{"id":2275,"date":"2018-07-17T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T23:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2018-07-17T16:00:24","modified_gmt":"2018-07-17T23:00:24","slug":"ielts-podcast-17-ielts-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-podcast-17-ielts-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Podcast (Ep. 17) | How Can I Improve My IELTS Writing Band Score? Answers to Your IELTS Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1839\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/01\/IELTS-Podcast-Cover-Image.png\" alt=\"Magoosh IELTS Podcast\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\">\n<\/p>\n<h2>How Can I Improve My IELTS Writing Band Score? Answers to Your IELTS Questions<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Listen and subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/magoosh-ielts-vocabulary\/id1330378255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iTunes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/magoosh-ielts?refid=stpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stitcher<\/a>. Or listen right here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/6808068\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/autoplay\/no\/autonext\/no\/thumbnail\/yes\/preload\/no\/no_addthis\/no\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/000000\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this episode, Eliot answers our student questions about taking the IELTS including:<br \/>\n<strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is test day like?<\/li>\n<li>How can I improve my writing band score?<\/li>\n<li>How can I be more confident during the IELTS speaking test?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you like this lesson, please subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/magoosh-ielts-vocabulary\/id1330378255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iTunes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/if yomagoosh-ielts?refid=stpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stitcher<\/a> for more IELTS Vocabulary lessons, and check out all of our IELTS Podcast episodes <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-podcast\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget to check out these helpful resources!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/takeielts.britishcouncil.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-01\/IELTS_task_1_Writing_band_descriptors.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Task 1 Band Score Descriptors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/takeielts.britishcouncil.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-01\/IELTS_task_2_Writing_band_descriptors.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Task 2 Band Score Descriptors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/speaking-topics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Magoosh Blog: IELTS Speaking Topics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-test-dates\/#testday\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Magoosh Blog: Test Day Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast?utm_source=ieltsblog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=ielts-vocab-mvp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the&nbsp;complete list of IELTS Vocabulary words<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript.png\" alt=\"ielts podcast -magoosh\" width=\"1152\" height=\"383\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript.png 1152w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/files\/2018\/05\/transcript-1024x340.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>IELTS Podcast: Episode 17 Transcript<\/h2>\n<p>(Translations: <a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/ielts-podcast-ep-17-russian-translation?utm_source=ieltsblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=ieltspodcast&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=russian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u0440\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/ielts-podcast-ep-17-macedonian-translation?utm_source=ieltsblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=ieltspodcast&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=macedonian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u043c\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0434\u043e\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ielts.magoosh.com\/ielts-podcast-ep-17-vietnamese-translation?utm_source=ieltsblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=ieltspodcast&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=vietnamese\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ti\u1ebfng Vi\u1ec7t<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Magoosh IELTS Podcast. This is episode 17. In this episode, we will answer our student questions about taking the IELTS including:<\/p>\n<p>What is test day like?<br \/>\nHow can I improve my writing band score?<br \/>\nHow can I be more confident during the IELTS speaking test?<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to visit us at IELTS.Magoosh.com for more great resources to improve your IELTS band score.  Use coupon code \u201cieltspodcast\u201d to save 20% off your IELTS test prep!<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started. We have a great show for you today. We asked the Magoosh IELTS Facebook group for their biggest questions about taking the IELTS and your teacher Eliot is going to answer them here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right I know that taking the IELTS can be tough. There\u2019s a lot at stake and we want to help you get the score you need. I\u2019m happy to answer your questions today and if you are listening to this and have questions too, you can email me at help@magoosh.com with a voice memo of your biggest IELTS question and maybe we\u2019ll answer it on a future episode. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Yes! We\u2019d love that and make sure to include your name and location in the voice memo too! Are you ready to get started? <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yeah!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Okay, Kim on Facebook asks: Can anyone tell me what the IELTS test is like, day of? Can I bring a phone and lunch? I\u2019d be taking it in Seattle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Great question Kim, that\u2019s one we get from a lot of students.<br \/>\nYou can bring a phone to the center, but required to keep it outside.<br \/>\nYou will only be allowed to have a pen or pencil, an eraser and your ID on your desk.<br \/>\nEat a big breakfast because food is not allowed in the testing room. <\/p>\n<p>Other tips: <\/p>\n<p>Plan your route to the center a few days before the test and arrive early<br \/>\nMake sure you bring the proper ID, as instructed by your center<br \/>\nListening, reading, writing take 2:40<br \/>\nLink to more information in the show notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those are some really useful tips, Eliot. I definitely agree that you should eat a big breakfast before your test. I know when i get hungry I have a hard time thinking about anything besides food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Haha (snort)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Okay, here\u2019s another question for you. Leticia on Facebook asks: How can I improve my writing from 6 to 7?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>That magical 7 number is often the cut off for a lot of programs.<br \/>\nBand score calculator link in show notes<br \/>\nHow much time do you have to work on writing before the test?<br \/>\nConsider taking a class or getting a tutor.<br \/>\nIf a short time, focus on:<br \/>\nOrganization<br \/>\nParagraph development<br \/>\nBrainstorming\/ideas<br \/>\nVocabulary<br \/>\nGrammar editing<\/p>\n<p>If a longer time:<br \/>\nWork on improving  grammar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Good tips, Eliot! It sounds like time management is a huge part of succeeding with IELTS writing. Also if you need more practice with vocabulary, I recommend listening to previous episodes of this podcast where we cover a ton of really useful vocabulary you\u2019ll need to know for the IELTS.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Exactly. The best way to learn vocabulary is through repeated exposure to new words that you hear in context. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Okay I have one last question for you. This one was submitted to us via voice memo to help@magoosh.com . It comes from Jean Luc in Seattle who sent us this message [Recorded] Hi Eliot- I get nervous and make a lot of mistakes during the speaking interview. How can I stop making mistakes?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many students do get a little nervous on the speaking test. It\u2019s understandable&#8230;<br \/>\nTake advantage of Part 1:<br \/>\nThese are easier questions designed to get you warmed up<br \/>\nSomewhat predictable:<br \/>\nWe have a great list of questions you can use to study<\/p>\n<p>Master Part 2 planning:<br \/>\nThe STRUCTURE is highly predictable on this one. Practice:<br \/>\nPlanning a response in one minute<br \/>\nAnswering each question in the prompt<br \/>\nThinking of details to support your answer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>This was a lot of fun! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer student questions today, Eliot. I hope that this helps our listeners have a more successful IELTS experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eliot:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Yes those were great questions! If this episode helped you, we invite you to send us your questions to help@magoosh.com with the subject line IELTS Podcast and we may answer it on a future episode. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s our show! Thanks for listening! If you like our show, help us out by leaving a rating and review in Apple Podcasts, it helps people find us! And don\u2019t forget to hit the subscribe button. Until next time! This is Naomi at Magoosh, wishing you happy studying!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Can I Improve My IELTS Writing Band Score? Answers to Your IELTS Questions Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Or listen right here: In this episode, Eliot answers our student questions about taking the IELTS including: What is test day like? How can I improve my writing band score? 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