1. IELTS preparation talk
Speaker – Dr. Paing Phyo Ko
British Council (6-7pm)

2. About me
Dr. Paing Phyo Ko Graduated from UM(1) in 2012

3. Listening : 8.0
Reading : 7.5
Writing : 7.0
Speaking : 7.0
Overall
Test date… 13 May 2017
Result date… 26 May 2017

5. Why did I choose IELTS?
Reason ?? >> for my career development

7. L… 30mins R… 60mins W… 60mins S…
L… 30mins R… 60mins W… 60mins S… mins … same day or later (except UKVI?)

9. Listening READ, Movies, radio, news, songs Distraction No headphones
*****In the exam room…. MYOB… use time wisely… read the questions in advance at least twice..

10. Reading READ Skimming Scanning Wrong technique in the past***
Paraphrase
No extra time***

12. Writing READ Academic words only, don’t use contractions
Write/ practice
Feedback….guidance is important
General knowledge
Time limit… challenging
The more you read, the more ideas you can generate!!!.... You can analyze the problem in various aspects…

13. Speaking READ Listen to others.. idea
Watch sample videos from youtube (reliable)
Practise with partner***
Mirror…. Record… listen
Just keep talking… know ur limit… start/stop the talk… eye to eye… less hesitation… erm…arr
“All are connected - L,R,W,S”
Do not study alone.. You need to communicate with people..
Time management

15. Time taken….. vary
How did you prepare?….
Depends on individual…intro/extrovert, eng basic, know yourself, weakness/strong point, learn from mistakes,
Do not procrastinate, don’t be lazy/stubborn, be consistent!

16. Cambridge 1-12 The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS… Pauline Cullen IELTS plus 1,2,3 Cambridge Vocab Cambridge Grammar for IELTS Common mistakes at IELTS Collin British council library …(library member) (free online IELTS course/ IELTS preparation talk) Google Youtube Facebook pages … IELTS weekly with Pauline Cullen, Secret IELTS, IELTS Advantage, IELTS material

17. Tips …..2/3 mth, 2weeks b4, 1week b4, on Friday On exam day
Sleep well, at least 6hours
9am
8:30am
Breakfast, water, restroom, warm, water bottle,
Relax relax relax… be friendly…. Smile… posture.. Manner
Keep calm and be confident, show the examiners what you are capable of… I mean present artistically..write/speak attractively…OK! Eg. I love you!

19. Q? & Ans;

20. Recap
*Set Goal…. your target band score? **Make plan … class/self-study ***Get to work …. ****Stick to it >>>well-prepared and then you will *****reach your GOAL!!! Say prayers too…. :D

22. -Believing in yourself is a key element to that
-Believing in yourself is a key element to that. -“Fake it till you make it” If you don't feel confident, pretend you are until you gain the experience or tools necessary that it is all for real. -Bear in mind that “You can overcome this!” -Don’t give in guys!!! -Strong will + Self-study is important! >>>READ READ READ READ<<< GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL ~~~

23. THANK YOU for your Attention plus Active Participation! ^_^