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IELTS -International English Language Testing System. It is an English language proficiency exam which measures the ability of test-takers to communicate in the four basic language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

The IELTS is managed by three main institutions: the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL). This is important to understand in order to prepare for what is essentially an examination of British and not American English.

The Academic IELTS exam is generally used to determine whether candidates are qualified to enroll in undergraduate and graduate academic programs where English is the medium of instruction.

The General IELTS exam focuses on basic survival skills in social and educational contexts. It is generally requested for candidates applying for immigration, working in certain professions, or studying at a non-degree level.

All Candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Listening 30 mins Reading 60 mins Writing 60 mins Speaking 11 – 14 mins Total test time 2 hours 45 minutes

excluding breaks.

Time: 30 minutes 4 sections, 40 questions

Real-world listening situations Difficulty Range of topics and tasks

- listening for specific information e.g.dates, place names- understanding gist- understanding speaker attitude/opinion

Section 1: conversation – 2 speakers Section 2: monologue Section 3: conversation – 4 speakers Section 4: lecture

Recording is played once Read question CAREFULLY BEFORE

listening Familiarise yourself with question

types- completing a chart- selecting pictures- note-taking exercises-MC questions

Time: 60 minutes 3 reading passages, totally 40 questions

Texts are taken from books, magazines, journals and newspapers

Question types- find detailed information - identify attitudes and views- complete a diagram

Identify reading skills being tested Practise these skills

Time: 60 minutes 2 tasks Task 1(20mins): descriptive report of a

table or diagram, 150 words Task 2(40 mins):250 word essay in

response to an opinion or a problem. Discuss issues, construct an argument

and use the appropriate tone and register.

Read the question carefully

Familiarise yourself with descriptions of data – in newspapers, textbooks

Practise formulating your own ideas on topics

Time: 10 – 15 minutes Face to face interview between one

candidate and one examiner. Part 1(4-5mins): Introduction and

interview Part 2(1-3 mins incl. prep): Individual

talk Part 3(4-5 mins): Discussion topics

Speak fluently and link ideas coherently Demonstrate a range of appropriate

vocabulary Use accurate grammar and appropriate

register Speak so that a listener can understand

Part 1Take the initiative if possibleAlways say more than yes or noTry to overcome nerves

Part 2- Take the 1 min preparation time- Jot down some main ideas- Sound interested in the talk

Part 3- Give informed responses- Demonstrate your control of the language- Attempt to express abstract ideas- Support your opinions- Show that you are willing to provide extended replies

IELTS provides a profile of a candidate’s ability to use English

Candidates receive a score on a Band Scale from 1-9

Band 0-Did not attempt the test   Band 1-Non User    Band 2-Intermittent User   Band 3-Extremely Limited User  Band 4-Limited User   Band 5-Modest User  

Band 6-Competent User   Has generally effective command of the

language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language,

particularly in familiar situations.

Band 7-Good User   Band 8-Very Good User   Band 9 -Expert User  

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