The
International English Language Testing System, popularly known as the
IELTS, assess a student’s English language skills in the areas of
Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking when they are looking to
study
abroad.
The format of the test is either Paper Based or Computer Based.
Modules
The
exam is divided into two modules, namely the Academic Module and the
General Training. The exam students are required to give depends upon
their purpose. Whilst the Academic module is required when students
are looking to study
abroad at
the undergraduate or postgraduate level, General Training module is
required when students want to undertake vocational studies and wish
to immigrate.
Test
Format
Paper
Based
The
test is divided into four parts:
- Listening: With 4 sections, it has 40 questions in total. It last for 40 minutes, inclusive of the 10 minute transfer time for students to transfer the answers onto the main answer sheet.
- Reading: This has three passages and 40 questions in total. With one hour to complete the task.
- Writing: There are two writing tasks .
- Speaking: This section is usually undertaken on another day and includes 3 parts that last for 11-14 minutes.
Computer
Based
- Listening: With 4 sections, it has 40 questions in total. At the end of each part students are given time to review the answers. Moreover, at the end of the test students are given 2 minutes to check the answers. The tests lasts for 30-34 minutes.
- All other sections are similar to the paper based tests.
- Speaking: Here the student has the chance to select it on the same day of the other tests.
Scoring
The
scores are generated on a Band Scale of 0-9. While the required score
varies according to the university under consideration, a score of at
least 6 bands for undergraduate
overseas
education
programs and 6.5 for postgraduate overseas
education
programs is considered ideal. The scores generally take 15 working
days. Moreover, the scores remain valid for a period of two years.
Benefits
of giving the IELTS
Apart
from it being an entry requirement that students are required to give
as an admission requirement to study
abroad,
there are a range of benefits students can avail upon giving the
exam:
- Helps you assess your skills
English
being the language of communication in our daily lives, it becomes
important to know where one stands in the said language. Upon
attaining a good score, the confidence students have in their skills
increases multifold. In the case of not achieving the required
criteria, students will gain a sense of their shortcomings and can
thus work on the required criteria.
- Harness your skills
It’s
seen in many cases that students often lag in one of the areas of
Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking. However, through this test
all the necessary criteria of the English language are put to test.
Thus, if the student lags in a certain area they undertake the
necessary work to further develop their skills.
- Familiarize yourself
Upon
giving the IELTS, you will be familiarized with the kind of English
proficiency students are required to possess when they are seeking an
education
abroad.
- Gain certificate
Students
who have successfully given the IELTS exam are awarded with a
certificate. This certificate although acts as an entry requirement
when looking to undertake overseas
education,
it also becomes an added feather in one’s cap because it is widely
recognized by professional bodies, companies and government agencies.
- Worldwide recognition
The
IELTS exam is recognized by universities across several countries,
and these also extend beyond English speaking countries. The
rudimentary reason for giving the IELTS exam is that it reinstills
the confidence in one’s English speaking abilities.
Tips
to ace the IELTS
- Practice in the time limit
After
you have prepared a sufficient amount, give the exam within the
stipulated time limit. This will enable you to understand where you
lag and paint a picture as to how much time you need to allocate to
each section.
- Get a goodnight’s sleep
Although
you are under pressure to give the exam, it is important that you are
well-rested. This will allow you to concentrate on the exam and nail
every section.
- Pay attention to the grammar
Grammar
is the crux of the English language, therefore it is important that
you’re careful while writing. Spelling and punctuation are equally
important, thus make sure you put special attention to the same.
- Pay attention to word limits
Students
may lose marks if they exceed the word limit, thus adhere to the word
limit. If it is supposed to be between 150-250 words, make sure it
stays in the limit.
- Specific section tips
Don’t
literally translate your spoken English when undertaking writing
tasks. In the speaking section, listen to the question intently. If
you can’t find an answer to a question in the reading section don't
waste too much time on the same. Try skimming through the questions
beforehand in the listening section.
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