Ielts Intro - Ch 1.docx

IELTS International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests English proficiency across the globe conducting 1.4 million tests globally. IELTS is the world’s most popular English testing system. IELTS respects international diversity and is fair to anyone who sits the test, regardless of nationality. IELTS tests the ability to speak, read, listen and write in English.

IELTS Modules Academic Module / General Training Module: o The Academic Module is intended for those wishing to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education. o The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes. o The Listening and Speaking sections are the same for both the Modules, Reading and Writing sections differ. o IELTS Test Format o Test Duration: 2 Hours 45 Minutes Sections: Listening 30 Minutes (4 sections, 40 questions) Reading 60 Minutes (3 sections, 40 questions) Writing 60 Minutes (2 Essays) Speaking 11 – 14 Minutes (Interview, Speak on a topic, Discussion)

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LISTENING 4 Sections 40 Items Time : 30 minutes

GENERAL READING

GENERAL WRITING

3 Sections

Task 1 (150 words) (Letter)

40 Items

Task 2 (250 words) ( Formal Essay )

Time : 60 minutes

Time : 60 minutes

ACADEMIC READING

ACADEMIC WRITING

3 Sections

Task 1 (150 words) (Info graphic)

40 Items

Task 2 (250 words) ( Formal Essay )

Time : 60 minutes

Time : 60 minutes

SPEAKING - One to one Interview 3 Sections Time : 12 to 14 minutes Face to face with the examiner and all the candidates take the same test

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A Band Score for each of the four modules as well as an overall score is recorded on the Test Report Form. This allows receiving institutions to clearly identify the candidates' strengths and weaknesses. These Band Scores are recorded on the Test Report Form along with details of the candidate's nationality, first language and date of birth. The Test Report Form indicates whether it is for an Academic or General Training candidate. Each Band corresponds to a descriptive statement giving a summary of the English of a candidate classified at that level. Overall Band Scores can be reported in either whole or half Bands. The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows: Band - 9 Expert User Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. Band - 8 Very Good User Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. Band - 7 Good User Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. Band - 6 Competent User Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. Band - 5 Modest User Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. Band - 4 Limited User

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Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has a frequent problem in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.

Band - 3 Extremely Limited User Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. Band - 2 Intermittent User No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. Band - 1 Non User Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. Band 0 Did not attempt the test. No assessable information provided. IELTS RESULTS You can search for your provisional IELTS result below. Your IELTS result is usually available on-line 13 days after your test date, and will remain available for 28 days thereafter. Your official Test Report Form will be posted to you 13 days after the test. Please note the preview of your IELTS result cannot be used as official confirmation of your test result. IELTS Test Results

IELTS Exam Registrations We are Authorized Registration center for British Council and IDP IELTS Exams, contact us to register for the test. British Council IELTS Test Dates IDP IELTS Test Dates Submit to Us:  

Passport - photocopy of the First and last page Application - Fill and sign the application.

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Contact us for further details No Passport, No Test Policy: All candidates must take their original valid passport, (a copy of which was submitted with the application), to the speaking test and listening, reading and writing test along with the Hall Ticket. If the candidate does not have their original passport with them on the test day, they will be refused entry to the test. Disclaimer: Manaquest Training Solutions only facilitates the Exam registration as a service, any clarifications, changes or disputes to be directly sorted out with the respective exam providers.

IELTS Exam Day Before you leave home o Make sure you: Carry your original and valid Passport and a Colour Photocopy of your passport, if you registered online. o Carry pencils, sharpener and an eraser. Avoid wearing noisy accessories which may disturb other candidates. Leave your cell phone at home. o When you Arrive at the Venue     

We recommend that you arrive at the exam venue no later than 12 noon. Look for your candidate number and seat location on the seating plan at the reception. Remember your candidate number. Deposit all your belongings and cell phones at the baggage area. You are only allowed to take your passport, pencil(s), sharpener and eraser in the test room Visit the washroom before you enter the exam hall. Go inside the exam room and find the desk label with your name and candidate number on it.

Your passport will be checked.

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