IELTS. IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. There is two formats of IELTS EXAMS PBT (Paper-based test) & CDT ( Computer-delivered test).

This Exam is inclusive of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for a wide range of real-life situations to help improve fluency, accuracy and confidence in English.  IELTS is available in two test formats: Academic or General Training. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

All test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests. The difference between IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training is in the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections.

Listening

Test Format – Listening (30 minutes)

You will listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write your answers to a series of questions. These include questions that test your ability to understand main ideas and detailed factual information, ability to understand the opinions and attitudes of speakers, ability to understand the purpose of an utterance and the ability to follow the development of ideas. A variety of voices and native-speaker accents are used and each section is heard only once.

Reading

Test Format – Academic Reading (60 minutes)

The Reading component consists of 40 questions. A variety of question types is used in order to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding the logical argument and recognizing writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose.

The Academic version includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration.

Academic Writing

Test Format – Academic Writing (60 minutes)

The Writing component of IELTS Academic includes two tasks. Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration.

Speaking

Test Format – Speaking (11-14 minutes)

The Speaking component assesses your use of spoken English and takes between 11 and 14 minutes to complete. Every test is recorded. The Speaking component is delivered in such a way that it does not allow people to rehearse set responses beforehand.
 

Teaching Methodology

1. All the modules will be well discussed with the student so that the student is clear with the test format.
2. All the tips and score guide will be discussed before the commencement of practice.
3. Writing and reading is the toughest section of the IELTS exam more attention will be given on these modules.
4. A lot of study material will be provided so that all the type of question, essay types will be covered and the student feels fully prepared for the exam before the course ends
5. Flexible learning via a combination of live online classes and guided self-study. The teacher follows your progress and gives individual feedback and guidance.