The listening component of the IELTS test is generally considered difficult by test takers because they need to quickly capture and understand what they hear in a short period of time. In order to help students improve their IELTS listening skills, especially in capturing key information quickly, here are some practical training methods.
1.Listen to English radio and lectures
The most basic way to improve your listening skills is to listen to English radio and lectures. You can choose some English news broadcasts, English education programs, TED Talks and other resources for listening training. By listening to different topics repeatedly, you can gradually improve your English listening comprehension, and at the same time, you can strengthen your adaptability to different speaking speeds and accents.
2.Practice taking listening notes
In your daily listening training, you can try to take some listening notes. When you hear key information, try to write it down in a concise way, which can be a keyword, phrase, or key sentence. This helps to strengthen the memory and comprehension of the information heard, while also helping to develop the ability to quickly capture key information.
3.Simulation training with listening practice resources
There are plenty of IELTS listening practice resources available online that can be used for simulation training. As you do the exercises, focus on the key information you hear, such as numbers, dates, places, names, etc. Through continuous practice, you will gradually improve your ability to quickly grasp key information, so as to improve your overall listening level.
4.Practise question types and answers
When doing listening exercises, you can try to ** the types of questions and possible answers in advance. Depending on the type of question (detail, subject, inference, etc.), key information can be captured in a more targeted manner. At the same time, looking at the problem before the listening material** can help guide attention and improve listening efficiency.
5.Segmented ear training
During the listening exercise, the listening material can be divided into several small sections for listening. At the end of each paragraph, you can pause to review the key messages you just heard and try to answer the relevant questions. This segmented training helps to focus attention, strengthen the understanding of each segment, and improve overall listening performance.
6.Organize an English Corner event
Attending or organising an English Corner event is also a great way to improve your listening skills. Communicating with others and discussing topics can improve your comprehension and coping skills in spoken English, and at the same time, you can improve your sensitivity and reaction speed in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
7.Pay attention to the daily accumulation and background knowledge
In the process of IELTS listening training, the accumulation and background knowledge are also very important. For some common topics, knowing the relevant background and vocabulary can help you understand what you're hearing more quickly, so you can better capture key information.
Through the above training methods, I believe that you can better master the skills of quickly capturing key information in the IELTS listening test. With perseverance and practice, I believe that your listening level will improve significantly. Good luck with your IELTS exam!