IELTS Training
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a globally recognized English language test that evaluates the language proficiency of individuals who wish to study or work in English-speaking countries. It is accepted by more than 10,000 organizations in 140 countries, including universities and employers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.
People take the IELTS test for various purposes. Students planning to study in countries where English is the language of instruction, such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the US, and Ireland, are required to take an English language test to demonstrate their language proficiency. The IELTS score is also recognized by employers and professional bodies in various fields, including engineering, law, nursing, medicine, accountancy, and teaching.
If you plan to immigrate to an English-speaking country, taking the IELTS test is mandatory. Migration authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and the UK use the IELTS score to process immigration.
The IELTS test has two modules: Academic and General Training. The Academic test can be taken on paper or on a computer and now also online from home or another private location with a stable internet connection. The General Training test can only be taken in a test center on paper or on a computer. Both test types have the same Listening and Speaking sections but different Reading and Writing sections. It is crucial to prepare for the correct test type.
The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections of the IELTS test are taken on the same day with no breaks in between. However, the Speaking test can be scheduled up to a week before or after the other tests. If you book IELTS Online, the Speaking test will usually take place before the other tests. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The IELTS Listening Test lasts for 30 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes for transferring answers to the answer sheet. It has four sections with a total of 40 questions. You will listen to recordings of native English speakers with a variety of accents. Each recording can only be heard once. The four sections include a dialogue placed in daily life and context, a monologue about everyday life or social context, a conversation between more than two people placed in a training or educational context, and a monologue on any academic subject, such as a college lecture.
Listening
30 + 10 minutes (Time to transfer) (Paper-Based Test), 4 sections 40 questions
30 + 2 minutes (Time to transfer/review) (Computer-Delivered Test)
| Section - 1 | Section - 2 | Section - 3 | Section - 4 |
Conversation between 2 people |
Monologue | Conversation between 2 to 4 people |
Monologue (lecture) |
General context |
General context |
Academic context |
Academic context |
1-10 |
11-20 |
21-30 |
31-40 |
Reading
60 minutes (No extra time to transfer)
3 sections – 3 passages (Academic), 40 questions
3 sections - 5 passages (General)
Section-1 (Passage-1) |
Section-2 (Passage-2) |
Section-3 (Passage-3) |
Easy |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1-13 |
14-26 |
27-40 |
15 minutes |
15 minutes |
20 minutes |
Writing - 60 minutes, 2 Tasks
Parameters |
TASK-1 |
TASK-2 |
Tasks |
Report Writing (Academic) |
Essay Writing |
Time Limit |
20 minutes |
40 minutes |
Word Limit |
Minimum 150 words |
Minimum 250 words |
Speaking - 11-14 minutes, 3 Parts
Parameters |
Part-1 |
Part-2 |
Part-3 |
Parts |
Introduction and Interview |
Cue Card |
Discussion |
Time Limit |
4-5 minutes |
3-4 minutes |
5-6 minutes |