Which one is better: IELTS or spoken English?

Hi Anil,

It depends on your goal! IELTS is a test that measures your overall English skills for things like university or visa applications.

Spoken English, on the other hand, is all about improving your ability to communicate in everyday conversations.

So, if you need a score for official purposes, go for IELTS and if you just want to speak better day-to-day, focus on improving your spoken English!

HAPPY LEARNING

If you need English for study, work, or immigration, go for IELTS.
If you just want to speak fluently for daily life or work, focus on spoken English.
If possible, combine both—strong spoken English will help in IELTS too!

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

✔ Best for:

• Studying or working abroad (countries like Canada, UK, Australia, etc.).
• Immigration and visa applications.
• Testing overall English proficiency (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

✔ Pros:
Recognized worldwide for study, work, and migration.
Improves formal communication skills.
Focuses on academic and professional English.

✔ Cons:
Requires exam preparation and can be tough for beginners.
Doesn't focus on daily conversation but more on structured responses.
Expensive & needs renewal every two years.

Spoken English

✔ Best for:

• Daily conversations in English.
• Confidence in speaking at work, school, or social settings.
• Learning practical, real-life English for travel, business, or casual use.

✔ Pros:
No exams, easy and practical learning.
Helps in job interviews, presentations, and networking.
Improves fluency and confidence quickly.

✔ Cons:
Not valid for immigration or university applications.
Doesn't cover advanced writing and reading skills like IELTS.
No official certificate or global recognition.