IELTS

[winnycanada]

GJP,

Would you mind sharing how much you scored on your TOEFL? And how much you scored on your IELTS, i mean each section.

I wanna have a general idea of the proficiency level required

Anyone else is also welcome to share.

THanks

 

[canada_dream100]

Anyone know where to find some free authentic (real past exams) general tests... thanks

Following is not free but matches to what you are looking for,
"IELTS Cambridge 7" would be good choice for this. It has real written tasks and answers by students and also examples written by IELTS examiners, on top of that it says how many band (score) worth are those writings + reason for those scores.
4 listening practices
4 speaking practices
2 reading practices.

I have taken the exam, and want to sell my book, if you are interested, please let me know.

 

[Polaris]

Agree with Canada_Dream. Definitely the best materials are the "IELTS Cambridge" books. I have trained with different versions of the book and they have different exercises and blank tests.

I have to admit the actual test is very similar to those practice exercises. So I didn't feel surprised when I finally found myself in front of the test.

Best material definitely.

I wanna have a general idea of the proficiency level required

Actually the minimum requirements are already posted in the CIC language table. And it depends on how much you need for your particular score.


Manual:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english//resources/manuals/op/op06-eng.pdf
(page 35/57)

1. Level
Points (FO = First official language) (SO = Second official language)

High FO=4 SO=2 Listening (7.5-9.0) Reading (6.5-9.0) Writing (6.5-9.0) Speaking (6.5-9.0)
Moderate FO=2 SO=2 Listening (5.5-7.0) Reading (5.0-6.0) Writing (5.5-6.0) Speaking (5.5-6.0)
Basic FO=1 SO=1 Listening (4.5-5.0) Reading (3.5-4.5) Writing (4.0-5.0) Speaking (4.0-5.0)
No proficiency FO=0 SO=0 Listening (<4.5) Reading (<3.5) Writing (<4.0) Speaking (<4.0)

Hope it helps.

 

[winnycanada]

Manual:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english//resources/manuals/op/op06-eng.pdf
(page 35/57)

yes i already know this very well.
just wondering if someone's toefl is very good will their ielts be very good too if briefly prepared...

 

[SunnyDXB]

Check these websites. I hope it will help you to achieve higher score in IELTS.


http://www.canadavisa.com/ielts/free-practice-tests.html


General English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice
Basic sentence structure. Find out about SIMPLE, COMPOUND and COMPLEX sentences. Do the quiz.
http://www.eslbee.com/sentences.htm.

Lots of general listening practice, including listening for academic purposes.
http://www.esl-lab.com/

General English practice from the BBC, including video-based work
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/

Grammar practice, vocabulary practice and podcasts to practice listening
http://a4esl.org/

IELTS Practice

The Cambridge ESOL IELTS home page, which links to excellent introductory IELTS resources
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teach/ielts/index.htm

Key administrative information for IELTS candidates.
http://www.ielts.org/

Introductory information and exercises in IELTS listening, reading and writing.
http://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/index.php

Academic module writing assessment and sample scripts (click on bottom link ‘sample scripts').
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teach/ielts/academic_writing/aboutthepaper/focus_on_assessment.htm

General module writing assessment and sample scripts (click on bottom link ‘sample scripts').
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teach/ielts/general_training_writing/aboutthepaper/focus_on_assessment.htm

More IELTS writing samples with estimated grades suggested by teachers.
http://www.ielts-blog.com/category/ielts-writing-samples/

A fairly wide range of resources, including writing practice tasks with model answers.
http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php

Some free IELTS lessons.
http://www.ieltsgym.com/?id=FreeEnglishlessons

Use www.youtube.com .Try searching for IELTS videos. For example, there are some by the following authors
• Voxguru
• EnglishRyan
• Ukgate

Lots of IELTS resources, including some sample essays with suggested grades and brief teacher reports.
http://www.ielts-blog.com/home/

http://www.askynz.com/ielts/preparation.htm
A web page of useful tips and hints for the exams. Not interactive but informative nonetheless.
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/exams/ielts/students-activities.html
IELTS information provided by a major course book publisher

Best of luck 8)

 

[wolfpack27616]

Hi Winny,

Yes, If you have scored well in TOEFL, you would most probably do well in IELTS too.
But do remember, you would have to spend the same amount of time that you had spent to prepare for TOEFL as there is a sizeable difference between the two. Spend at least a week or 2 to prepare for IELTS, or about the same time you had spent for TOEFL.

Reference:
My TOEFL score in 2000- 650/677
and IELTS in 2010 - 8.5
Similar preparation time for both (1-2 weeks).

Regards.

 

[Dr.Hasib]

Anyone know where to find some free authentic (real past exams) general tests... thanks

Dear winnycanada,
U can get free sample questions for speaking and writing form the following link
http://www.ielts-blog.com/category/recent-ielts-exams/

The book Kaplan IELTS is very helpful

 

[winnycanada]

there is a sizeable difference between the two.

hi thanks buddy as well as other friends here...
how would u describe the sizable differences?

 

[winnycanada]

Kaplan IELTS is very helpful

hi appreciate it!
why kaplan ielts is VERY helpful? which parts? thanks!

 

[wolfpack27616]

For me, the biggest difference between the two was that TOEFL was more American english (it included common American phrases like "I am beat), whereas IELTS is more Brit english. I found TOEFL to be easier because I was more comfortable with American english.

If I remember right, TOEFL tests your grammar a bit, I think there is a sentence correction section , whereas IELTS does not explicitly test your grammar.

Disclaimer : I had taken up TOEFL 10 years back, and i am not sure if the format has changed now.

Regards.

 

[canada1234]

http://www.eclecticenglish.com/worksheets/IELTS1A.html ( speaking module)
http://www.ielts.studyau.com/
http://www.ielts-blog.com/
http://www.goodluckielts.com/IELTS-speaking-topics.html
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/nursetech/selection.html (word selection exercises)
http://www.ielts.english4ever.com/?cat=3 ( free letter and essay exercises)
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/IELTS/main.htm#li#01 ( listening exercises)
http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
http://www.gistguide.com/guide/ielts/ielts.php
http://www.aippg.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 (IELTS forum)
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teach/ielts/index.htm
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/ielts/
http://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/index.php
http://www.canadavisa.com/ielts/free-practice-tests.html
http://www.avaxhome.ws/ebooks/eLearning_book/la...
http://forums.ebook-share.net/showthread.php?t=...
http://artefact.lib.ru/languages/eng_textbooks_...
http://www.freebookspot.ws/Default.aspx
http://artefact.lib.ru/languages/eng_textbooks_...
http://forum.4shared.com/viewtopic.php?p=13091&...
http://avaxhome.ws/search?q=ielts&commit=Go
http://www.scribd.com/doc/6632739/IELTS-Secrets
Writing practice
http://www.essayedge.com/promo/samplework.shtml perumalsamy.rm
Writing practice II
http://lc.ust.hk/~learn/ perumalsamy.rm
Writing practice III
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/ perumalsamy.rm
http://www.ielts.snt.ru
http://www.aapress.com.au/ielts/english...
http://www.ielts.snt.ru/
http://www.aapress.com.au/ielts/english...
http://dictionary.com/writing/
http://esl.about.com/library/lessons/blconclusi...
http://www.australia.com.cn/ielts/pra...
http://www.english-net.com/ielts/reading.htm
http://www.english-net.com/ieltsdisc/index.htm
http://www.english-net.com/resource/links.htm
http://www.esl-lab.com/
http://www.ielts-test.com
http://www.ielts.org/
http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/advwrf9...
http://www.learn-medical.com
http://www.selfgrowth.com/reading.html
http://www.4shared.com/dir/34569109/202dca6b/IELTS.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/hello-qorax-other-senior-help-me-to-download-from-this-link-t41534.0.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/writing-essay-t52013.0.html


Hope that Helps!!

 

[Dr.Hasib]

hi appreciate it!
why kaplan ielts is VERY helpful? which parts? thanks!

I found Writing section very helpful. It totally cleared my idea as it has outlined the basic rules of writing and explained in details by some sample writings. However, u will alse get enough info about reading and speaking module.

 

[yakba]

Gave IELTS on Sept 25, 2010 at Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The listening part was relatively easy in the beginning. ;D It was bit tougher at the end. The last 5 questions, it was really difficult to answer. Compared to listening section, reading was relatively easy but for the writing part writing under 60 minutes was bit hard. So my advice to all test takers is to do timed practice so that you build up the confidence to finish under 60 min. Speaking was also easy but for some subjects that you are unaccustomed to speaking for more than one minutes is not as easy feat.

 

[winnycanada]

thanks friends
the more you look the more intimidated u become... lol

 

[Dr.Hasib]

Please do not promote piracy of copy-right material in the forum. You could PM the other member, rest is up to you.

WHAT!!!!