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Bhutto*, Rafique Ahmed†, Asif Ahmad Khan‡  \nAbstract  \nThis paper investigates test preparation strategies among IELTS test-takers in Pakistan: their knowledge of the test, the activities they undertake to improve the required language skills, the test-taking strategies they know or apply, and possible reasons why many of them usually score lower than their target band score. The study involved an online questionnaire administered to 118 candidates from eight important regions of Pakistan i.e. Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan, Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The non-probability sampling technique was used to select the participants. The study discusses how IELTS candidates can avoid potentially negative attitudes, and better prepare for the IELTS test. Furthermore, the study also discusses various factors in relation with IELTS test preparation and their impact on the test results. These factors include test-takers' prior perceptions of the test, and their test taking strategies for the test they are planning to take. The study concludes with some implications for test-takers, test-preparation centers, and IELTS tutors to consider while preparing/planning/tutoring for the English language proficiency test.  \nKeywords: IELTS test-takers, IELTS test format, IELTS test preparation activities, IELTS test-taking strategies.  \nIntroduction  \nInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most popular large-scale high-stakes English proficiency tests, on which candidates spend a great deal of time, energy, and money.  \nUnderstandably, it is important for IELTS candidates to score high on the test (Pearson, 2019), especially for immigration and study-abroad purposes (Green, 2007) . Due to specific conditions, mainly political instability, IELTS demand and candidature is growing rapidly in Pakistan. IELTS is designed to help the test-takers work, study or migrate to countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA where English is the first language. The test takes place at regular intervals  \n*  \nLecturer in TESOL, Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur. Email: Email: [alia.bhutto@bnbwu.edu.pk](alia.bhutto@bnbwu.edu.pk)  \n†Lecturer in English Linguistics, Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, [Sukkur. Email:](Sukkur. Email:rafique.ahmed@bnbwu.edu.pk)[rafique.ahmed@bnbwu.edu.pk](Sukkur. Email:rafique.ahmed@bnbwu.edu.pk)  \n‡Assistant Professor in TESOL, Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur. Email: [asif.ahmad@bnbwu.edu.pk](asif.ahmad@bnbwu.edu.pk)  \nround the year and can be attempted multiple times without any restriction until the test-takers achieve their desired band score. However, most testtakers find the price of even one attempt unaffordable. The test is jointly owned by the British Council, Cambridge University Assessment, and IDP Australia (IELTS, 2022b) .  \nEnglish is the third most widely spoken language across the globe having 379 million users worldwide, and IELTS, as a test of English proficiency, is recognized by more than 11,000 international bodies including employers and educational institutions (IELTS, 2022b) . It is graded on a scale of 1-9 band score 1: Non-user-The test-taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words; while band score 9: Expert user - The test-taker has fully operational command of the language; their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding (IELTS, 2022b) . The most desirable score, however, is band 7; the higher the score the better ability to communicate in English. Also, much brighter chances of getting admission in international universities, scholarships, and speedy immigration -all are linked to IELTS score.  \nSince its inception in1989, IELTS has experienced significant growth in its candidature from 500,000 in 2003 to 3.5 million in 2018 (Davies","cbCaimNKGABjKyHH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimNKGABjKyHH","pdf",231344,14,"English","# Introduction\n## IELTS overview and scoring bands\n## Test demand and accessibility in Pakistan\n## Test categories and candidate demographics\n## Research findings on performance patterns\n## Study focus on preparation strategies and outcomes","[{\"question\":\"What does the paper investigate about IELTS preparation in Pakistan?\",\"answer\":\"It investigates what IELTS test-takers know about the test, the activities they do to improve language skills, the test-taking strategies they apply, and reasons many score below their target band.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the study conducted and who participated?\",\"answer\":\"The study used an online questionnaire with 118 candidates selected from eight major regions of Pakistan using non-probability sampling.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors related to test preparation and perceptions are examined?\",\"answer\":\"The study examines prior perceptions of the test and the test-taking strategies candidates use for the specific IELTS category they plan to take, and how these relate to test results.\"}]","IELTS in Pakistan - Preparation Practices, Activities & Test-Taking Strategies | PDF",1790889100,35]