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APT Method

Eliot Friesen-Meyers
Lesson by Eliot Friesen-Meyers
Magoosh Expert
Summary
The APT method offers a strategic approach for tackling IELTS listening passages, focusing on Analysis, Prediction, and Tracking to enhance comprehension and answer accuracy.
  • Analysis involves examining the questions and directions before listening to identify the type of answers required and any organizational clues.
  • Prediction requires anticipating the kind of information that will be asked, based on grammatical clues and question types, to focus listening efforts.
  • Tracking is the active process of marking answers as you listen, keeping in mind that answers are presented in order and adjusting focus as needed.
  • Practicing the APT method helps in quickly identifying relevant information and improves the ability to capture details accurately during the listening test.
  • The method emphasizes the importance of pre-listening preparation and active engagement during listening to manage time effectively and increase the chances of selecting the correct answers.
Chapters
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Analyzing the Questions
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Making Predictions
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Tracking Answers