IELTS has always been a challenging exam. Every year, tens of thousands of candidates work hard to prepare for the exam, but many often fall into frustration. This article will summarize the pitfalls that many of our students have encountered during the preparation process, to help everyone overcome difficulties, avoid pitfalls, and quickly improve their scores.
1. Lack of confidence
Lack of confidence is a major problem for many IELTS candidates. Academic research shows that lack of confidence can affect an individual’s learning and performance (Bandura, 1997; Zimmerman, 1995). For candidates who lack confidence, EliteStep offerscourseas well asVIP exclusive resourcesPersonalized study plans can be tailored to the needs of the examinee. Personalized study plans can help examinees better understand the exam content and requirements, thereby increasing their confidence and self-confidence (Linnenbrink-Garcia & Pekrun, 2011).
2. Lack of exam preparation materials
Another problem is the lack of test preparation materials. Academic research shows that using appropriate test preparation materials can improve students' learning outcomes and performance (Bangert-Drowns et al., 1991; Gage, 1984). EliteStep's monthly courses and practice courses provide a variety of test preparation materials, such as mock exams, listening materials, reading materials, etc., to meet the different needs of candidates. The use of these test preparation materials can help candidates better prepare for various aspects of the exam (Graesser & McNamara, 2011).
3. Lack of professional guidance
Finally, lack of professional guidance is also a pain point for many candidates. IELTS is not just an English test, it has unique rules and requirements. Academic research shows that professional guidance can improve students' learning outcomes and performance (Hattie, 2009; Shulman, 1987). EliteStep's team of IELTS experts can provide personalized guidance to help candidates better understand the test content and requirements, so that they can face the test more confidently (Wang et al., 2017).
In summary,EliteStep monthly classes, practice courses and one-on-one lessonsbesidesVIP exclusive resourcesEliteStep's professional services can help IELTS candidates overcome problems such as lack of confidence, lack of preparation materials and professional guidance, thereby improving their learning outcomes and performance, making it easier for them to successfully pass the IELTS exam. If you are preparing for the IELTS exam, you may wish to consider usingEliteStep Services, I believe you will be satisfied and achieve better results.
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Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. New York: Freeman.
Bangert-Drowns, RL, Kulik, JA, Kulik, C.-LC, & Morgan, MT (1991). The instructional effect of feedback in test-like events. Review of Educational Research, 61(2), 213-238.
Gage, NL (1984). The scientific basis of the art of teaching. Educational Researcher, 13(9), 4-10.
Graesser, AC, & McNamara, DS (2011). Computational analyses of multilevel discourse comprehension. Topics in Cognitive Science, 3(2), 371-398.
Hattie, J. (2009). Visible learning: A synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses relating to achievement. London: Routledge.
Linnenbrink-Garcia, L., & Pekrun, R. (2011). Students' emotions and academic engagement: Introduction to the special issue. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 36(1), 1-3.
Shulman, LS (1987). Knowledge and teaching: Foundations of the new reform. Harvard Educational Review, 57(1), 1-22.
Wang, X., Shen, J., Li, J., & Li, W. (2017). Effects of individualized instruction on learning outcomes and satisfaction of students in a medical school. BMC Medical Education, 17(1), 82.