IELTS, It's not a roll of the dice whether we succeed or fail.

(Do not) Roll The Dice

STD- I am supposed to study hard for the exam, but instead I will roll the dice and hope the test isn’t that hard.

BSB- Listen son, an exam is not a roll of the dice whether we succeed or fail. Set goals, take some classes, study a little each day, make a set study schedule, and use different learning methods.

STD- OK, I’ll try to be a good test taker, I know any language is used to communicate. I must have good techniques and practice. Can you help me with listening, speaking, reading, and writing?

BSB- Sure. I am a teacher, I can definitely help, but any more experience learner can help. Either way, if you want to ace the test, find a partner. Plan your learning. Use the language for something you enjoy. Listen to English songs, watch films and TV programs, YouTube videos, record and listen to yourself, take notes.

STD- I really want to be prepared for IELTS. How can I be ready for listening, speaking, reading, and writing sections? What is the maximum score?

BSB- All IELTS scores are between 0 and 9. You can also get 0.5 scores as well (for example, 6.5 or 7.5). You will get a band score for each skill (listening, reading, writing and speaking) and also an overview band score. The overall band score is the average score of all the skills. So, test takers must work the four major skills.

STD- Ok, for example, how can I improve my reading skills for the test?

BSB- To improve your reading speed, practice for about 15 to 30 minutes each day, checking your rate in words-per-minute. Check your comprehension by summarizing what you read. Make sure you read faster while maintaining your understanding. You need to develop, apply, and improve Skimming and Scanning.

STD- My plan is to make the most and do my very vest on speaking. What do you suggest for the speaking section of the test?

BSB- Try to talk as much as you can, and as fluently as possible. Do it spontaneously and relax. Show that you are confident and enjoy using your English. Prepare and develop your answers, and make sure you speak more than the examiner. When something is not clear, ask for clarification if necessary.

STD- One more question: How many days will it take to prepare for IELTS?

BSB- Five months. We recommend students to have about four months, one skill per month, and one month to have a miscellaneous – the last month, all sections integrated. However, if you are good at English, have class and also study own your own every day, and want to get a very good band score, then three-month preparation would be more than sufficient time. The more time you train the better!

#ExpressionANDmeaning:

A roll of the dice} It means that something could have either a good result or a bad result. (merriam-webster.com) 

Roll the dice} To take a chance. To risk exposing yourself to criticism by not following through on a task. urbandictionary