Overview of IELTS Exam

Overview of IELTS Exam

IELTS – International English Language Testing System.  It is an exam to check the proficiency level of English language and abilities of people who want to study or work overseas where Conversations are done in English. If you are also willing to go abroad and for this you want to crack IELTS exam this article is for you as we will give you an Overview of IELTS Exam which is must to know if you want to get your desired band scores. As if you will know what will come before and what after as this will help you avoid surprises that results in panic. So let’s start …

Main Features and Merits of The IELTS Exam.

● Everyone is eligible to take IELTS exam, regardless of age, gender and nationality;

●In any case, you will receive a certificate, which will indicate your score (from 1 to 9);

●It can be retaken for a number of times.

● There are two modules of testing: Academic and General, i.e. The examination corresponds to the needs of any candidate;

● The result of IELTS exam is being accepted in more than 10 thousand organizations around the world (more than 140 countries);

● IELTS Examination assignments are developed by leading specialists of organizations such as Cambridge, British Council, etc., which are located in different English-speaking countries.

● All tasks are tested on candidates from all corners of the Earth to make sure the adequacy of the test.

Why Must I take IELTS exam?

Since the IELTS is a worldwide test indicates that you can speak English fluently and able to communicate with others in English easily, so:

1. It will help to grow your career success and boost your rank among your workmates, as many global organizations do not employ foreign staffs [who speak English as a second language] except with valid IELTS certificate.

2. It is going to give you a great opportunity to study in top Universities in different countries around the world.

3. It will increase your chances to migrate to English-speaking countries e.g. (Canada & Australia).

Which IELTS test type should I take?

IELTS test can be of two types: Academic Module (Academic) and General Training Module (General).

IELTS test you should take depends on the reason why you take IELTS:

1) General IELTS is for:

-Immigration to English-speaking countries (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zeeland, and the U.S.).

– Train or study at below degree level.

2) Academic IELTS is used for:

– Applying to scholarships programs provided by Universities all over the world (Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree).

– Taking permission to settle and join professional organizations in English-speaking countries.

– Seeking a professional registration in the UK as Medicine – Engineering – etc.

What is the main IELTS exam components?

IELTS test will assess your English fluency in four skills:

1. IELTS LISTENING.

2. IELTS READING.

3. IELTS SPEAKING.

4. IELTS WRITING.

The duration of the IELTS test is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The exam entails 4 sections that check the corresponding language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. In this case, the Speaking and Listening sections coincide in both Academic and General, and Reading and Writing are different. Usually, sections Listening, Reading and Writing are given in one day without breaks, and Speaking is held before or after other parts.

But sometimes all four parts of the exam can be taken in one day.

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