During our Community event on Friday, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tamakloe Feyikemi, a test-prep expert, discussing tips on how to ace the IELTS exam for scholarships and jobs abroad.

As a seasoned IELTS instructor, Tamakloe Feyikemi has helped countless students succeed on the IELTS exam and gain admission to universities abroad. This thread covers strategies and techniques students can use to boost their IELTS scores and achieve their goals. Read the full conversation below!

Could you introduce yourself to us?
My name is Tamakloe Feyikemi, and I currently work as the Head of People and Operations at Pay4Me Technology.

Tell us about your record tutoring individuals who want to write the IELTS.
I started tutoring IELTS candidates after I wrote the exam in 2021. My first experience was not even a planned tutoring session; a member of staff reached out for help, and I decided to assist with a one-month tutorial that prepared him for the exam. After he wrote the exam, he passed in flying colors and is currently in Canada with a PR. He referred two more people, a Nigerian and a Pakistani, who also aced their exams. From there, I decided to add it to my stream of income and have since taught close to eight people, and the least of them had an overall score of 7.5.

You seem to have a good track record with IELTS candidates. Should we refer to you as the IELTS whisperer or guru?

(Laughs) Maybe, Maybe not. But I believe I have been able to figure out the techniques for acing IELTS, and it's not as bad as people thought before I wrote mine.

I noticed you mentioned he is in Canada with a PR. What can one use the IELTS for, and is it compulsory for studying or working abroad?

IELTS means International English Language Testing System. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. Depending on the purpose of your travel, IELTS might be compulsory. For example, anyone looking to migrate through PR or a Work Visa in Canada will definitely need to write IELTS.

Can you explain the different types of IELTS exams available?

The IELTS has two types - IELTS Academic and IELTS General. IELTS Academic is for anything related to study migration, while IELTS General is for work or PR-related migration. Both types test the four basic means of effective communication: Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading. Although they are similar, the type of questions asked in Listening, Reading, and Speaking differ. The Academic version is more academic inclined, while the General version is more work-related.

Interesting! Could you tell me more about what is tested in each type?

IELTS consists of four modules, and each module tests the four basic means of effective communication: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. The Speaking module assesses your ability to communicate effectively in English through a face-to-face conversation with an examiner. The Writing module evaluates your writing skills by asking you to complete tasks like writing an essay or letter. The Listening module tests your listening skills by playing audio recordings and asking you to answer questions related to them. Finally, the Reading module assesses your ability to read and comprehend written texts, such as articles or academic texts. Continuation: https://pay4me.app/blog/136/how-to-ace-your-ielts-exam-for-scholarships-and-jobs-abroad-7-expert-tips