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The complete guide to understanding IELTS exam format, scoring, and requirements
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world's most popular English proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 3 million tests taken annually.
Accepted by over 11,000 organizations worldwide, including universities, employers, immigration authorities, and professional bodies in more than 140 countries. IELTS provides fair, valid and reliable assessment of English language skills.
Available in two formats: Academic (for university study) and General Training (for migration and work), IELTS assesses all four language skills - Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Understanding the four sections and timing of IELTS Academic and General Training
Section 1: Conversation in everyday social context
Section 2: Monologue in everyday social context
Section 3: Conversation in educational context
Section 4: Monologue on academic subject
Question Types: Multiple choice, matching, completion
Academic: 3 long texts from academic sources
General: Extracts from books, magazines, notices
Question Types: Multiple choice, matching, completion
Skills: Reading for gist, detail, logical argument
Task 1: Describe visual information (150 words)
Task 2: Essay response (250 words)
Assessment: Task achievement, coherence, lexical resource
Part 1: Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes)
Part 2: Long turn on given topic (1-2 minutes)
Part 3: Discussion (4-5 minutes)
Format: Face-to-face with examiner
Understanding how your English proficiency is measured and scored
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