IELTS
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
2 types of IELTS exam
1)IELTS general training
2)IELTS academic
IELTS management
University of California, British council , IDP and IELTS Australia
Which IELTS test should you choose and why?
· If you are migrating to English speaking country then give IELTS GENERAL TRAINING.
· If you are doing it to get admission in any foreign university then give IELTS ACADEMIC TEST.
· Reading and Writing Parts are different in both test, rest will remain the same.
IELTS
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
Listening-30 minutes
Reading-60 minutes
Speaking-11-14 minutes
Writing-60minutes
Total time-2hours45 minutes
Listening
Time:30 minutes
No. Of questions:4sections, 40 questions
Score:0-9 bands
Total 4 sections (recordings)
1. Conversation between two persons.(10 questions)
2. One person will give a speech.(10 questions)
3. Conversation between up to 4 people.(10 questions)
4. Lecture on any topic.(10 questions)
· You will hear the recordings once only.
· You will have to write the answers in answer sheet. Extra 10 minutes are given for that.
· Marks are deducted for incorrect spelling and grammar.
Task
1. MCQ
2. Matching
3. Labelling of map , plan or diagram
4. Form, note, table, flow-chart
5. Sentence completion
6. Answer in short
Speaking
Time
11-14 minutes
No. Of questions
3 Parts
Score
0-9 bands
· It will be a face to face interview
· There are 3 Parts
o Introduction
o Examiner will give you a card with topic.
o Discussion on topic of part 2
Your pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency in speaking English is tested.
Reading (academic)
Time:60 minutes
No. Of questions:40 questions
Score:0-9 bands
· Total 3 sections will be there
· Texts come from books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.
· Total text length is 2150-2750 words
· You will have to write answers in an answer sheet.(no extra time for that)
· Marks are reduced for in-correct spelling and grammar.
Task
1. MCQ
2. Identify the information
3. Identify author’s view
4. Matching information
5. Match the headings
6. Match the features
7. Match the sentence ending
8. Complete the sentence
9. Summary, flowchart
10. Diagram labelling
11. Answer in short
Writing (academic)
Time
Score
60 minutes
No. Of questions2 tasks
0-9 bands
· Task 1 - A chart, table, graph, or diagram will be there and you will have to describe it in formal way
· Task 2- You will have to write a formal essay.
Reading (general training)
Time
No. Of questions
Score
60 minutes
40 questions
0-9 bands
Total 3 sections:
1. Topic will relate to everyday life.
2. Work topics.
3. General interest topic.
Task
1. MCQ
2. Identify the information
3. Identify author’s view
4. Matching information
5. Match the headings
6. Match the features
7. Match the sentence ending
8. Complete the sentence
9. Summary, flowchart
10. Diagram labelling
11. Answer in short
Writing (general training)
Time:60 minutes
No. Of questions:2 tasks
Score:0-9 bands
· Task1- letter writing(150 words)
· Task2- you have to elaborate the situation given(250 words)
· Answer in full sentences and try to write in detail.
Result:
· Generally, result is declared after 13 days of exam
Validation
· The IELTS score is valid for 2 years.
Calculation of score
· You will get band score for all 4 parts(listening, speaking reading and writing)
· Average of all 4 parts will be the final band score.
For more information visit: www.eliteoverseaseducation.com/
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
2 types of IELTS exam
1)IELTS general training
2)IELTS academic
IELTS management
University of California, British council , IDP and IELTS Australia
Which IELTS test should you choose and why?
· If you are migrating to English speaking country then give IELTS GENERAL TRAINING.
· If you are doing it to get admission in any foreign university then give IELTS ACADEMIC TEST.
· Reading and Writing Parts are different in both test, rest will remain the same.
IELTS
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
Listening-30 minutes
Reading-60 minutes
Speaking-11-14 minutes
Writing-60minutes
Total time-2hours45 minutes
Listening
Time:30 minutes
No. Of questions:4sections, 40 questions
Score:0-9 bands
Total 4 sections (recordings)
1. Conversation between two persons.(10 questions)
2. One person will give a speech.(10 questions)
3. Conversation between up to 4 people.(10 questions)
4. Lecture on any topic.(10 questions)
· You will hear the recordings once only.
· You will have to write the answers in answer sheet. Extra 10 minutes are given for that.
· Marks are deducted for incorrect spelling and grammar.
Task
1. MCQ
2. Matching
3. Labelling of map , plan or diagram
4. Form, note, table, flow-chart
5. Sentence completion
6. Answer in short
Speaking
Time
11-14 minutes
No. Of questions
3 Parts
Score
0-9 bands
· It will be a face to face interview
· There are 3 Parts
o Introduction
o Examiner will give you a card with topic.
o Discussion on topic of part 2
Your pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency in speaking English is tested.
Reading (academic)
Time:60 minutes
No. Of questions:40 questions
Score:0-9 bands
· Total 3 sections will be there
· Texts come from books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.
· Total text length is 2150-2750 words
· You will have to write answers in an answer sheet.(no extra time for that)
· Marks are reduced for in-correct spelling and grammar.
Task
1. MCQ
2. Identify the information
3. Identify author’s view
4. Matching information
5. Match the headings
6. Match the features
7. Match the sentence ending
8. Complete the sentence
9. Summary, flowchart
10. Diagram labelling
11. Answer in short
Writing (academic)
Time
Score
60 minutes
No. Of questions2 tasks
0-9 bands
· Task 1 - A chart, table, graph, or diagram will be there and you will have to describe it in formal way
· Task 2- You will have to write a formal essay.
Reading (general training)
Time
No. Of questions
Score
60 minutes
40 questions
0-9 bands
Total 3 sections:
1. Topic will relate to everyday life.
2. Work topics.
3. General interest topic.
Task
1. MCQ
2. Identify the information
3. Identify author’s view
4. Matching information
5. Match the headings
6. Match the features
7. Match the sentence ending
8. Complete the sentence
9. Summary, flowchart
10. Diagram labelling
11. Answer in short
Writing (general training)
Time:60 minutes
No. Of questions:2 tasks
Score:0-9 bands
· Task1- letter writing(150 words)
· Task2- you have to elaborate the situation given(250 words)
· Answer in full sentences and try to write in detail.
Result:
· Generally, result is declared after 13 days of exam
Validation
· The IELTS score is valid for 2 years.
Calculation of score
· You will get band score for all 4 parts(listening, speaking reading and writing)
· Average of all 4 parts will be the final band score.
For more information visit: www.eliteoverseaseducation.com/
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