ielts
What is IELTS all about?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is designed to measure the overall proficiency in English. It is a prerequisite for those who wish to study or work in a country where English is the language of communication. It conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. The test is simultaneously conducted by the IDP Australia and Cambridge ESOL.
IELTS Test Report (TRF) is valid for two years from the date of the written test.
- IELTS skill evaluation: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking.
Test Timing: 2 hours and 44 minutes
Listening Test Pattern:
- 4 sections/ conversations
- 40 questions
- (Multiple choice, True/ False/Not Given, Fill in the blanks, paragraph heading, matching information, short answer questions, etc.)
- 30 minutes (transcript)
- 10 minutes for transferring answers
Listening tips:
- Attempt all questions.
- Watch out for plurals in answers.
- Beware of making any errors when you transfer your answers.
- Multiple choice answers will ask for a letter (a,b,c,d).
Reading
- 3 passages
- 40 questions
- (Multiple choice, True/ False/Not Given, Fill in the blanks, paragraph heading,
- matching information, short answer questions, etc.)
- 60 minutes
- no extra time for transferring answers
Reading tips
- Do not bother reading the passages. It’s a waste of time.
- Skimming and scamming will be your best friends.
The only focus is to find the answer. Undoubtedly it’s there in the passage.
Writing
- Two writing tasks.
- Task 1: Graph Interpretation (20 minutes – 150 words )
Type of graphs
- Line Graph
- Bar Graph
- Pie Chart
- Process Diagram
- Map/Layout
- Table
- Task 2: Essay Writing ( 40 minutes – 250 words )
Most common writing topic themes:
- Art
- Education
- Environment
- Friends & Family
- Government & Society
- Health
- Jobs & Employment
- Relationships
- Science & technology
- Sports
- Travel & Tourism
- TV, Music & Media
Writing tips
- Brainstorm and structure your essay.
- Develop rich vocabulary and use wide grammatical range.
- Manage your time well.
Speaking
There are three parts (15- 20 minutes)
- Introduction and interview (2 -3 minutes)
- Cue card and writing task card (2-3 minutes)
- Cross questioning or discussion about the topic introduced in part 2 ( 4-5 minutes)
There are three parts (15- 20 minutes)
- Introduction and interview (2 -3 minutes)
- Cue card and writing task card (2-3 minutes)
- Important themes (person, places, activities, object, event, etc)
Note- Cross questioning or discussion about the topic introduced in part 2 ( 4-5 minutes)
Speaking tips:
- Don’t be shy.
- Enjoy the discussion with the examiner.
- Practice tongue twisters for pronunciation improvement.
- Say your ideas with confidence and showcase your language skills.
- Simple ideas explained using excellent English can get you a band score of 9
- Practice a wide grammatical range that stands you out from the crowd.
Facilities provided by us:
- Air-conditioned
- Group discussion and class interaction.
- Weekly test assessment.
- Get the environment of learning without the fear of getting judged due to grammatical errors or peer pressure
- The speaking activities are designed to boost your confidence and improve your convincing skills.
