IELTS Listening: Prediction and Tracking
Predict answer types, follow signposts and recover after missed answers.
Lesson focus
Predict answer types, follow signposts and recover after missed answers.
Core idea
Before listening, predict whether a gap needs a noun, number, date or other form. Track question order and move on quickly if you miss one answer.
Examples
A price gap probably needs a number.
But and however often signal a change or correction.
Spelling and word limits matter.
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
predictguess based on evidence before the answer appears
signposta word or phrase guiding the listener
distractorinformation designed to mislead
Active practice
Do this now: Do one listening section and mark each error as vocabulary, spelling, distraction, speed or attention.
Fast review
- Explain the rule in your own words.
- Say at least three examples without reading.
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