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IELTS is an International English Language Testing System which is designed to work, study, or migrate to a country, where English is the native language. It was established in 1989 and is one of the major English language tests in the world. This is the test which access the ability to listen, read write and speak in English. IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9.
IELTS is developed to provide a fair and accurate assessment of English language proficiency.
Test questions are developed by language specialists from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. The test covers four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
There are two different IELTS modules:
Academic
General Training
The Listening, Reading, Writing is attempted by the student on the same day, which is a 2 hours 45 minutes, pen, and paper-based test.
The speaking test is taken face to face by a certified IELTS examiner. It is an Internationally relevant test as both British and American spelling are accepted.
ACADEMIC MODULES
Students who aspire to pursue higher education (under-graduate or post-graduate) or seek professional registration, take IELTS Academic test to evaluate their proficiency in English.
GENERAL TRAINING MODULE
IELST General Training measures English Language proficiency in a practical everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect both workplace and social situations. This test is suitable for those who wish to migrate to an English-Speaking country for permanent residency or work permit.
IELTS is the most popular test for those aspiring to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. It is globally recognized by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools, and immigration bodies including 3,400 institutions in the USA.
IELTS VALIDITY
The result is valid for two years only.
IELTS SCORES
The IELTS score ranges from 1-9 for each module. The average determines your overall band score. And if you are really keen to crack in first attempt than definitely look forward to join Maple Ielts College, the best ielts coaching institute in Ludhiana.
The test Modules are taken in the following order:
MODULE QUESTIONS TIME QUESTION TYPES
Listening 4 sections, 40 items Approximately 30 minutes Multiple choice, short- answer questions, sentence completion, notes, form, table, summary, flow-chart completion, labelling a diagram/map/plan, classification, matching
Academic Reading 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes Multiple choice, short- answer questions, sentence completion, notes, form, table, summary, flow-chart completion, labelling a diagram/map/plan, classification, matching, choosing suitable paragraph headings, identification of author’s views, -yes, no, not given, -true, false, not given
questions
General Training Reading 3 sections, 40 items 60 minutes
Academic Writing 2 tasks 60 minutes Task 1 (150 Words – 20 minutes)
Candidates have to look at a diagram, chart, or graph and present the information in their own words.
Task 2 (250 Words – 40 minutes)
Candidates have to present a solution to a problem or present and justify an
opinion.
General Training Writing 2 tasks 60 minutes Task 1 (150 Words – 20 minutes)
Candidates have to respond to a problem with a letter asking for information.
Task 2 (250 Words – 40 minutes)
Candidates have to present a solution to a problem or present and justify an
opinion.
Speaking 11 to 14 minutes It consists of three parts: Part 1 – Introduction and interview,
Part 2 – Long turn,
Part 3 – Discussion.
Total Test Time
2 hours 44 minutes
EACH OVERALL BAND SCORE CORRESPONDS TO A DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT WHICH GIVES A SUMMARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITY OF A CANDIDATE. THE NINE BANDS AND THEIR DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
9. EXPERT USER ::
Has fully operational command of the language.
8. VERY GOOD USER ::
Has full command of language with unsystematic accuracies.
7. GOOD USER ::
Has command but with occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings.
6. COMPETENT USER ::
Has general effective command of the language. Can use and understand fairly.
5. MODEST USER ::
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though likely to make many mistakes.
4. LIMITED USER ::
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression.
3. EXREMELY LIMITED USER ::
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent break downs in communication occurs.
2. INTERMITTENT USER ::
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words.
1. NON USER ::
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly of few isolated words.
0. DID NOT ATTEMPT THE TEST ::
No assessable information provided.
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