IELTS Energy Podcast 970: How Reviews and Rap Increased Takumi's IELTS Scores

Takumi shares his journey of improving his IELTS scores significantly by changing his study strategies. Initially relying on memorization, he realized the need for effective techniques like skimming and scanning for reading, and predicting answers for listening. He also highlights the importance of enjoying the learning process, using resources like rap music and tech videos. Takumi's success story emphasizes the value of strategic preparation and trusting proven methods, leading to his acceptance into a Malaysian university for computer science.

What motivated Takumi to join the IELTS course?

• He wanted to improve his grammar skills.

• He wanted to travel abroad.

• He trusted the course because the instructor was an examiner.

• He was interested in learning a new language.

How did Takumi initially prepare for the IELTS exam?

• By taking online practice tests.

• By attending English language classes.

• By practicing speaking with native speakers.

• By memorizing vocabulary and grammar.

What strategy did Takumi use to improve his listening score?

• Taking notes during the listening test.

• Listening to English audiobooks.

• Listening to English news channels.

• Predicting answers while listening.

What type of music did Takumi enjoy listening to for improving his English?

• Country music

• Classical music

• Jazz

• Rap music

What reading techniques helped Takumi finish the IELTS reading section on time?

• Skimming and scanning.

• Reading aloud.

• Reading every word carefully.

• Highlighting important sentences.

How did Takumi feel about his potential scores before taking the exam the second time?

• He was nervous and unprepared.

• He was confident due to his strategies.

• He was unsure about his performance.

• He expected to score lower than before.

What misconception about writing templates did Takumi encounter?

• They are too difficult to use.

• They can lower your score if used incorrectly.

• They are not allowed in the exam.

• They are only useful for beginners.

What is the purpose of a writing template according to the discussion?

• To memorize entire essays.

• To provide a structure for organizing ideas.

• To replace personal ideas with generic ones.

• To simplify the writing task.

What change did Takumi make to his YouTube watching habits?

• He began watching more Japanese content.

• He stopped watching YouTube entirely.

• He only watched educational content.

• He started watching YouTube videos in English.

What field does Takumi plan to study in Malaysia?

• Business Administration

• Computer Science

• Mechanical Engineering

• Psychology