International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS is a certificate that you need when applying to another country, this certificate proves that you are good in spoken English. Countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK recommend having this certificate if you going for a job interview there. The IELTS is owned by the British Council. Their grading system goes from 1 to 9 (9 being the best and 1 being the worst). Most universes also prefer this certificate it is one of the most globally recognized certificates. The higher your score reflects the better you’re understanding and ability to communicate in English. Each immigration, company, school, and the university will have its IELTS score requirement. This test consists of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The IELTS is owned by the British Council.

How is the IELTS Exam?

  • The Exam comprises of four skills: Listening, Writing, Reading and Speaking
  • Listening & Speaking Modules are the same for both General & Academic.
  • Writing Task 1 is different but Writing task 2 is the same for both.
  • The reading task is different for both except for 1 section.
  • The total duration of IELTS is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
  • The scoring pattern is based on a band scale of 0 to 9.
  • You get separate time allocated for each paper and you must complete that test in the same assigned time frame.
  • The speaking test is conducted on a different day, either before or after your remaining 3 test papers.

What I learn in this course?

  • Be familiar with all parts of the IELTS Academic or General test.
  • Learn all the tips and tricks for the Academic & General IELTS Exam to confidently crack the IELTS test with practice activities & practice tests and get the desired result.
  • In-depth task type analysis – learn how to use all four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing.
  • Achieve learning outcomes for Band 7+ in every section.
  • Successfully overcome IELTS Listening traps.
  • Effectively scan keyword sentences and understand key question strategies for IELTS Reading
  • Writing advice and recommendations
  • Grow fluency and conversational skills for IELTS Speaking.
  • Know how to use the lexical resources in order to get a higher band score.
  • Time management strategies for score improvement.
  • Assignments to test your knowledge with feedback and advice.
  • Understand how IELTS examiners give band score

The IELTS score scale

9

Expert user

The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.

8

Very good user

The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.

7

Good user

The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.

6

Competent user

The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

5

Modest user

The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field.

4

Limited user

The test taker’s basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not able to use complex language.

3

Extremely limited user

The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.

2

Intermittent user

The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.

1

Non-user

The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.

0

Did not attempt the test

The test taker did not answer the questions.