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We firmly believe in aiming for excellence and nothing less. This belief has led us to go beyond the traditional setup of IELTS classes. We have introduced additional lessons designed specifically to help non-native English speakers improve their skills, bringing them up to par with their English-speaking peers. This comprehensive approach sets us apart, addressing overall score growth, a component often overlooked by conventional test preparation centers.
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Introduction to IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test designed to assess the English language proficiency of individuals aspiring to study, work, or migrate to English speaking countries. Jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English, IELTS is recognized globally and widely accepted by academic institutions, employers, and immigration authorities. If you are a non-native speaker of the English language, you will be required to obtain a good English proficiency test score. The test is designed to assess an individual’s ability to understand and use the English language in academic and general contexts.
The test assesses your English-language ability across the four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There are two versions of the test, Academic or General Training. The Academic IELTS is required for university or college admission, while the General Training IELTS is intended for career or immigration purposes.The IELTS exam can be taken offline (Computer delivered IELTS) or offline (IELTS paper based test).
The test at a glance: IELTS
The IELTS Listening test is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to comprehend spoken English in various real-time contexts. The test consists of four sections, each with a different focus, and covers a range of question types to evaluate different listening skills. Test Format: Number of Sections: There are four sections in the IELTS Listening Test. Types of Recordings: The recordings include conversations between two or more people, monologues and discussions on academic or general topics.
Section 1: a conversation between two speakers in an everyday social setting
Section 2: a monologue, typically speech or lecture on a general academic or training topic
Section 3: a conversation between up to four speakers in an academic or training setting
Section 4: a monologue, often a lecture, on an academic topic
Question Types: Various question types are used to assess different listening skills, including multiple-choice, matching, labeling diagrams or maps, completing forms or notes, sentence completion, and short-answer questions. Total Time: The test lasts approximately 30 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes given at the end for transferring answers to the answer sheet. Total Questions: There are 40 questions in detail, with each section containing 10 questions. Skills Assessed:
Understanding Main Ideas: Identifying the main ideas, key points, and supporting details in spoken passages.
Listening for Specific Information: Listening for specific details, such as names, dates, numbers, locations, and other factual information.
Recognizing Opinions and Attitudes: Understanding the speaker’s opinions, attitudes, tone, and purpose.
Understanding Directions and Instructions: Following directions and instructions accurately, especially in tasks that require labeling diagrams or maps.
Note-Taking: Taking effective notes while listening to help remember key information and details.
The IELTS Reading test is designed to assess the reading skills of candidates and evaluates their ability to understand and interpret a range of texts that are encountered in an academic or everyday context. The test consists of 3 sections and aims to gauge the candidate’s ability to comprehend, analyze, and extract information from written material. Test Format: Number of Sections: There are three sections in the IELTS Reading test. Types of Texts: The texts are taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. They are authentic and designed to reflect the type of material that candidates may encounter in a university setting. Question Types: Various question types are used to assess different reading skills, including multiple-choice, matching headings, matching information, true/false/not given, yes/no/not given, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, diagram labeling, and short answer questions. Total Time: Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the test. Total Questions: There are 40 questions in total, with each section containing approximately 13-14 questions. Skills Assessed:
Skimming and Scanning: Candidates need to quickly read through the texts to get a general understanding (skimming) and locate specific information (scanning).
Understanding Main Ideas: Identifying the main ideas, supporting details, opinions, arguments, and purposes of the texts.
Recognizing Writer’s Opinions, Attitudes, and Purposes: Understanding the writer’s stance, intentions, and the tone of the text.
Understanding Logical Argumentation: Recognizing the structure of the text, including cause and effect, comparison and contrast, problem and solution, etc
Vocabulary: Understanding and interpreting vocabulary in context.
The IELTS Writing test evaluates the ability of candidates to produce written English in an academic or semi-formal context, demonstrating their ability to organize ideas, express opinions, analyze information, and communicate effectively. Test Format: Number of Tasks:There are two tasks in the IELTS Writing Test: Task 1 and Task 2 Task 1: In Academic IELTS, Task 1 requires candidates to describe visual information (such as graphs, charts, or diagrams) in their own words. In General Training IELTS, Task 1 requires candidates to write a letter based on a given situation. Task 2:Both Academic and General Training IELTS require candidates to write an essay in response to a specific question or statement. Word Limit:Task 1 usually requires candidates to write at least 150 words, while Task 2 requires at least 250 words. Total Time: Candidates have 60 minutes to complete both tasks. Task 1 should be completed in 20 minutes, and Task 2 should be completed in 40 minutes. Skills Assessed:
Task Achievement: Addressing the task prompt appropriately, providing a clear overview (for Task 1) or a well-developed argument (for Task 2), and presenting relevant examples and evidence.
Coherence and Cohesion: Organizing ideas logically, using cohesive devices (such as conjunctions, transition words, and pronouns) to connect sentences and paragraphs, and maintaining coherence throughout the text.
Lexical Resources: Demonstrating a range of vocabulary, using appropriate terminology and expressions, and avoiding repetition or overuse of words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Demonstrating a variety of sentence structures, using grammatical structures accurately, and avoiding major grammatical errors.
The IELTS Speaking test evaluates the ability of candidates to communicate effectively in English, including their fluency, coherence, vocabulary range, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation. Test Format: Test Structure:The Speaking test is a one-on-one interview between the candidate and an examiner. Number of Parts:The Speaking test consists of three parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
Part 1:
Introduction: The examiner introduces themselves and confirms the candidate’s identity.
General Questions: The examiner asks the candidate general questions about familiar topics such as family, work, studies, hobbies, interests, and daily routines. This part aims to assess the candidate’s ability to provide personal information and engage in simple conversations.
Part 2:
Topic Presentation: The candidate is given a task card with a specific topic and prompts. They are given one minute to prepare and make notes on the topic.
Speaking: The candidate speaks uninterrupted for 1-2 minutes on the given topic, addressing all the points on the task card. The examiner may ask follow-up questions at the end of this part.
Part 3:
Discussion: The examiner and candidate engage in a more in-depth discussion related to the topic introduced in Part 2. The discussion covers broader issues, opinions, and implications related to the topic. This part aims to assess the candidate’s ability to express and justify opinions, analyze ideas, and engage in a more complex conversation.
Duration: The entire Speaking test usually lasts around 11-14 minutes. Skills Assessed:
Fluency and Coherence: The ability to speak smoothly, maintain a natural pace, and link ideas coherently.
Vocabulary Range and Accuracy: The use of a varied vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions and collocations, as well as the accuracy of word choice.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: The use of a variety of grammatical structures accurately, including complex sentences, tenses, and verb forms.
Pronunciation: Clear and intelligible pronunciation, including correct stress, intonation, and rhythm.
