EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IELTS!

Are you planning to appear for IELTS? This blog is to help you understand all the important details related to the test. Don’t worry we have got you covered.

The International English Language Testing System is one of the most important exams which you need to keep in mind if you are planning to move abroad for higher studies or to wish to work outside your own country. This is what makes it very popular in the world as it is one of the most popular high-stakes English language proficiency tests for study, work, and migration, with more than two million tests conducted every year. The IELTS scores are valid and recognized by a lot of organizations worldwide, comprising of educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.

You can appear in the IELTS test according to your comfort. If you are good with paper-pen based test you can opt for the same and if you are good with your writing speed on an online medium you should take your IELTS test either on the computer. Choosing, either way, makes no difference in the content, format or level of difficulty between the two available options but make sure about the module you wish to choose, IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training, depending on the sole purpose of your taking the. If you wish to study in the UK, you’ll have to appear the IELTS test approved for UK Visa and Immigration. (UKVI).

IELTS test format

IELTS is a test that tests you for all the four language skills which are Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You have to appear the Listening, Reading and Writing tests all on the same day simultaneously, with no breaks in between the tests. For the Speaking test, you can book a slot online and choose your desired date and time. If you fail to choose a slot within the stated time period, a time slot will be automatically allocated to you from the organizing team. The entire duration of the IELTS test is three hours.

The split up for the IELTS test is as mentioned below.

Listening test- IELTS Duration: (30 minutes) In the IELTS listening section, you will have to listen to four recordings and then answer the questions related to the recordings. The content of recordings is of native English speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes. Reading test- IELTS Duration: (60 minutes)

The IELTS Reading test requires you to answer 40 questions and it is to test you on your ability of reading skills. You would have to read for gist, main ideas, details, logical arguments, skimming and figuring out the writers’/poet’s attitudes, opinions and intentions. Writing test- IELTS Duration: (60 minutes) The IELTS writing test requires you to complete two tasks(can be an essay) and covers topics of general interest based on the module you are appearing for. Speaking Test- IELTS Duration: (11-14 minutes) The IELTS Speaking test tests you on your spoken English skills. The test is pre-recorded and conducted in three different parts.

Why choose IELTS?

The world’s most reputable universities and colleges accept your IELTS results. The IELTS scores are valid for the and you can get yourself enrolled according to their specific IELTS Scores cut-offs. The majority of the universities test you on your English language proficiency skills. Study bodies accept an IELTS result, including accounting, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and academic bodies in many countries. After the completion of your studies, you may need to take the test in order to gain professional registration in an English-speaking country. This is an eligibility test for migration. IELTS scores are required by governments in more countries than any other English language test as a requirement for permanent residency criteria. Do you know, The IELTS General Training test is the only test being non-academic that is available for migration to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, The United Kingdom, and the USA? It’s the test that’s always fair to you. IELTS assesses you on your practical communication abilities and provides an accurate assessment of the four skills being tested for. It focusses on testing the language abilities rather than specialist knowledge of the candidate and offers two versions – Academic and General Training. Moreover, it allows for a one-on-one Speaking test one with an examiner in a private room with no distractions. The questions being asked and the content for IELTS is developed by an international team of experts and undergoes extensive research to ensure the test remains fair in every aspect unbiased for any candidate regardless of nationality, background, gender, lifestyle, location or any other criteria.

Important test dates for IELTS:

The IELTS test dates in India are available four times a month (for paper-based), and are generally held on Saturdays and Thursdays to provide flexibility and convenience to the test seekers according to their preference. With the computer-based IELTS, you can choose from multiple dates and time slots in a day on the website and get your results within 5-8 days. The availability of the IELTS dates may differ as per the test type and module you have opted for whether Academic or General Training.

IELTS will have short answers, gap-filling, essay other stuff whereas TOEFL has only multiple choice questions. when you join the IELTS Institute Kurali ask them to prepare you for both.