IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Description
The IELTS is an English Language Test designed for study, migration, or work in a country where English is their native language. Which are these countries? Australia, Canada, USA, UK, and New Zealand accept the IELTS as a valid qualification for non-natives. Jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English, the IELTS tests your ability to read, listen, speak, and write effectively in English, all in an unbiased format.
Depending on who you are – a student or job-seeker, there are different IELTS testing systems. Those who want to pursue higher education in an English-speaking country opt for the IELTS Academic Test and those moving in for work or immigration need to take the IELTS General Test. Students below degree level too appear for the General test.
Why do you need to take this test?
If you’re looking at study and work opportunities in these countries, then you must know how to speak fluently in English. Language being an important bridge between cultures, if not learnt then it turns into a major barrier between the very same cultures.
It is graded on a scale of 1-9. The more you score the better will your result turn out to be. As different colleges have different levels of acceptance, you need to ensure where you want to apply and prepare for the same.
The IELTS Course will help you achieve and improve upon your grades.
Topics for this course
Listening
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You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions. Recording 1 – a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context. Recording 2 – a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.Recording 3 – a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing assignment. Recording 4 – a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture. Assessors will be looking for evidence of your ability to understand the main ideas and detailed factual information, the opinions and attitudes of speakers, the purpose of an utterance and evidence of your ability to follow the development of ideas.