Learn how to excel in IELTS examination at coming BPIEF
In truth, however, Malaysia is one of the top scorers of the IELTS exam with an average of 6.8, matching both Australia and Canada’s average results. This may be a rather confusing fact, as I am sure many of us have heard stories about a friend or family member not being able to achieve a passing grade for their IELTS exam.
KUCHING: Students wishing to gain an insight into how to excel in the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS) exam can attend The Borneo Post International Education Fair (BPIEF).
An IELTS score of 6.0 to 7.0 is generally an entry requirement for many tertiary institutions and programmes.
The Borneo Post business desk writer Rachel Lau said many students have felt this is a rather difficult hurdle to overcome as they doubt their own English language skills.
“In truth, however, Malaysia is one of the top scorers of the IELTS exam with an average of 6.8, matching both Australia and Canada’s average results. This may be a rather confusing fact, as I am sure many of us have heard stories about a friend or family member not being able to achieve a passing grade for their IELTS exam.
“A grade just shy of passing however is not necessarily a reflection of inadequate English language skills but rather a lack of proper preparation for the actual IELTS exam structure,” said Lau, who will share tips on taking the exam during BPIEF.
Lau said the
Rachel Lau, The Borneo Post business desk writer
speaking component could throw many off as they go in unprepared and nervous, leading them to stammer rather than speak fluently as they would normally.
“I truly believe this to be the truth as I have had the pleasure of undertaking the IELTS examination for academic purposes on two separate occasions. For both occasions, I have managed to score a band average of 8.0 with only selfpreparation from the materials provided on the official IELTS website.
“In addition to this, I have also helped numerous course-mates and classmates prepare for their IELTS examination for both academic and general training purposes. I have been rather successful in this endeavour and I hope to share some of my tips in acing this language exam at The Borneo Post International Education Fair,” she added.