IELTS-Academic

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. IELTS Test is based on 9 bands system that identifies levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9).

The IELTS exam consists of four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. There are two types of IELTS tests: Academic and General Training. While the Listening and Speaking sections remain the same for both, the Reading and Writing sections differ between the two.

IELTS Academic

For those pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies or requiring professional registration (e.g., doctors, nurses).

IELTS General Training

For those planning to migrate to an English-speaking country (e.g., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK) or studying/training below degree level.

IELTS Academic Reading Test

The IELTS Academic Reading test features passages from books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and online sources, designed for a general audience. Topics are relevant to undergraduate or postgraduate students and may include various styles such as narrative, descriptive, and argumentative. At least one text will involve a detailed logical argument and may include diagrams or graphs. Simple definitions will be provided for technical terms.

You must transfer your answers to an answer sheet within the 60-minute test period, with no extra time given. Accuracy in spelling and grammar is crucial, as errors will affect your score.

Summary

• Time allowed: 60 minutes (including transfer time)
• Sections: 3 (total text length: 2,150–2,750 words)
• Questions: 40
• Marking: 1 mark per correct answer; final score as a band score between 1 and 9 (e.g., 4 or 6.5).

Types of questions: Multiple choice, Identifying information (True/False/Not given), Identifying writer’s views/claims (Yes/No/Not given), Matching information, Matching headings, Sentence completion, Summary/note/table/flow chart completion, Short-answer questions.

The IELTS Academic Writing test consists of two tasks, both of which must be completed.

• Task 1: You’ll need to describe visual information (such as a graph, table, chart, or diagram) in your own words. You must write at least 150 words, and it is recommended to complete this task in about 20 minutes.
• Task 2: It includes an essay in which you will be asked to discuss a point of view, argument, or problem. This requires writing at least 250 words, and you should aim to finish within 40 minutes.

Your answers must be written in full sentences, not as notes or bullet points, and you will need to write them on the answer sheet. While you can make notes on the question paper, these won’t be seen by the examiner.

Marking

Certified IELTS examiners will evaluate your responses based on four key criteria:

• Task achievement/response
• Coherence and cohesion
• Lexical resource
• Grammatical range and accuracy

IELTS Listening Test

The IELTS Listening test comprises four parts, each with ten questions. The questions follow the order of information presented in the recordings, so the answer to each question appears in the same sequence as it is heard.

• Parts 1 and 2: Focus on everyday social situations. Part 1 features a conversation between two speakers, such as a discussion about travel arrangements. Part 2 involves a single speaker, such as a talk on local amenities.
• Parts 3 and 4: Center on educational and training contexts. Part 3 includes a conversation between two main speakers, often with input from a tutor, such as a discussion between university students. Part 4 features a single speaker discussing an academic topic.

You will hear each recording only once, and various accents may be used, including British, Australian, New Zealand, and North American.

At the end of the test, you will have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. It’s important to ensure your spelling and grammar are correct, as errors will result in lost marks.

Time allowed: Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet)

Number of parts: 4

Number of questions: 40

Marking: Each correct answer earns 1 mark

Types of questions- Multiple choice,Matching,Plan/map/diagram labelling, Form/note/table/flow chart/summary completion,Sentence completion,Short-answer questions

IELTS Speaking Test

The IELTS Speaking test is a face-to-face interview with an examiner, and the session is recorded.

The test is divided into three parts, each designed to assess your speaking skills in different ways:

• Part 1: Introduction and general questions about yourself and familiar topics.
• Part 2: Speaking on a specific topic for 1-2 minutes based on a prompt provided by the examiner.
• Part 3: Discussion with the examiner on more complex issues related to the topic from Part 2.

Marking

Certified IELTS examiners evaluate your performance using four criteria:

• Fluency and coherence
• Lexical resource
• Grammatical range and accuracy
• Pronunciation

 

Time allowed: 11–14 minutes

Number of parts: 3

 

Parts 1–3 of the IELTS Speaking Test

• Part 1 – Introduction and Interview
  • What’s involved? The examiner introduces themselves, checks your ID, and asks general questions about familiar topics like home, family, and interests.
  • Duration: 4–5 minutes
  • Skills tested: Your ability to discuss everyday topics and share personal information.
• Part 2 – Long Turn
  • What’s involved? You receive a task card with a topic and points to cover. After a minute of preparation with notes, you speak for 2 minutes on the topic. The examiner may then ask follow-up questions.
  • Duration: 3–4 minutes (including preparation time)
• Part 3 – Discussion
  • What’s involved? The examiner asks more detailed questions related to the topic from Part 2, exploring complex ideas and opinions.
  • Duration: 4–5 minutes

IELTS General Training Reading Test

The test has three sections:

• Section 1: Two to three short texts on everyday topics, like notices and advertisements.
• Section 2: Two texts on work-related subjects, such as job descriptions and contracts.
• Section 3: One longer, complex text on general interest, taken from newspapers or online sources.

You must transfer your answers to an answer sheet within the 60 minutes provided, with no extra time. Spelling and grammar errors will affect your score.Type of questions is more or less same as Academic Reading

IELTS General Training Writing Test

The General Training Writing test consists of two tasks:

• Task 1: Write a letter responding to a given situation, such as requesting information or explaining a circumstance. You must write at least 150 words in about 20 minutes.
• Task 2: Discuss a point of view, argument, or problem. You need to write at least 250 words in about 40 minutes.

Your answers must be written in full sentences on the answer sheet. Notes on the question paper are allowed but won’t be seen by the examiner.

General Training Writing – Task 1

Write a letter of at least 150 words based on a given situation. The letter can be personal, semi-formal, or formal, depending on the recipient.

Examples include:

• Reporting accommodation issues
• Discussing time management with a new employer
• Proposing airport developments
• Resolving heating problems with a renting agency

Complete the task in 20 minutes. Ensure your letter is relevant, well-structured, and original. No need for addresses at the top; write directly on the answer sheet.

 

 

 

General Training Writing – Task 2

Write a semi-formal or neutral essay of at least 250 words on a given topic, such as:

• Should children’s leisure activities be educational?
• How can we solve environmental problems?
• Should smoking be banned in public places?

Organize your essay clearly, use relevant examples, and discuss complex ideas with varied vocabulary. Complete the task in 40 minutes. Avoid writing less than 250 words, using notes or bullet points, or copying from other sources,

LISTENING AND SPEAKING MODULES ARE SAME FOR IELTS ACADEMIC AND IELTS GENERAL TRAINING .