How to overcome the fear of IELTS exam to ensure high marks

 Exams always cause tremors in the spine of most students. Moreover, when the exam is unconventional. When a student or candidate comes to an exam like IELTS, he is very much aware of the fact that he is going to compete with the top competitors. 

A student from a non-English speaking country is aware of the fact that he is going to compete with native English speakers. But one thing any candidate should know is that in the case of IELTS the competition is not at the individual level. There is no ranking system in this test, so there is nothing to be afraid of what your rank is. Only band scores are counted in IELTS. Scoring a high band like 7+ or 8 is as easy or difficult for a non-native English speaker as it is for a native English speaker, it just depends on how well prepared the student or candidate is.

So what is fear about? Well, some factors penetrate the student's mind such as:

1) Can I listen and understand audio clips of 'Native-English Speakers', which is easy for native English speakers, but difficult for me?

2) What if I miss a few words or a question while listening to the audio?

3) How friendly will the examiner be during the ‘speaking test’?

4) Can I communicate properly with the examiner during the 'Speaking Test'?

5) Can I impress the examiner with my vocabulary range during the speaking test?

6) What if I get nervous and shake during a speech test?

7) Will I be able to complete the 'reading test' in time?

8) Writing is considered the most difficult of all. Can I write on completely unfamiliar topics?

So on and so forth. Students/candidates are advised not to succumb to fear, the more stressed they are, the more likely they are to make mistakes. The panicked candidate makes sure to make mistakes. In fact, candidates panic because IELTS is not just another traditional exam. 

It is a totally different form of examination to measure the final proficiency of the candidate in all the forms of the English language. For example, in many non-English speaking countries, the English language teaching in schools or colleges is 'British English'. But in the case of IELTS, if a candidate is going to a North American country, he should be familiar with the North American accent and style. That is, in the listening and speaking tests, he will be judged by how proficient he is in 'North American' English. Similarly, if a native speaker of the USA wants to go to the UK, he has to listen, speak and write in British English.

There are reasons to intimidate a candidate considering the difficulty and pattern of the exam, but only when he is not equipped with actual test references. The serious candidate should start his preparation at least two months before the date of examination. But in the case of a non-English medium candidate from a non-English speaking country, preparation should also be in advance. First of all, the candidate who is weak in English, listens, speaks, reads, and writes a lot for his basic preparation. 

All this must be done under the guidance of an expert English teacher. Hopefully, a weak candidate in English should study extensively for 3-4 months to get to the level where he can consider starting IELTS preparation. Another two months of prudent and sincere practice under the guidance of an expert IELTS teacher or reputable IELTS coaching center in Ahmedabad is essential for an aspiring candidate to achieve a good band of 7+ Sscoreof.

It is often seen that even a very well-prepared candidate breaks down in the examination hall. So the natural question that comes to mind is 'how to get rid of the factors of fear'. There is no single measure that fits all the suggestions, instead, a general suggestion can be given which applies to any candidate. First of all, the candidate should know about himself whether he is nervous or not. If he is a nervous person by nature, then he should work harder to overcome his panic no matter what the situation. Getting easily nervous and panicking is about a mindset that needs to be changed through a lot of practice and focus on the areas that make a person nervous. As a general solution to get rid of fear in the exam hall, we can suggest:

1) Focus on your weak areas from day 1 only when you start your preparation and develop on those areas.

2) Be mentally prepared from day 1 that you may face many unfamiliar topics.

3) Get admission in a professional IELTS coaching center as they will take a few mock tests, which will gradually increase your confidence level. Because the mock test mimics the actual exam, you will get used to unfamiliar subjects.

4) Practice from the beginning without panic in the examination hall, consult a special counselor if necessary.

5) Also consider your strong areas to gather courage. Each and always

Whatever is said that ‘nervous person’ will get nervous, some individuals suffer from strange kind of ‘exam phobia’, they suffer and panic. Thus, it is not going to happen overnight, that a nervous person becomes brave without any stress in the mind, a frightened person does not become fearless overnight. What candidates should do from the beginning of preparation is that should inform their teachers about their problems, seek help from them to get rid of the problems. Also, should someone self-analyze, ask yourself why you should panic or panic. 

When you know full well that falling into the clutches of fear can lead to mistakes, distract you and ultimately make you a loser. So with the word go the candidate should work on his weak areas and try to remove the fear forever. It will be very beneficial to practice a lot and be evaluated by the teachers. Practice the most, practice and practice more, have confidence and be mentally prepared to handle any situation with a fearless mind. read more visit: IELTS Classes in Ahmedabad