The Level Up English Podcast #353 Improve Your English Listening & Pass IELTS
Dec 3, 2025
Get ready to ace your IELTS listening section! Discover the exam's structure and critical question types, such as multiple choice and map tasks. Learn how to predict answers, understand keywords, and focus on main ideas rather than every word. Michael provides valuable tips on practicing with different accents, recognizing keywords, and building listening stamina. Plus, dive into general listening skills, like active listening and handling various speeds. Celebrate your small wins and stay motivated as you improve!
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Predict Before The Audio Starts
- Predict questions quickly by scanning instructions and answer options before audio starts.
- Use those predictions to focus on likely words (numbers, names, times) during the recording.
Train With Multiple Accents
- Expose yourself to a wide range of accents: British, American, Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian.
- Use podcasts, news, TED Talks and radio to practise different pronunciations and patterns.
Listening Is As Much Prediction As Hearing
- Listening tests reward prediction as much as decoding sounds.
- Improving prediction skills can be more impactful than obsessing over single words.