IELTS for Beginners
- What is IELTS ?
- What does IELTS Score band means ?
- Why IELTS in necessary?
- What is the difference between IELTS or TOFEL ?
- What is PTE ?
- Which is easy IELTS or PTE ?
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Here are a few tips:
1. Read the passage quickly for the general idea. Don't get bogged down in the details at first. Just try to get a sense of what the passage is about.
2. Identify the main topic and supporting details. This will help you to focus your reading and make it easier to find the answers to the questions.
3. Don't waste time on unimportant parts of the passage. Focus on the main points and the information that is relevant to the questions.
4. Use skimming and scanning techniques. Skimming involves quickly reading through a passage to get the general idea. Scanning involves looking for specific information in a passage.
5. Don't be afraid to skip questions and come back to them later. If you're stuck on a question, move on to the next one and come back to it later if you have time.
Here are some additional tips that can help you to speed up your IELTS Reading:
By following these tips, you can improve your speed and accuracy on the IELTS Reading section and achieve your desired score.
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The IELTS exam is organized by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge ESOL Exams. It is available in two types: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. The IELTS tests how well people can use English, especially those who want to study or work where English is the main way to communicate. The test checks your abilities in listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. Please remember that the listening and speaking parts of the test are the same in both the Academic and General Training versions. But the reading and writing parts are set up differently in these two versions. Based on the rules for the IELTS exam, anyone can take it because there are no special requirements. The lowest IELTS score you need to get into a school or move to a country where people talk in English depends on the school and what you want to study there. If you want to move to another country, the immigration laws of that country will decide what IELTS score you need.
IELTS Syllabus 2023
Section | Number of Questions & Duration | Content | Marks |
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Listening | 4 Recordings 40 Questions 30 Minutes + 10 minutes transfer time | Four recorded monologues and conversations | 1 mark per question |
Reading | 40 Questions 60 minutes | 3 Passages (can be descriptive, analytical, factual or discursive) | 1 mark per question |
Writing | 2 Questions 60 minutes | Writing task (Minimum 150 words) Essay (minimum 250 words) | Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1. |
Speaking | 3 Questions 11-14 minutes | Part 1: Q&A Part 2: Speaking in detail on a familiar topic Part 3: Structure Discussion |
Exam Variant | Total Duration | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Score Pattern & Range |
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Paper-Based IELTS Test | 174 minutes | 30 + 10 = 40 (Answer Transfer Time) | 60 | 60 | 11 to 14 | 0 – 9 Bands with a possibility of 0.5 band intervals. |
Computer-Based IELTS Test | 164 minutes | 30 | 60 | 60 | 11 to 14 | 0 – 9 Bands with a possibility of 0.5 band intervals. |
IELTS Test Format
1. IELTS Academic and General Listening
IELTS Listening Format
2. IELTS Reading (Different for Academic and General Training Modules)
General Rules and Guideline
All candidates are required to read three texts of between 2,150-2,750 words
The texts and questions increase in difficulty
All answers should be recorded on the answer sheet within 60 minutes. (ZERO score)
Each question is worth one mark
No penalty for wrong answers
Spelling is important – can use both British and American spelling
No Transfer time is Given
IELTS Reading Format
Texts are taken from books, magazines, journals, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks, and guidelines.
All written for a non-specialist audience
At least one of the text contains a detailed argument
3 sections
Text range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical
May contain non-verbal materials such as diagrams
Length and Difficulty level of reading passages increase with each passage.
Passages are different and shorter for General Training IELTS
Questions Vary from Summary Completion, Matching Heading to Paragraphs, Yes/ no /not given, True/ False/ Not Given, Multiple Choice questions, Table completion, Matching Information, Sentence completion and short Answers.
3. Writing (Different for Academic and General Training Modules)
General Rules and Guideline
Allocate about 20 minutes Task 1
Allocate about 40 minutes Task 2
Task 2 is worth more marks
IELTS Writing Format:
Task 1 (IELTS ACADEMIC) Presents a table, graph, chart or diagram. The candidate must describe and explain data, describe the stages of a process, describe an event or an object. (150 words approx.)
Task 1 (IELTS GENERAL TRAINING) Presents a letter to be written. The content required in the letter can be either
Informal (To a friend, family member etc.)
Semi-Formal (To a colleague, teacher etc.)
Formal (Professional announcements, Letters of recommendation etc.)
Task 2 (Same for IELTS ACADEMIC and GENERAL TRAINING IELTS) Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem (250 words approx.)
4. IELTS Speaking (Same for Academic and General Training):
When the student enters the exam room:
Smile and act confident
Look at the examiner in the eyes
Confidently introduce oneself
Eliminate nervous gestures
Wear smart clothing
Speak clearly
Project your voice
Avoid repeating phrases
Always say more than Yes or No
Time: 11 – 14 minutes
All Speaking tests are recorded
IELTS Speaking Format:
Part 1 (Introduction): This section of the test lasts 4-5 minutes and in it the student may need to give longer answers to questions to ensure they show their best ability. Part 1 will see the examiner ask questions that will require the exam taker to talk about themselves, about their likes and dislikes etc.
Part 2 (Individual Talk): The Candidate is given a verbal prompt on a card and is asked to talk on a particular topic. 1 minute preparation time before being asked to speak at length for up to 2 minutes. The examiner then asks 1 or 2 rounding-off questions.
Part 3 (Discussion Topics): The examiner and candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues and concepts which are linked to the topic in Part 2. The discussion lasts between 4 and 5 minutes. The examiner will ask questions that will reveal the Opinions and views of the test taker. Answers In part 3 will be longer and more detailed than in part 1.
Format Of IELTS Listening Section
Number of Recordings | 4 |
Duration | 30 minutes (10 minutes transfer time) |
Marking | 1 mark for each correct answer |
Number of Questions | 40 (10 in each part) |
Part 1 (Audio 1) | An audio recording in which a conversion between two people in an everyday social context will be included. |
Part 2 (Audio 2) | An audio recording with a monologue set in an everyday social context will be included. |
Part 3 (Audio 3) | A conversation between people up to four, set in an educational or training context will be included. |
Part 4 (Audio 4) | An audio recording with a monologue on an academic subject will be included. |
Types Of Questions In IELTS Listening Section
Multiple Choice Questions
Matching
Plan, Map and Diagram Labelling
Sentence Completion
Form, Note, Table, Flow- chart, Summary Completion
Format Of IELTS Reading Section
Parts | 3 Passages |
Duration | 60 minutes |
No. of Questions | 40 |
Marks | 1 mark for each correct answer |
Types Of Questions In IELTS Reading Section
Multiple Choice
Identifying Information
Identifying writer’s views/claims
Matching Information
Matching Headings
Matching Features
Matching Sentence Endings
Sentence Completion
Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion
Diagram Label Completion
Short-answer Questions
Format Of IELTS Writing Section
Task | 2 |
Duration | 60 minutes |
Task 1 | Candidates need to describe, explain or summarise data, processes or events presented through charts, tables, graphs or diagrams |
Task 2 | Candidates need to write an essay in response to a view, problem or argument. |
Format Of IELTS Speaking Section
Parts | Oral Interview (3 Parts) |
Duration | 11–14 minutes |
Part 1 | The examiner asks general questions about the candidate and things associated with him/ her like family details, studies, interests, home and work etc. |
Part 2 | The examiner asks the candidate to pick up a card and speak on the topic mentioned on the card. The examiner will also ask one or two questions related to the topic. |
Part 3 | The examiner asks further questions related to the topics in Part 2. This gives the candidate an opportunity to discuss more and provide abstract ideas and issues. |