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What is IELTS?

IELTS Coaching in Delhi . The IELTS is an abbreviation of the International English Language Testing System. Simply put, it is an examination that assesses your English language skills in terms of spoken and written English. If you wish to study or work in a country as where English is the primary language of communication, mainly Anglophone countries, you need to assure the university admission officers and visa officers that you are proficient in the language.

The IELTS preparation measures your skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking through two test formats, namely on Academic and IELTS General Training. While IELTS Academic can be taken up by those who wish to go for higher education or professional registration, IELTS General Training is for those who are looking at migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. For academic and work purposes, the US also accepts the same.

The test has been designed and is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment.

IELTS introduction

IELTS Training Institute in Delhi. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale to clearly identify levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training.

The IELTS™ is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, and was established in 1989. IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world, others being the TOEFL, TOEIC, PTE:A, and OPI/OPIc.

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish and New Zealand academic institutions, by over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and by various professional organizations across the world.

IELTS is the only Secure English Language Test approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for visa customers applying both outside and inside the UK. It also meets requirements for immigration to Australia, where TOEFL and Pearson Test of English Academic are also accepted, and New Zealand. In Canada, IELTS, TEF, or CELPIP are accepted by the immigration authority.

No minimum score is required to pass the test. An IELTS result or Test Report Form is issued to all test takers with a score from "band 1" ("non-user") to "band 9" ("expert user") and each institution sets a different threshold. There is also a "band 0" score for those who did not attempt the test. Institutions are advised not to consider a report older than two years to be valid, unless the user proves that they have worked to maintain their level.

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IELTS Reading Test (60 minutes) Module-1

The Reading paper has three sections and texts totalling 2,150-2,750 words. There will be a variety of Question types: multiple-choice, short-answer questions, identifying information, Identifying writer's views, labelling diagrams, completing a summary using words taken from the text and matching information/headings/features in the text/sentence endings.

Test takers should be careful when writing down their answers as they will lose marks for incorrect spelling and grammar.

IELTS Academic Test
SECTION 1, 2, 3 Includes Three reading texts, which come from Academic books, journals, magazines, newspapers, Articles and online resources written for non-specialist audiences. A variety of tasks is used, including:

multiple choice / short-answers questions, identifying information/writer’s views/claims, matching info/headings/features, sentence endings, sentence/summary/note/table completion/flow-chart completion/diagram label completion.

All the topics are of general interest to students at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

IELTS General Test

Section 1 contains two or three short texts/several shorter texts, which deal with everyday topics.

For example, timetables/notices /things a person would need to understand when living in an English-speaking country.

Section 2 contains two texts, which deal with work. For example, job descriptions, contracts, training materials.

Section 3 contains one long text about a topic of general interest. The text is generally descriptive, longer and more complex than the texts in Sections 1 and 2. The text will be taken from a newspaper, magazine, book or online resource.

IELTS Writing Test Module-2

In task 1 test takers write at least 150 words in about 20 minutes.

In task 2 test takers write at least 250 words in about 40 minutes.

Test takers will be penalised if their answer is too short or does not relate to the topic.

Answers should be written in full sentences (test takers must not use notes or bullet points).

IELTS Academic Test
Task 1: test takers describe a graph, table, chart, map, process, pie chart or diagram in their own words.

Task 2: test takers discuss a point of view, argument or problem. Depending on the task, test takers may be required to present a solution to a problem, present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence, Opinions and implications, and evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument.

IELTS General Test
Task 1: test takers write a letter(Formal, Semi-Formal, Informal) in response to a given everyday situation. For example, writing to an accommodation officer about problems with your accommodation, writing to a new employer about problems managing your time, writing to a local newspaper about a plan to develop a local airport etc, Complaining Letter, Appreciation Letter, Invitation Letter etc.

Task 2: test takers write an Essay about a topic of general interests. For example, an essay on the topic of : whether smoking should be banned in public places, whether children's leisure activities should be educational, how environmental problems can be solved etc.

IELTS Listening Test Module-3

The module comprises four sections, with ten questions in each section.

It takes 40minutes: 30-for testing, plus 10 for transferring the answers to an answer sheet.

Sections 1 and 2 are about every day, social situations.

Section 1 has a conversation between two speakers(for example, a conversation about travel arrangements)

Section 2 has one person speaking (for example, a speech about local facilities). Sections 3 and 4 are about educational and training situations

Section 3 is a conversation between two main speakers(for example, a discussion between students, tutor).

Section 4 has one person speaking about an academic subject.

Each section is heard only once.

Each section begins with a short introduction telling the test taker about the situation and the speakers.

They have some time to look through the questions. The questions are in the same order as the information in the recording, so the answer to the first question will be before the answer to the second question, and so on.

The first three sections have a break in the middle allowing test takers to look at the remaining questions.

At the end of the test students are given 10 minutes to transfer their answers to an answer sheet.

Test takers will lose marks for incorrect spelling and grammar.

IELTS Speaking Test (60 minutes) Module-4

The speaking test is a face-to-face interview between the test taker and an examiner.

The speaking test contains three sections.

Section 1: Introduction and interview (4–5 minutes). Test takers may be asked about their home, family, work, studies, hobbies, interests, reasons for taking IELTS exam as well as other general topics such as clothing, free time, computers and the Internet.
Section 2: Cue-Card (3–4 minutes). Test takers are given a task card about a particular topic. Test takers have one minute to prepare to talk on the topic. The task card states the points that should be included in the talk & one aspect of the topic which must be explained during talk. Test takers are then expected to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes, after which the examiner may ask one or two questions.
Section 3: Follow-up Discussions (4–5 minutes). The third section involves a discussion between the examiner and the test taker, generally on questions relating to the theme which they have already spoken about in Section 2. These questions consist of two sets of 4 or 5 questions.

HOW TO GET YOUR IELTS EXAM RESULT AND SCORE?

For a computer-delivered test, results are released between 3–5 days.
For a paper-based test, a Test Report Form is posted to test takers 13 days after their test.
It shows: An Overall Band Score (from 1-9) and A band score (from 1-9) for each section of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
The IELTS Score Validity is of 2 years commencing from the date of receiving it.

IELTS PREPARATION TIPS

Learn new words for understanding Formal Vocabulary
Read English books, magazines, newspapers, handbooks for a strong grasp of language
Practice writing following a strict schedule
Under strict time scheduling, the test taker can improve writing speed
Make an accurate usage of grammar
For fluency in the language, start talking in front of the mirror
Focus on pronunciation for a proper understanding of words
Try to balance between listening and scanning questions
On the test, day try to stay calm and relax
Do not rush and focus on Correct Answers