“The English language is so elastic that you can find another word to say the same thing!!”
Mahatma Gandhi
Each one of us needs motivation now and then.Start IELTS journey with us. Giving a language exam can be frustrating if you are not aware of the process and you feel like throwing away your books and ignore all the notifications from language apps and what not but do not worry and do not take a back seat. As in this article we will walk you through step-by-step process syllabus format marking scheme, paper section modules and so on. This will further help you to set goals, make a plan, put in hour to get better and appear for exam.
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What is IELTS?
We are divided by boundaries but united by a common language of communication which is English.
Imagine you are in a country where English is spoken at a wide scale; it becomes much more difficult when nobody understands you and you feel stuck. You can’t communicate properly and you are not much aware of the application of modern technology and besides that, you can’t understand the language that instructions are written in. It’s going to be a nightmare, isn’t it?
Yes. And that’s the place IELTS comes in. It is a test that has been designed for the candidates who want to go to an English-speaking country for job or higher education. Let’s know what this actually is.
IELTS which stands for (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM) is an English proficiency test recognized globally, designed to assess the proficiency of an individual who needs to work in an environment where English is the primary language.
Let’s know where IELTS can take us?
IELTS has dominance over the countries where English is spoken widely. IELTS test is required as it verifies that the candidate is able to continue their journey in a foreign environment. Let us look at the countries that welcome the candidates that have taken the IELTS test and want to move to the country:
IELTS has officially mentioned the countries where the scores are accepted by the colleges and universities. These countries are
1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. Australia
4. Canada
5. New Zealand.
Other countries have started to accept IELTS for employment and study purpose both.
let us discuss the test format of IELTS:
Test format: It consists of 4 parts – writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Let’s dive deeper now:
Writing (Duration – 60 minutes)
The listening part is divided into two tasks:
Task 1: In this task, an individual is asked to summarize or describe visual data such as a chart, graph, diagram, etc.
Task 2: In this task, the individual is asked to write an essay in response to a given prompt.
Reading (Duration – 60 minutes)
This section includes 3 passages with increasing levels of difficulty. Candidates are required to answer various questions such as multiple-choice, matching heading, true or false etc.
Speaking (Duration – 11 to 14 minutes)
In This candidate has to undergo face-to-face interview with a certified examiner. The spoken skills of the candidate are assessed through a series of structured questions and tasks.
Listening (Duration – 30 minutes)
It comprises 4 recorded conversations and monologues. Candidates listen to these conversations and answer a series of questions.
Time Duration: The total time duration of this exam is 2 hours 45minutes.
What are the scoring criteria of IELTS?
We understood the test format Wonderful, now we have an important discussion about how the scores are marked and how do we proceed.
There are some accepted scores based on which, the colleges and universities accept admissions. Let us know a little bit about IELTS scoring:
- Each section of IELTS is scored on a band scale of 0 to 9.
- Candidates receive a band score for each section as well as an overall band score, which is the average of the four individual section scores.
It means that there are different band scores for different sections. And after combining all the scores, there is a final score that is the average of four sections (Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading).
Also, the validity of IELTS scores is 2 years from the result date.
Types of IELTS exams
IELTS offers a variety of tests that totally align with a candidate’s purpose. There are many people who do not desire to study abroad but want to go there and settle. For such purposes, IELTS has separated the tests based on individual’s purpose.
Test Version:
IELTS has 2 versions; academic and general training.
1. IELTS Academic:
This version is intended for the candidates who wish to study at undergraduate or post graduate levels or seek professional registration in an English-speaking environment.
2. IELTS General Training:
This version is suitable for candidates who wish to move to an English-speaking country for work, training or secondary education.
We have got enough information on how the test operates. But, a question might be popping in your head and that could be, “Who administers IELTS test?”
IELTS test is administered by British Council. The criteria and strict evaluation along with the smooth conduction of the test are all the responsibilities of the British council.
Test centers of IELTS test are located in various countries across the globe. Candidates can choose different date and location according to the availability. Here are the modes of test that is officially mentioned on the IELTS website. You can find more here.
How to prepare for IELTS?
After knowing all the details and especially that IELTS test is administered by British Council, it is important for us to know that a good strategy can help us get through it. Let us now look at some points that are necessary for the preparation:
1. Understand the test format
Understanding the test format is very important because it strengthens the strategy and you know every step where carefulness is mandatory. You can plan areas where you may lack and prepare accordingly. This will also help you analyze the risk and you can work on the specific target to improve your preparation.
2. Assess your English proficiency
This is the time when you assess your proficiency and find flaws. note them down and take necessary steps like:
- Note down everything that you lack in
- Set priorities and work on them individually
- After each task is finished, strike them off so that you feel confident after clearing the hurdles
3. Practice Regularly
Practice makes a man perfect. And the best part is, that for IELTS, you can have various ways of practice that you can have fun with. Let’s see a few of them:
- Watch movies
Movies are a fun especially when you are building your listening skills. Turn the subtitles off and then try to understand the situation like you are really into that situation.
- Sing karaoke
Singing karaoke makes your speaking better as you can recall the words that are into your subconscious. This will also help you with your accent.
- Pen down your thoughts
Writing your thoughts will buildyour writing skills because you get enough time to think what you are going to write. Also, while writing, you get constant ideas of playing with the ordinary words and you can make them interesting.
- Reading
Reading enhances your imagination and creativity not only this it will expand your vocabulary which will further strengthen your writing skills as your thoughts will flow free and unobstructed.
4. Ask for feedback
Asking for feedback improves your flaws and gives you the right points which you might not understand on your own. Therefore, always accept the feedback and work on it.
5. Maintain positivity and confidence
Maintaining positivity is always important as sometimes you might feel that things are getting really tough and you need motivation to get through that tough journey. Therefore, keeping the flame ignited will always keep you bright and you will be able to fight the toughest battle with ease.
LIST OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT IELTS SCORE FOR ADMISSION
USA
| Top Universities | Minimum IELTS Score for UG | Minimum IELTS Score for PG |
| Stanford University | 7 | 7 |
| Massachusettes Institute of Technology (MIT) | 7 | 7 |
| Harvard University | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Princeton University | 8 | 8 |
| Columbia University | 7.5 | 7.5 |
UK
| Top Universities | Minimum IELTS Score for UG | Minimum IELTS Score for PG |
| Oxford University | 7 | 7.5 |
| University of Cambridge | 7 | 7 |
| Imperial College, London | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| University College, London | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| University of Edinburgh | 6.5 | 6.5 |
CANADA
| Top Universities | Minimum IELTS Score for UG | Minimum IELTS Score for PG |
| University of Toronto | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| University of British Columbia | 7 | 7 |
| McGill University | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| McMaster University | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| University of Alberta | 6.5 | 6.5 |
AUSTRALIA
| Top Universities | Minimum IELTS Score for UG | Minimum IELTS Score for PG |
| University of Melbourne | 7 | 7 |
| Australian National University | 6.5 | 7 |
| University of Sydney | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| University of Queensland | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Monash University | 6.5 | 6.5 |
There are other universities worldwide that accept IELTS score for admissions:
- Angel Kanchev University of Ruse, Bulgaria
- Silk Road International University of Tourism, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- 2U Inc, Landover, Maryland, United States
- A+ Academy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona, United States
- Aachen University of Applied Science, Aachen, Germany
- Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Abu Dhabi School of Management, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Similarly, there are over 10,000 education and employment sectors that accept IELTS scores for education and employment. You can have a look over these institutes here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the IELTS exam for?
IELTS exam is for assessing the candidate’s proficiency for reading, writing, listening and speaking skills so that the candidate who is willing to go abroad for education or job purpose can easily survive in the foreign environment without having any difficulty in communication.
2. Is IELTS exam easy or difficult?
It totally depends on your preparation and ability to understand what the examiner is asking for. Again, you have to maintain confidence and positivity throughout the examination.
3. What is the academic test fee for IELTS examination?
In Indian currency, the academic test fee for IELTS is around INR 16,200/-.
4. What are the eligibility criteria for IELTS exam?
There are no such eligibility criteria for IELTS. You can appear for examination right after you have cleared your 10th class.
5. What is the passing score in IELTS?
If you have question – is there is PASS or FAIL in IELTS then ans is no. In IELTS candidate is graded on performance in test The passing score varies from 4.5 to 7 or 8 depending upon the purpose of taking the IELTS test.
6. Is IELTS online or offline?
IELTS can be given via both ways. IELTS give you the liberty to choose suitable date and location (IELTS center) and then you can give the exam.
7. Do we prepare for IELTS exam?
Yes. We do prepare for IELTS exam at Artans Arts Academy Jaipur and Kota. We help you with personal guidance, study material and other parts as well. We provide both online and offline classes.
8. How many times can you appear for IELTS in a year?
IELTS has 48 test dates available per year. You can give IELTS as many times as you want and can use the best score for study or employment purposes.
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