IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing

IELTS
IELTS Academic writing The IELTS Academic writing test consists of two writing questions/tasks. The total time allowed for the writing test is 60 minutes. The contribution of task 2 in marks is double that of task 1. The topics are academic and suitable for graduates and undergraduates. Task 1 In task 1 you will need to describe a table, graph, chart or diagram in your own words. You will get 20 minutes to write 150 words. Task 2 In task 2 you will need to write about a point of view, an argument or a problem in your own words. You will get 40 minutes to write 250 words. IELTS General Training writing The IELTS General Training test consists of two writing questions/tasks. The total time allowed for the writing…
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IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading

IELTS
IELTS Reading has a total of 3 sections. It has a duration of 60 minutes to complete 40 questions. You get 1 mark for each correct answer. The IELTS Reading section for both IELTS Academic and General Training tests has similar questions. The sources of texts for both these are different as in IELTS Academic you will get texts from books journals, magazines, newspapers and online resources. Whereas in the IELTS General Training test, you will get texts from everyday topics, work topics and topics of general interest. IELTS Reading Tasks / Questions IELTS Reading has the following questions/tasks Multiple choice The Multiple-choice question has four possible answers to a question, and you have to select one or more correct answers from the options. Please read the question carefully to…
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IELTS Listening

IELTS Listening

IELTS
The IELTS Listening test is common for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests. The duration of the test is 30 minutes. There are 40 questions in total and you get 1 mark for each correct answer. Listening Tasks / Questions The IELTS Listening test has a variety of question types and you can get any 4 question types/ tasks from the ones mentioned below Multiple choice In this question type, you will be asked to choose one correct answer from three answer options, or you may be asked to choose more than one correct option from the given options based on the audio that you hear. Read the question carefully to confirm whether you must choose one correct option or more. Short-answer questions In this question type, you will…
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IELTS Syllabus

IELTS Syllabus

IELTS
Types of IELTS test Understanding the IELTS syllabus is one of the first and most important steps in your success journey with IELTS. IELTS tests can be divided into two main types based on your goal or purpose. 1 IELTS Academic IELTS Academic is used for applying for admission to various universities, colleges and institutions. 2 IELTS General Training IELTS General Training on the other hand is used for immigration purposes or applying for various visas. IELTS Academic Listening (30 minutes)The Listening part has four recordings of native English speakers. You will have to listen to them and then answer the questions asked.Reading (60 minutes)1. Three reading passages with tasks.2. Texts may include diagrams, graphs or illustrations.3. Texts are derived from books, journals, magazines and newspapers.Writing (60 minutes)1. The test…
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IELTS test booking

IELTS test booking

IELTS
We have outlined the detailed steps you will need to take to help you with your IELTS test booking. Three ways to register Online registration Follow the steps outlined below to register online for IELTS. 1 Browse the IELTS registration website https://www.ieltsidpindia.com/registration/registration 2 Select the test type. 3 Select the test module, which will vary based on the selection of test type in the option above. 4 Select the test city and click on Book now. 5 Select the date from the calendar which shows the available dates in Green. 6 Select the time slot from the table on the right which shows the available time slots and click on Book Now button. 7 Fill in personal details e.g. title, first name, last name, email, phone etc. 8 Update your…
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IELTS

IELTS

IELTS
Overview What is IELTS? IELTS(International English Language Testing System)is an English exam that assesses an individual's Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills. You can use your test score for Admission to various educational institutions applying for visas to various countries. Types of IELTS tests There are three types of tests IELTS Academic - This test is needed if you plan to study in a country where English is the language of instruction. IELTS General Training - This test is useful if you want to migrate to a country where English is spoken, e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK etc. IELTS for UKVI - This test is specifically for individuals who want to apply for UK Visas. IELTS Life Skills - A secured English language test that the UK government has…
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How to Prepare for PTE

How to Prepare for PTE

PTE
Introduction Be mindful that even if you are a native English speaker getting a good score in PTE is a completely different ball game. To succeed you will need to know all aspects of the PTE test and how to prepare, and knowing the language is just one aspect of it. Some of these aspects are preparatory material, test format, test scoring, task strategies, continuous practice etc. Set a target score Start with a target score that will help you to achieve your goal, whether it is admission to a university of choice or filing your PR. This is an important step as it gives you a score baseline against which you will be measuring your performance. Buy the material Once you have set a target score you need to…
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Write from dictation

Write from dictation

PTE
Introduction Write from dictation is a PTE task that tests your ability to listen to a recording of 3-5 seconds, understand its meaning and write that sentence in the text box provided on the screen. There are a total of 3 to 4 write from dictation tasks in the exam. Please memorize the mind map given at the top, these activities need to be followed in the mentioned sequence. It is essential for success. Critical stuff Use the initial 7 seconds to place the cursor in the text box and be ready for the recording to begin. While the recording plays, focus on the meaning of the sentence. Write the complete sentence without adding or removing any words. Click next once finished as the timer will keep on running. The Sequence…
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Highlight incorrect words

Highlight incorrect words

PTE
Introduction The Highlight incorrect words is a PTE task that tests your ability to listen to a recording of 15-50 seconds, compare it to a transcript of that recording on screen and select the words that don't match. There are a total of 2 to 3 Highlight incorrect words tasks in the exam. Please memorize the mind map given at the top, these activities need to be followed in the mentioned sequence. It is essential for success. Critical stuff Use the 10 seconds to skim through the transcript on the screen to familiarise yourself with the topic. listen to the recording and follow the transcript word to word. Click next once you have selected all the incorrect words. The Sequence of steps for the highlight incorrect words task A timer counts down 10…
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Select missing word

Select missing word

PTE
Introduction The Select missing word is a PTE task that tests your ability to listen carefully to a recording of 20-70 seconds, understand its meaning and predict the missing part of the recording based on what has been said by selecting the correct option from amongst 3-5 answer options. There are a total of 2 to 3 select missing word tasks in the exam. Please memorize the mind map given at the top, these activities need to be followed in the mentioned sequence. It is essential for success. Critical stuff Use the 7 seconds to read the question prompt. This will help you identify the topic of the recording. Understand the meaning of what the speaker says in the recording, as without meaning you will be unable to predict the missing part…
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