While preparing for IELTS give equal importance to all the four modules because each carries the same weight. It is important that the candidates must practice for each tests regularly to develop their skills of recording, speed of speech, skimming, scanning and other timesaving strategies. Refer the books and cd's recommended for IELTS preparation and become familiar as early as possible. Be aware of the exact procedure for the test. In IELTS, every section is marked independently. 

There are various study centers for IELTS preparation all over the world. The preparation courses will not improve the overall level of English, but will improve the exam techniques and strategies which helps to get the best score