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Decoding IELTS Listening: Elevating Vocabulary with Context Clues

When new words pop up in IELTS Listening, context clues are your secret weapon to decode their meaning. Let's delve deeper into understanding them!
What are context clues?
Context clues are hidden gems scattered throughout the listening passages, providing valuable hints about the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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However, many IELTS test-takers overlook these clues, leaving them struggling to understand the text.
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 Mastering context clues is like getting a superpower for the IELTS Listening test.
It helps you figure out new words, which makes it easier to understand what you're hearing. This can help you get a higher score on the test.
Some tips for using context clues in mentioned in the next slides:
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Pay attention to the words around the unfamiliar word.

These words can give you clues to what the unfamiliar word means.
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Think about the topic of the conversation or passage.

This can help you narrow down the possible meanings of the unfamiliar word.
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Figure out the meaning of the word

Use your knowledge of the world to help you figure out the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
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Consider synonyms and antonyms
Listen for words that have similar or opposite meanings to the unfamiliar word.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
With a little practice, you can become a context clue expert and ace the IELTS Listening test!
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