IELTS is the International English Language test system.

Who takes IELTS:

The IELTS exam is taken by people who want to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, usually for the purpose of

Studying

Professional registration or Licensing

Working

Immigration to an English-speaking country

Overall, the IELTS exam is intended for anyone who wants to prove their ability to use the English language effectively and accurately, regardless of their background, age, or nationality.

CREDIBILITY:

The exam is accepted by over 10,000 organizations in more than 140 countries, including universities, colleges, employers, and immigration authorities.

You can take IELTS with both IDP & British Council

They are Credible IELTS Providers

While both are unique brands in their own right with different businesses, the IELTS test provided will be in the same identical format.

 

INCLUSIONS OF THE TEST:

Now, what are the inclusions of the test?

Contents:

By content I mean what are the inclusions of the test.

As we know that IELTS is basically an international English language testing system, in this test they want to check your Receptive and Productive skills in English

1.    Receptive Skills:

These skills come into play when you are at the receiving end of the information. You receive information when you listen to information or read something

So basically, they evaluate to which extent you understand the information when you are at the receiving end OR we can also say whether you have the ability to understand when information is given to you in the form of listening or reading

2.    Productive Skills:

Those skills that one uses when expressing his/her thoughts. When you speak or write you produce speech or words, you can only speak or write when you have thoughts in your mind.

So, in the speaking and writing skills, they want to evaluate your ability to what extent can you produce speech or text


Format and Timing:

There are 4 modules of the test

     Listening:

In the IELTS Listening test, test-takers are given 40 questions

You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers.

The recordings become progressively more difficult and cover a range of topics, such as education, travel, social life, and work.

The total time for the IELTS Listening test is 40 minutes, which includes the time needed to transfer answers to the answer sheet

The four recordings are played only once.

Test-takers are required to answer the questions as they listen.

Scores:

Each correct answer in the IELTS Listening test earns one point, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

The maximum possible score is 40, and the score is converted to a band score between 0 and 9.

The IELTS Listening test score is then combined with the scores from the other three modules - Reading, Writing, and Speaking - to give an overall IELTS band score.

2.    Reading:

In the IELTS Reading test, test-takers are given three reading passages with a total of 40 questions.

The passages become progressively more difficult and cover a range of topics, such as science, history, and social issues.

The total time for the IELTS Reading test is 60 minutes, and test-takers are expected to read the passages and answer the questions within this time frame.

There are different types of questions in the test, including multiple-choice, matching, sentence completion, and short answer questions.

Scores:

Each correct answer in the IELTS Reading test earns one point, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The maximum possible score is 40, and the score is converted to a band score between 0 and 9.

The IELTS Reading test score is then combined with the scores from the other three modules - Listening, Writing, and Speaking - to give an overall IELTS band score.

3.    Writing:

In the IELTS Writing test, test-takers are given two tasks to complete.

Task 1 requires test-takers to interpret and describe data presented in a chart, graph, or diagram. They need to write at least 150 words and they have 20 minutes to complete this task.

Task 2 requires test-takers to write an essay in response to a prompt. They need to write at least 250 words and they have 40 minutes to complete this task. The prompt may ask them to present an argument, discuss a problem, or provide an opinion on a topic.

Scores:

Each task is scored on a scale of 0 to 9, and the two scores are then combined to give an overall writing band score.

The writing band score reflects the test-takers ability to express ideas clearly, organize information coherently, and use appropriate language and grammar.


4.    Speaking:

The IELTS Speaking test consists of three parts and takes approximately 11 to 14 minutes to complete.

Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes)

In this part, the examiner introduces themselves and asks general questions about the test-takers' backgrounds, interests, and experiences. The test-taker is expected to answer the questions in a conversational manner.

Part 2: Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes)

In this part, the test-taker is given a topic card and asked to talk about the topic for up to two minutes. They are given one minute to prepare their answer before they start speaking. After two minutes, the examiner may ask follow-up questions related to the topic.

Part 3: Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes)

In this part, the examiner asks further questions related to the topic in Part 2. The test-taker is expected to express opinions, speculate, and provide reasons for their views.

Scores:

The Speaking test is scored on a scale of 0 to 9 based on four criteria: Fluency and Coherence, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation.

Each criterion is equally weighted and the four scores are averaged to give an overall band score for the Speaking test.

The IELTS Writing test score is then combined with the scores from the other three modules - Listening, Reading, and Speaking - to give an overall IELTS band score.