The document provides tips for preparing for and taking the IELTS listening test. It recommends practicing pronunciation, listening for specific details, and only listening once before checking answers. It also suggests getting familiar with synonyms. During the test, it advises staying calm, using the reading time effectively, not stopping to think of answers, and using words from the recording. After the test, the 10 minutes to transfer answers is important for checking spelling and grammar.

1. IELTs
Thai Nguyen School of Foreign Languages
LISTENING
SECTION AND SKILLS

2. I. BEFORE THE TEST

3. * You listen to how you say
Check pronunciation of every word

4. * Practice listening for
specific information
This is to train your quick note taking

5. * Practice listening once only
Check the answer when listening
for the second time

6. * Learn more synonyms
Words or phrases appear in similar forms (*)
(*) Meaning form

7. I. BEFORE THE TEST
* You listen to how you say
* Listen for specific information
* Listen once only
* Learn synonyms

8. II. WHILE TESTING

9. * Keep calm
Listen to English music or easy test sample

10. * Make use of reading time
When can you read the question?

12. * Don’t lose track, keep going
Don’t stop to think of the answer
Write as fast as you can

13. * Completion task
Use words or expression from the recording
Short note lies in one part of the recording

14. II. WHILE TESTING
* Keep calm
* Make use of reading time
* Keep going
* Use words from the recording

15. •10 minute to transfer is precious
III. AFTER THE TEST

16. * 10 precious minutes
Write the most reliable answers
Check spelling and grammar

17. NOW…
start your IELTs journey