Listening & Speaking Strategies
What listening & speaking strategies means
Question prediction, note-taking, and Speaking Part 2-3 techniques.
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Worked example
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In the Listening test, you hear each recording:
- twice
- once only
- three times
- as often as you like
Working: IELTS recordings play once, so prediction and focus are essential.
Curriculum and exam alignment
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Related skills
Other IELTS Extended Practice skills in IELTS, at the same point in the course.
Other IELTS topics
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Exams that assess listening & speaking strategies
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