All about IELTS

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IELTS also known as the 'International Language Testing System', is an international standardised test to test the English Language proficiency of non-native English language speakers. IELTS, is one of the major English Language tests in the world with over 2 million IELTS tests taken every year. 

Two main versions of IELTS include:

Academic: This is taken by student's interested in higher education in English speaking countries.

General: This is taken by those planning to have work experience or immigration purpose.

Apart , from these the new IELTS Life Skills test has been introduced for those who want to apply for a settlement visa or indefinite leave to remain in the U.K. The applicants need to prove their English language speaking and listening skills at Common European Framework of reference for language (CEFR) level A1 or B1 for this visa.

IELTS is mostly accepted by Australia, Canada, Britain , New Zealand and many institutes in U.S. 

Test structure :- The IELTS test has four parts 

1.Listening (30 minutes)

2. Reading (60 minutes)

3. Writing (60 minutes)

4. Speaking (11-14 minutes).

Bands : IELTS bands range from 1-9 .Below is an explanation if what band means

Band 9: Expert user , with fluency and understanding in language

Band 8: Very good user, with misunderstanding in unfamiliar situations.

Band 7: Good user, with command on the language and reasoning.

Band 6: Competent user, can understand and utilise command of language in familiar situations.

Band 5:Modest user, able to handle basic communication.

Test results are valid for two years and no less than 6.0 Band score is accepted at Universities. 

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How is your IELTS score viewed?

To understand your scores you also need to know how your scores are evaluated and viewed. IELTS is scored on a band scale of 0-9 in 4 sections (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing), each section has equal importance. The tables below should give you a clear idea.

Listening

Band score	Raw score out of 40
5	16
6	23
7	30
8	35

General Training Reading

Band score	Raw score out of 40
5	15
6	23
7	30
8	34

Writing

Criterion	Weighting
Task achievement (Task 1)/ Task response (Task 2)	25%
Coherence and cohesion	25%
Lexical resource	25%
Grammatical range and accuracy	25%

Speaking

Criterion	Weighting
Fluency and coherence	25%
Lexical resource	25%
Grammatical range and accuracy	25%
Pronunciation	25%

Does this look complicated to you? Don't worry with a little guidance you should be able to get high scores. 

All the best!

How to crack IELTS?

Here are a few tips to crack IELTS.
1.LISTENING: Before the recording starts, read the questions carefully so that you can follow the recording and you find answers easily. Watch out for words like "my next point", "firstly/secondly", "to sum up", these words signify the shift in the topic and will usually lead to your next question.
2. READING: Develop your reading skills by practicing, try reading several different topics or articles. Always the text will have the answer to the question so if it's a new topic don't worry about your lack of knowledge in that particular area.
3.WRITING: Always follow a proper format, the last para should be the concluding para. Make sure to use your own words rather than copy words from the question. Also be clear and concise in what you are trying to say.
4. SPEAKING: Do not worry about right or wrong answer cause the examiner is only checking how well you can speak and express your opinions and ideas. Practice speaking in English with friends and family and also try to record your voice while speaking to assess yourself.

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IELTS for Visa?

Visa applicants for UK will have to take IELTS. It is now considered as a SELT (Secured English Language Testing) to avoid any immigration loopholes. This is directed only to UK visa applicants. The change has been made in April, 2015 but any test taken prior to April is still valid.
So, this means that all you IELTS takers should work hard and aim for a good score. The value of IELTS has increased greatly. This test is required not just by students but also workers and those who wish to settle in UK.
So hurry up, start preparing, taking coaching and aim for the best you can! 

The World Awaits You With IELTS

Imagine a world running at a pace of lightning with networking and communication at every nook and corner of it, but with an exception- English not as the language of communication. Did the last words break the flow of your reading? Did they ring a bell? The world described is the true picture of today but definitely absence of English as means of communication makes entire castle to shake and crumble to ground.

This is the importance English as a language and means of communication has gained in our world!

Students, no matter what course they opt for to study in their country or abroad, are required to be proficient in their English language skills. To pursue their dreams to study abroad after 12^th   they need to successfully cross the first milestone of their admission process- the English proficiency tests.

 IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) is owned by global partnership of education and language experts-British Council, IDP and are one of the globally acclaimed tests and their secure, valid and reliable results are used by more than 8000 organizations including over 3000 institutions of the USA. These are paper based tests and are held approximately 4 times per month in over 130 countries. The test duration is 2 hrs and 45 min. Out of a total band score of 9, a good score is considered to be 6.5 and above. Test fee is 10,400 INR.

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