IELTS is ideal for individuals aspiring to live and study abroad and seeking to validate their English proficiency. It is the globally recognised English language test, accepted by over 2,000 European institutions. As part of the launch of 'IELTS Ready: Premium’, our innovative online platform designed to assist those preparing for the IELTS exam in collaboration with the British Council, we talked with Makhkambek.
He is an English teacher and student from Uzbekistan who shared his insights on the exam and offered valuable tips on achieving an impressive score of 8, signifying proficiency in the English language.
‘This year, I decided to take IELTS because the exam to certify my English language skills. I chose the British Council because of its quality and variety of services. My first reason was the opportunity to select the place, time and type of speaking exam; face-to-face or via online conference. I needed to have that face-to-face communication.
The second reason is the reputation of speaking test examiners […]. Their ability to support the discussion and their
skill and experience made IELTS my most comfortable speaking exam.
I can recommend one crucial thing to new IELTS test takers. Enjoy the talking and see the speaking test as an honest dialogue, or a discussion with a friend and not just as a question-and-answer session with the examiner.
If I had a chance to change anything in my last exam, I would rest well before it. Staying focused is essential to keep your mind clean and energised enough. So, good quality sleep and having at least half a week of free time before the main test is very crucial.
I was very happy to use the British Council’s materials during my preparation. The ‘Road to IELTS’ tests are great for at least one reason. Their difficulty level is really close to the actual exam level. This was important because I wanted to check my level and readiness, and this helped me a lot.
My plan is to retake IELTS in the upcoming year to try and achieve C2 level. My last advice for future IELTS takers is the following: Don’t be afraid and don’t hesitate to apply for IELTS. Book the exam date, prepare for it and move towards your dream. British Council and IELTS exams are creating many opportunities for workers, students and university applicants. Good luck!’.