, education loan, university application, and visa support. We provide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24 hours of live online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-to-one doubt-clearing sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-to-one speaking practice sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 writing assignments with feedback and correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two full-length mock tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, I have discussed how to prepare for the IELTS exam at home. The only way to crack the IELTS test and get high bands is to prepare for it. Even if you are fluent in English and have taken the test before, you must still prepare adequately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Because it will assist you in becoming more comfortable with the test, identifying growth areas, and improving your score. These IELTS preparation suggestions will assist you in completing your test and will be valuable during your best IELTS preparation online for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this blog has cleared all your queries or questions related to how to prepare for IELTS at home. But if you still have any queries <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our experts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep visiting CourseMentor\u2122 for more informative and interesting content like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, read<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/pte-vs-ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE vs IELTS: The Differences You Should Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1645687579080\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-long-is-the-ielts-exam\"><\/span><strong>How long is the IELTS exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are completed in one sitting and take around 2 hours and 45 minutes. The speaking can take place before or after the other sections and takes around 11-14 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1645687590787\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-retake-one-module-in-the-ielts-exam\"><\/span><strong>Can I retake one module in the IELTS exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>From March 2023, the IDP is planning to introduce a new feature IELTS one skill retake for the students. According to this, students will be able to take only one module of the IELTS exam in which they want to improve their band score.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677488975258\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-often-is-the-ielts-exam-take-place\"><\/span>How often is the IELTS exam take place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The IELTS exam takes place around 48 times throughout a single year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a widely recognized English language that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers.&nbsp; It is essential for people who want to study or work in countries where English is the primary language to prove English language proficiency.&nbsp; Preparing for the IELTS exam can be difficult, but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7470,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2675"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2675\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}