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 IELTS -International English Language Testing
System. It is an English language proficiency
exam which measures the ability of test-takers
to communicate in the four basic language skills:
listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
 The IELTS is managed by three main institutions:

the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
(Cambridge ESOL). This is important to
understand in order to prepare for what is
essentially an examination of British and not
American English.
 The Academic IELTS exam is generally used
to determine whether candidates are
qualified to enroll in undergraduate and
graduate academic programs where English is
the medium of instruction.
 The General IELTS exam focuses on basic

survival skills in social and educational

contexts. It is generally requested for
candidates applying for immigration, working
in certain professions, or studying at a non-
degree level.
 All
Candidates are tested in listening,
reading, writing and speaking.

 Listening 30 mins
 Reading 60 mins
 Writing 60 mins
 Speaking 11 – 14 mins
 Total test time 2 hours 45 minutes
excluding breaks.
 Time: 30 minutes 4 sections, 40
questions
 Real-world listening situations
 Difficulty
 Range of topics and tasks
- listening for specific information
e.g.dates, place names
- understanding gist
- understanding speaker attitude/opinion
 Section 1: conversation – 2 speakers
 Section 2: monologue
 Section 3: conversation – 4 speakers
 Section 4: lecture
 Recording is played once
 Read question CAREFULLY BEFORE
listening
 Familiarise yourself with question types
- completing a chart
- selecting pictures
- note-taking exercises
-MC questions
 Time: 60 minutes 3 reading passages,
totally 40 questions
 Texts are taken from books, magazines,
journals and newspapers
 Question types
- find detailed information
- identify attitudes and views
- complete a diagram
 Identify reading skills being tested
 Practise these skills
 Time: 60 minutes 2 tasks
 Task 1(20mins): descriptive report of a table
or diagram, 150 words
 Task 2(40 mins):250 word essay in response
to an opinion or a problem.
 Discuss issues, construct an argument and
use the appropriate tone and register.
 Read the question carefully

 Familiariseyourself with descriptions of

data – in newspapers, textbooks

 Practise formulating your own ideas on topics

 Time: 10 – 15 minutes
 Face to face interview between one
candidate and one examiner.
 Part 1(4-5mins): Introduction and
interview
 Part 2(1-3 mins incl. prep): Individual talk
 Part 3(4-5 mins): Discussion topics
 Speak fluently and link ideas coherently
 Demonstrate a range of appropriate
vocabulary
 Use accurate grammar and appropriate
register
 Speak so that a listener can understand
 Part 1
 Take the initiative if possible
 Always say more than yes or no
 Try to overcome nerves
 Part2
- Take the 1 min preparation time
- Jot down some main ideas
- Sound interested in the talk
 Part3
- Give informed responses
- Demonstrate your control of the
language
- Attempt to express abstract ideas
- Support your opinions
- Show that you are willing to provide
extended replies
 IELTS provides a profile of a candidate’s
ability to use English
 Candidates receive a score on a Band Scale
from 1-9
 Band 0-Did not attempt the test
 Band 1-Non User
 Band 2-Intermittent User
 Band 3-Extremely Limited User
 Band 4-Limited User
 Band 5-Modest User
Band 6-Competent User
 Hasgenerally effective command of the language
despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and
misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly
complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
Band 7-Good User
Band 8-Very Good User
Band 9 -Expert User
 Familiarising with the test.
 Practise
 Time Management
 Score much better….