IELTS General Test is organized for Individual to Measures their proficiency in using the English language in a practical, everyday context.
The Academic test Consist of Topics which are Suitable for anyone entering University or Professional Institution. Generally IELTS Academic test evaluates the language Skills which further helps students in their education performance.
MODULE TYPE | TEST CONTENT | DURATION |
Listening | 40 Questions | 30 Min. + 10 Min. Transfer time |
Reading | 40 Questions | 60 Minutes |
Writing | 2 Tasks | 60 Minutes |
Speaking | 3 Tasks | 11-14 Minutes |
IELTS LISTENING
The listening Module has four parts, each having ten questions. The recording will be allowed to play only once and the information transmitted through listening audio module will be in the same order as the questions.so that, the answer to the next question can be found before the answer to the First question.
Various accents can be used such as North American, British, Australian and New Zealand.
TEST FORMATE FOR LISTENING MODULE:-
Part 1 | Every day, Social Situations | 2 speaker |
Part 2 | Every day, Social Situations | 1 speaker |
Part 3 | Educational & Training Situations (Academics) | 2 speakers |
Part 4 | Educational & Training Situations (Academics) | 1 speaker |
Total 40 Questions | One mark for each correct answers | 30minutes + (10 transfer minutes) |
Approximately 30 minutes are allotted for the IELTS listening audio. Additionally, 10 minutes are given to write the answers in the answer sheet. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling and grammar during judging, so answers must be filled in carefully. One mark will be allotted for each correct answer.
Final band scores for IELTS Listening will be given in half or whole mark bands, e.g. 6.5 or 8.0.
IELTS READING:-
The IELTS General Training reading paper has 3 sections of increasing difficulty and a total of 40 questions. The length of the text, in total, will range from 2,150 to 2,750 words.
The text will vary from short everyday text to longer, complex narrative topics and will be drawn from books, magazines, newspapers and online resources.
Please note that, unlike the IELTS Listening Paper, no additional transfer time of 10 minutes will be given. Hence, the answers have to be transferred to the answer sheet within the allotted hour of the IELTS reading test. Furthermore, answers should be written diligently to avoid loss of marks for incorrect spelling and grammar.
Allotted Time | Number of Sections | Number of Questions | Marking |
60 Min. (including transfer time) | 3 | 40 | One mark for each correct answer |
The complexity of the three sections is mentioned in more detail below.
Section 1 | Two or several shorter texts | Everyday topics (grasp crucial details from notices, advertisements & timetables) |
Section 2 | two texts | Work topics (work description, contracts, staff development & training materials) |
Section 3 | One long texts | Descriptive & instructive text for general interest taken from books, news, papers, magazines & online resources |
IELTS WRITING:-
The training writing paper consists of two tasks and completion of both is mandatory. The allotted time is 60 minutes and the marking of task 2 carries twice the weightage of task 1. Answers should be complete sentences with correct grammar. Writing answers as notes or in bullet points is strictly prohibited. Notes can be made on the question paper but will not be graded by the examiner. Only the answers written in the answer sheet will be evaluated.
Assessment will be done by certified IELTS examiners; the assessment criteria are designed to assess the following skills.
–IELTS SPEAKING:- |
The IELTS Speaking test involves a face-to-face interview between the candidate and the examiner. The test consists of three parts, each consisting of a different pattern of tasks that will assess the candidate’s speaking ability in several ways. Time allotted is 11-14 minutes.
Part 1 | Introduction & interview | 4-5 minutes | Introduction of examiner and the candidates Generic question regarding the home and family life and / or work, studies and interest |
Part 2 | Long turn | 3-4 minutes | Task card with a certain topic will be provided. The card will contain points to explore and will instruct the candidate to elaborate on one aspect of the topic. One minute will be allotted to prepare for the talk along with pencil and paper to make notes. |
Part 3 | Discussion | 4-5 minutes | Further discussion on issue related to the topic given in part 2 The approach can range from more generic and abstract to some significant depth whenever appropriate |
IELTS Result:-
The grading systems in the IELTS exam is quite unique; there is no pass or fail system in IELTS test. Candidates are graded based on their performance in each part of the test: listening, reading, writing and speaking using a band score of 1-9. The combined results of these four parts of the test form the overall IELTS band score.
Computer – delivered IELTS | 5-7 Days |
Paper-based IELTS | 13 Days |
The IELTS band score is unique due to its international recognition and understanding. A unique 9-band scoring system is consistent for measuring performance, regardless of when or where the test is conducted. All parts of the test as well as overall band scores are reported in whole and half bands, with each band corresponding to a level of proficiency in the English language, e.g. 5.5, 7.0, 8.0, and 8.5.
A half band score is an indication of strong performance at a particular band level. For example, an overall band score of 7.5 translates into strong performance within the band 7 levels.
