IELTS Modules Structure
IELTS stands for international English language testing system. It is divided into two types the general training and academic. IELTS academic is good for people who want to study in university and the IELTS general training test is good for people who want to work in or immigrate to an English speaking country. For both of these tests the listening and speaking components are the same it is only the reading and writing components that are different. The listening, reading and writing are taken in the one day and you may take the speaking test on the same day or seven days before or after you do the other sections. This will depend on the country you are taking the test in. Today we will look on IELTS module structure to understand the test better.
• During the listening test you may hear a variety of different accents from the native speakers of English. This can include people from – America, the United Kingdom, New Zeeland, and Australia. All standard varieties of English are accepted in responses in all parts of the test. It is acceptable to use both British and American grammar spelling and vocabulary. But it is recommended to use one and stick to it.
• The IELTS academic test measures the knowledge of English language required for use in an academic or higher learning environment like a university. The tasks and tests are able to be completed by everyone regardless of the specific field of study they wish enter into. The IELTS general training test measures knowledge of the English language in a normal everyday situation. The tasks and test are reflective of interactions. You may find in a social setting or in the workplace. These situations may occur at work or in real life situations. The IELTS academic and general training listening test takes 30 minutes. Also you are given an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet at the end of the listening test. Both the academic and general training listening have four sections.
• The IELTS academic reading takes 60 minutes and during this you will read three long reading passages with tasks. The text you read may range from descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. Some of the reading material that is included is nonverbal material such as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. The texts are usually taken from books, novel, and journals. However, for the general training test you have the same time limit and you will read three passages. The section one contains two or three short factual text. And the section two contains two short work related text. And the section three contains one longer text on a topic of general interest. For more information click here.
• The IELTS academic writing takes 60 minutes and there are two tasks. During task one you need to write nearly 150 words and you must summarize a table, graphs, chart or diagram. But the task two is a short essay task of at least 250 words. Where you will often need to give your opinion on a certain topic. On the other hand, IELTS general training test takes 60 minutes as well and there are two tasks. The task one is the letter writing over at least 150 words. And the task 2 as a short essay task of at least 250 words.
• The IELTS speaking test just takes 15 minutes and consists of face to face interview with an examiner. The test includes short questions; speak on one particular topic more than 1 minute. After this, examiner put some questions on the topic which you describe before.
• Once you are confident that you will be able to reach your required band scores. You can book your test. Once the candidate gives the exam they wait for the results. The result of the IELTS test comes 13 days after the test taking date.
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