{"id":821,"date":"2016-09-21T21:15:25","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T04:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/?p=821"},"modified":"2019-04-19T23:13:08","modified_gmt":"2019-04-20T06:13:08","slug":"best-ielts-videos-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/best-ielts-videos-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"Best IELTS Videos on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/best-ielts-preparation-books\/\">free resources for IELTS test takers<\/a>, videos may have the most to offer as you prepare for the IELTS exam: They are informative <strong>and<\/strong> they offer valuable listening practice. The <a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/learner-english\/latter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">latter<\/a> is particularly useful for those who have limited exposure to authentic English. IELTS videos in your native language will be helpful, but give yourself the added benefit of learning about the exam in the language of the exam! Below is a list of the best IELTS videos on YouTube for tips on preparation and, importantly, listening practice\u2014in UK, North American, and Australian English!<\/p>\n<h2>On the IELTS The Basics<\/h2>\n<h3>Meet the examiners!<\/h3>\n<p>The best person to advise you about the exam is an IELTS examiner. Here are a couple videos from the English testing professionals about what you can expect.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5\">Meet Shanel Summers, an IELTS examiner from the UK who offers practical advice about what you should and shouldn\u2019t do on the test. (UK English) (NOTE: The introduction of the video isn\u2019t in English; skip to 0:42 to meet Shanel who only speaks in English).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Ask an expert: IELTS examiner\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ksGwa1zXZM8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Next, meet Meg, a former IELTS examiner from the U.S. In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vtDSDNfUTbY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">second examiner video<\/a>,\u00a0you&#8217;ll hear some\u00a0&#8220;secrets&#8221; about what it\u2019s like to be an examiner and pointers to\u00a0keep in mind when you take the test. Bonus: The video has subtitles so you can double-check your understanding! Try listening once without reading to subtitles to test your comprehension. (North American English)<\/p>\n<h3>General Information about the Exam<\/h3>\n<p>The IELTS\u2014What is it? Here\u2019s a general overview of the IELTS including why it\u2019s taken, how it\u2019s organized, and what differences there are between the academic and general tests. (Australian English)<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation | Study English | ABC Australia\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p1UeGt-OtWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the examiner looking for? The video below from the British Council that explains the four qualities assessed in the exam. Unlike the previous video, this one is unscripted, so it&#8217;s a great example of natural British English. (UK English)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x72QmEBNqaA\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x72QmEBNqaA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Successful test takers are a fantastic source of insight on how to prepare. The IELTS folks interviewed previous test takers about how they prepared and what their experience was like. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MKwp175tQXM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check it out here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>BEST IELTS Videos on Youtube by Section<\/h2>\n<p>Spend some time getting familiar with each section of the test. Here are some videos about the IELTS speaking, writing, reading, and listening sections\u00a0from official sources and other experts.<\/p>\n<h3>IELTS Speaking<\/h3>\n<p>Pronunciation is a point of concern for many speakers. This video on how pronunciation from the British Council\u00a0explains how this aspect\u00a0is pronunciation marked and how can improve your pronunciation for this section of the test.\u00a0(North American English)<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Improve English for the IELTS Speaking test : Pronunciation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UawwTSzaZzk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Similarly addressing specific features of your speech, the British Council\u00a0describes the attributes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8H-WeY9GSf8&amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>fluency<\/em> and <em>coherence<\/em> in this video on the IELTS speaking test<\/a>\u00a0and offers some tips for improvement specific to Parts 2\u00a0and 3 of the test. (North American English)<\/p>\n<h4>Actual IELTS Speaking Exams<\/h4>\n<p>How do your speaking skills measure up? These actual IELTS interviews have been recorded, providing a sample of how the IELTS band scores correspond to English speaking ability:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m0UGhSufSJk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Speaking Exam: Band 5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fzd3sSCLMrg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Speaking Exam: Band 6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=STR6tv_VkCY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Speaking Exam: Band 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lbb8MtDcSeU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Speaking Exam: Band 8<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6IeEgRkpIvU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Speaking Exam: Band 9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>IELTS Writing<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCcZJFoCjX0S9N4Gcn5tD3SA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official IELTS YouTube channel<\/a> has recently released the IELTS Writing Sample Series including three\u00a0valuable\u00a0videos about how IELTS writing tests are marked. They explain how your answers are marked and explain why bands 5, 7, and 9 are assigned for these samples of\u00a0writing task 1. (North American English)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5iKUtOkKi_M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Writing Task 1: Band 5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b-58sJPTAkg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Writing Task 1: Band 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wo9adagcwkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IELTS Writing Task 1: Band 9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the following video, the British Council gives you advice on IELTS writing success by using a sample test taker who failed at his\u00a0first\u00a0attempts on\u00a0the writing portion. Why did he\u00a0fail and how can he\u00a0improve?\u00a0(North American English)<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Tips you need to know to succeed in the IELTS writing task 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Oa5XjEPWMU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>IELTS Reading<\/h3>\n<p>The IDP is a one of the partners responsible for the IELTS. The following is one of their pointer videos on the IELTS reading test, outlining some common mistakes you should avoid.\u00a0(Australian English)<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Five common mistakes to avoid in the IELTS Reading test\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M-8Iv7-fhso?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The British Council also has some fantastic advice on the IELTS reading portion:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the reading\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NpLRXo-BxQI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">test format and instructions<\/a>\u00a0(North American English)<\/li>\n<li>On the reading skills <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XvvQYimPUq0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skimming and scanning<\/a>\u00a0(North American English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>IELTS Listening<\/h3>\n<p>And last, although certainly not least, here are some helpful videos on the listening portion of the exam. First, five top\u00a0tips on how you can improve your IELTS listening score\u2014and, guess what? Exposing yourself to all the varieties of English makes the list! Check!\u00a0(Australian English)<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Five top tips to improve your IELTS Listening score\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HSvEUWsKA7Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>On the listening portion, we&#8217;ve got more great advice from the British Council:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6OEefmk-sN8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A British Council IELTS teacher&#8217;s tips on Listening<\/a>\u00a0(North American English)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mzdWBQgtLvM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listening test format, instructions, and advice<\/a> (North American English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that <strong>any<\/strong> English videos you watch serve as valuable listening practice, so take advantage of the doubled benefits of using videos as a way\u00a0to learn about <em>and<\/em> prepare for the IELTS exam. 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