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b'Get our free IELTS video training course\\n\\xa0\\nIt can be stressful when you get started preparing for the IELTS exam.\\nMaybe you don\\u2019t know where to start.\\nToday we\\u2019ll show you what you are probably missing when you get started with your IELTS prep.\\nMost students make this mistake. They do one of these things:\\n1- Only focus on test strategy and practice\\nor\\n2- Only focus on general English skill building\\n\\xa0\\nDoing only test prep or only general English and not both is a huge mistake.\\nThis is a test of your English skills and not just your ability to take the test.\\nYou need to get exposure in all different ways including speaking, reading, writing, listening.\\nAlso, you need to study the test and understand how to use strategies to get a high score.\\nThe way to make sure that you balance your practice is to have a daily study plan that helps you do both.\\n\\xa0\\nWhat\\u2019s the problem with a lot of IELTS schools?\\nAt many IELTS schools you have young teachers who have online resources and fun activities but the teacher often does not know the test.\\nOn the other hand, you could get a teacher who knows the test and who has been teaching IELTS for many years and will only do test practice with you but is very inflexible and boring.\\nThese are the two types of teachers that you will find at many IELTS schools.\\nUnfortunately both of these types of teachers won\\u2019t help you get the score you need.\\nIt\\u2019s possible to spend a lot of money and not get the skills that you need when you finish the course at an IELTS school. Don\\u2019t let this happen to you!\\nIf you really want to attend a traditional IELTS class, make sure you have the option to get your money back after your first class or if you are studying online, try to get some sample lessons before you have to buy the whole course.\\n\\xa0\\nCome back to our site for more IELTS episodes\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'