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What is the IELTS Test?
IELTS = International English Language Testing System. It is the biggest English language test in the world with test centers in almost all countries. It is an international English test, which accepts international English, not just British English. It is taken by most people for their professional work, academic studies or moving to an English speaking country. The test can be taken on paper or on a computer. It is the same test regardless of whether you write your answers on paper or computer.
About IELTS Listening Test
This listening test comes in 4 sections with 40 questions. Section 1 & section 2 are based on social topics and section 3 & 4 are academic in nature. There are many different types of questions and you must prepare techniques for each type. The recording is played for 30 mins, there is then time to transfer or check answers (see the listening page for details). All candidates take the same listening test.
About IELTS Reading Test
This test has 3 passages with 40 questions. Academic reading contains academic style passages. GT reading contains everyday or work related topics and passage 3 is similar to academic reading. There are 14 types of questions, which are the same for both tests, and you must practice them all for familiarity and strategy. All reading practice lessons on this website are for both Academic & GT candidates. The reading test lasts 1 hour.
About IELTS Writing Test
There are two tasks. Task 1 is a report based on a chart, graph table etc. For GT IELTS candidates, task 1 is a letter. Writing task 2 is the same for both tests – a formal essay. There are five different essay types to prepare for. Essays are topic based so you must prepare ideas and vocabulary for topics. You must understand the marking criteria for success because it is not entirely based on your English language. See band scores below. The writing test is 1 hour.
About IELTS Speaking Test
This is a face to face, informal speaking test with the examiner either in a room or through video call. It lasts for 11 – 14 mins and has 3 parts. Part 1 and 3 are question/answers. Part 2 is a talk that you give for 2 mins with 1 min preparation. Topics are crucial for your speaking test preparation because it is a topic based test. Topic relevant vocabulary is vital. All candidates take the same test. You must understand the marking criteria.
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