UPSC: Tips to improve your English for the IAS exam
What's the story
The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year. The exam is considered one of the toughest in India, but with thorough preparation and strong determination, one can crack it. Here are tips to help improve your English for the IAS exam.
Reading
The most elementary advice: Read
In order to improve your English for UPSC exam, read as much as you can to enhance your knowledge of grammar and improve your vocabulary. And don't stop there, diversify your reading. Read from quality international and domestic publications, books and magazines, and the Internet. All your reading will come handy on the day of exams.
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Focus on improving your grammar and vocabulary
Don't just read- focus on improving your grammar and vocabulary. You can ensure this by reading from quality sources, looking up new words in the dictionary to understand better, and making notes. Reading editorial sections of major English newspapers is also highly recommended.
Discussions, debates
Indulge in productive discussions and debates, to improve your English
From time to time, indulge in productive discussions and debates with fellow aspirants and your friends. This will not only help improve your knowledge, but also considerably improve your spoken English, communication skills, vocabulary and language fluency. Further, it'll help build up your confidence for the final round, ie. Personal Interview round. All the best!