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. 

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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!