IELTS Format - Welkin Edusolutions

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Overview of IELTS

• What is IELTS
• Test Format
• Test Modules

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What is IELTS

• IELTS, the International English Language
  Testing System having four modules (listening,
  Reading, Writing and Speaking) is conducted to
  assess the language ability of the applicant.
  IELTS is required for those who are planning to
  study or work where the English language is
  required.

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Test Format

• It has four parts Listening (30 minutes),
  Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes),
  Speaking (11-14 minutes). The Listening, Reading,
  and Writing are done on same day. The speaking
  test may be on the same day or can be a week
  before or after the other tests.

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Test Modules

• There are four modules in IELTS
• IELTS Listening Test
• IELTS Reading Test
• IELTS Speaking Test
• IELTS Writing Test

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IELTS Listening Test

• Listening module is completely same for both
  Academic and General Training. There are total 4
  sections which further comprise of total 40
  questions. This module is of total 40 minutes,
  out of which 30 minutes are for audio, in which
  candidate has to listen to the audio and mark the
  answers on the booklet. However, 10 minutes are
  for transferring the answers on the answer sheet.
  There are different types of questions such as
  multiple choice questions, true/false/not given,
  fill ups and so on. Get some very useful tips to
  improve your listening skills click to the link.

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IELTS Reading Test

• This module is different for academic and
  general training students. In academic module
  there are total 3 passages, which are usually in
  an increasing order of difficulty. Whereas, in
  case of general training module there are 3
  sections which further might 2-3 texts. There are
  total 40 in both the cases academic and general
  training. The distinct types of questions include
  multiple choice question, true/false/not given,
  yes/ no /not given, summary completion,
  completing a flow chat or a process chart etc.
  Read our latest blog on IELTS Reading test.

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IELTS Speaking Test

• This module remains same for academic and
  general training. It is conducted in three parts.
  PART 1 includes introductory questions which can
  be based on home, family, hobbies, friends etc.
  In PART 2, the candidate is asked to speak on a
  topic. One minute preparation time is given to
  the candidate. Furthermore, after this one minute
  preparation, candidate is required to speak on
  the topic for two minutes.

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IELTS Writing Test

• Writing module for academic and general
  training differs in terms of writing task 1. In
  academic module, task 1 is report writing. It
  includes writing a report on a bar graph, pie
  chart, table, process chart, flow chart, diagram,
  map or a picture. However, in general training it
  is a letter which can be formal, semi-formal or
  informal. The minimum word limit for academic and
  general training is minimum 150 words which can
  be extended to 180 words. For impressive writing,
  follow the link.

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