IELTS is the International English Language Testing System
IELTS
What is IELTS?
- IELTS is the International English Language Testing System
• Designed to assess the English language ability of people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication
• Original four-skills English language test
• Test of communicative proficiency in English
• More than 700,000 people use IELTS every year to access opportunities in study, careers and migration throughout the English-speaking world and beyond
Overview of the IELTS exam
Listening Module-Overview
Test format
IELTS Listening has four sections, each with 10 items (or questions). When the tape ends, ten minutes are allowed for candidates to transfer their answers onto an Answer Sheet.
Timing
Approximately 30 minutes plus 10 minutes transfer time.
Marks
Each question carries one mark, giving a total of 40 marks.
Listening texts
The first two sections are concerned with social needs. The final two sections are concerned with situations related more closely to educational or training contexts.
Recordings
Each section is played ONCE only. The recordings include a range of accents, including British, Australian,
Reading Module-Overview
Module format
IELTS Academic Reading has 3 passages and 40 items (questions). Each item is worth one mark.
Answer format
Candidates record their responses on Answer Sheets.
Timing
IELTS reading takes 60 minutes. No extra time is given to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet. The passages used in the test are based on authentic texts, and are taken from sources such as magazines, journals, books and newspapers.
Length
The total word count for 3 passages is between 2000 and 2750 words.
Writing Module-Overview
Test format
There are two tasks. Candidates should spend 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2. Task 2 is worth more marks than Task 1.
Task 1(General module)
Candidates are asked to write an informal or formal letter of approximately 150 words.
Task 1 (Academic)
Candidates are asked to summarize the information found in the graph or table or map or pie charts and compare the information where ever it is relevant.
Task 2
Candidates are asked to write a discursive essay of approximately 250 words.
Timing
Candidates are given 60 minutes to complete both tasks
Speaking Module-Overview
General Points
An interview takes place between one examiner and one candidate for between 11 and 14 minutes. The candidate’s speaking ability is assessed on fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation.
Speaking test format
Part 1
Examiner and candidate introduce themselves, candidate answers general questions on familiar topics e.g. family, job, studies, hobbies, likes and dislikes etc.about 4 to 5 minutes
Candidate asked to speak on a given topic (information is written on a task card) for 1-2 minutes. One minute of preparation in which the candidate can make notes, and then give response after the signal.
Part 3
Discussion on more abstract issue related to the chosen topic in part 2 of the test. about 4 to 5 minutes
Academic or General Module?
The Academic Module is for candidates wishing to study or work in the medium of English at an undergraduate, postgraduate or professional level.
The General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programmes not at degree level, or for immigration purposes.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to inform the test centre regarding his choice of the test i.e. Academic or General Module. Centres are not responsible for providing this information.
The General Training Reading and Writing sub tests are less demanding than the corresponding Academic Module sub-tests, but the listening and speaking sub-tests are the same for both modules.
Score:-
You will be given a mark between 0-9 for each of the 4 sub-test. Your Overall Band Score is an average of the 4 sub test band scores with fractional scores rounding up or down to the nearest half / full band. You will receive your results within 2 weeks from the date of the test. If you want to take the examination again you can book in the next available schedule. There is no limit for the number of times you can sit for the IELTS examination. The exam scores are valid for two years.
We will be pleased to assist you to book your exam date as we are the authorized nodal centre.
IELTS Preparation Courses with Emphatic Result Academy
Brief description of aims
This 25-hour course is intended for those who wish to take the IELTS examination in the near future. The aim is to maximize performance in the exam by familiarizing participants with the format of the exam, as well as developing essential exam skills via strategy training and practice activities.
Content
Exam familiarization
· looking at the content and formats of the different papers
· an explanation of the evaluation criteria
Strategy Training
· an analysis of the different question types
· advice on how best to approach the questions in all four papers
· specific techniques to tackle different question types and exam tasks
Exam Practice
· timed simulation activities
· particular emphasis on reading and writing, including presentation of arguments
· feedback on common errors
The required language level will be equivalent to IELTS band score level 5 and above.
Please note that this course is exclusively for those candidates preparing for the academic module and general module.
For further information regarding course dates, timings, fees and enrollment procedures. Please contact Emphatic Result Academy
Phone:-+91 44 24414444 / +91 44 24426644 or email us on era24414444@gmail.com
