The Sound of Success: Enhancing Listening Skills at Touchstone Educationals, Moga

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The Sound of Success: Enhancing Listening Skills at Touchstone Educationals, Moga

 

At Touchstone Educationals, Moga, we understand the importance of strong listening skills in achieving success in the IELTS exam. In this article, we will explore how we empower students to enhance their listening skills and overcome common challenges. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of sound and unlock your potential for IELTS listening success!

 

The Art of Active Listening:

Active listening is a fundamental skill that forms the basis of effective communication. At Touchstone Educationals, Moga, we teach students the techniques to become active listeners. From focusing on key details to identifying context and understanding implied meaning, our instructors guide students on extracting valuable information from audio recordings.

 

Simulating Real-Life Listening Scenarios:

IELTS listening requires proficiency in understanding a range of accents, speeds and topics. Our center provides a simulated environment that mirrors real-life listening scenarios. Through various audio materials, including lectures, conversations and interviews, our students develop the ability to comprehend diverse accents and adapt to different listening contexts.

 

Vocabulary Enrichment for Enhanced Comprehension:

A robust vocabulary is crucial for understanding a wide range of topics in the listening section. Our center offers vocabulary enrichment exercises focusing on IELTS-specific terminology, idiomatic expressions and academic vocabulary. Through targeted practice, our students expand their word bank and improve their ability to grasp meaning within the given context.

 

Note-Taking Strategies for Efficient Recall:

Effective note-taking is a skill that significantly aids comprehension and recall. Our experienced instructors teach students proven note-taking strategies that help them capture essential information while listening. We provide guidance on abbreviations, symbols and structuring notes, enabling students to retrieve information accurately during the exam.

 

Developing Listening Speed and Accuracy:

The IELTS listening section requires quick and accurate responses. At Touchstone Educationals, Moga, we implement targeted exercises to enhance listening speed without compromising accuracy. Through focused practice, our students learn to identify keywords, anticipate answers and respond swiftly to maximize their performance within the given time constraints.

 

Practice with Authentic IELTS Listening Tests:

To familiarize students with the IELTS listening test format and difficulty level, our center offers ample practice opportunities using authentic IELTS listening tests. Students gain exposure to various question types, become accustomed to the pace of the exam and develop strategies for effective time management.

 

Individualized Feedback and Guidance:

At Touchstone Educationals, Moga, we believe in personalized attention and constructive feedback. Our dedicated instructors assess students’ strengths and weaknesses in listening skills and provide individualized guidance for improvement. Through detailed feedback sessions, our students gain valuable insights into their performance and receive tailored strategies to enhance their listening abilities.

 

Strong listening skills are vital for success in the IELTS exam, as well as in academic and professional settings. At Touchstone Educationals, Moga, we go the extra mile to equip our students with the necessary tools and techniques to excel in the listening section. Through a combination of active listening, vocabulary enrichment, note-taking strategies and targeted practice, our students develop the confidence and proficiency needed to conquer the listening component of the IELTS exam.

 

Join us and let the sound of success lead you to achieve your desired IELTS band score. Visit our website or contact us today to embark on your journey towards enhanced listening skills and IELTS success!

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Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

Total time: 11-14 minutes

Reading

The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

No. of questions: 40

Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)