IELTS is an English language proficiency test accepted in more than 10,000 institutions around the world. IELTS Academic is the test of choice for most students willing to study abroad in the USA and UK, and other countries where the primary mode of instruction at various higher education institutes is in English.
Test Structure
The IELTS Academic is composed of 4 different sections, which will test your proficiency in English in 4 avenues majorly – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Reading
Time allotted - 60 minutes
Scoring scale: 0-9 bands
Reading section has 3 passages and 40 questions.
Writing
Time allotted - 60 minutes
Scoring scale: 0-9 bands
Writing section consists of 2 compulsory tasks.
Listening
Time allotted - 40 minutes
Scoring scale: 0-9 bands
Listening section has four sections, each with 10 questions.
Speaking
Time required - 11-14 minutes
Scoring scale: 0-9 bands
The speaking test takes the form of a viva-voce.
All the sections have a 0.5 band increment. There is no negative marking in the IELTS.
Training Modules
Module 1: IELTS Listening
The Listening module consists of four questions. The questions are based upon recordings that will be played once. To prepare for the Listening section, the candidate needs to:
1. Recognize the main ideas and specific factual information
2. Develop strategies to locate answers at the very first time, as the recording will not be played again
3. Understand the opinions, attitudes and purposes of the conversation/monologue
Module 1: IELTS Reading
The Reading module consists of 40 questions. The questions are based upon three long passages taken from material taken from journals, books, magazines and other relevant print media. To prepare for the Reading section, the candidate needs to:
1. Reading to get a gist of the question material
2. Reading for main ideas
3. Reading to elucidate information
4. Scanning the text for further ideas
5. Understanding the logical argument and recognizing writer’s opinions, attitudes and purposes
Module 1: IELTS Writing
The Writing module consists of two tasks: the first will require to explain the information contained in a provided graph, the second task is to respond to a stated point of view, argument or problem. To prepare for the Writing section, the candidate needs to:
1. Write for length, exactness and consistency
2. Avoid any sort of plagiarism
3. Present clear, well-organised and consistent arguments
4. Ensure that their answers are concise and to-the-point
Module 1: IELTS Speaking
The Speaking module consists of 3 parts which assess the candidate’s English speaking abilities. It is advisable to not rehearse the responses beforehand. To prepare for the speaking section, the candidate needs to:
1. Fluency and coherence
2. Lexical resource
3. Grammar
4. Pronunciation
Course Highlights
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Diagnostic Test
To assess your current level of proficiency in English, which will allow us to accordingly tailor our course intensity for you.
Concept Builders
Short lessons that explain language concepts, techniques and preparations methods.
Live Webinars
To master a topic in under an hour, attend live webinars that we conduct on a regular basis.
E-mentoring
We will match you with a mentor who will keep you accountable and help you succeed.
Video Lessons
All IELTS lessons are presented in a visually rich format for improved attention and grasp.
Mock Tests
Perfect your IELTS skills using a number of mock tests, offered at varying levels of difficulty.
Simulated Testing
Bolster your prep by evaluating yourself on our simulated test environment.
Complete Support
Our support extends beyond exam preparation to cover visa consultation, college selection and more.
Course Options
You can either take this course by enrolling for online training or you can opt for the classroom offline face-to-face training.
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