IELTS International English Language Testing System Key

IELTS International English Language Testing System

Key facts • • Band score range: Test format: No. of papers: Length: minutes 1– 9 Paper-based 4 About 2 hours 45

Which IELTS do you need? IELTS Life Skills (UK Visas and Immigration) IELTS

Are you for Academic or General? IELTS test formats • Academic module • General training module

What’s in the exam Paper Content Time Listening 40 questions Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes’ transfer time) Reading 40 questions 60 minutes Writing 2 tasks 60 minutes Speaking 3 parts 11– 14 minutes

Listening • Listen carefully to the introduction to each section. • Use the time at the beginning of each section. • Write all your answers as you listen. • Keep to the word limit. • Try to answer all the questions. • Transfer your answers at the end of the test. • Write clearly. Check your spelling.

Reading Keep an eye on the time. Skim the questions before reading the text. Read through the text quickly. Copy words accurately from the text. Spelling and grammar are important. • Keep to the word limit. • If you cannot do a particular question, leave it. • Don’t forget that you must write your answers on your answer sheet. • •

Writing • • • Read the rubrics and follow the instructions carefully. Finish Writing Task 1 after about 20 minutes. Drafting? (write in pen or pencil; you may erase/cross out) Make sure that you use figures or data accurately. Remember that Writing Task 2 carries more marks. Organisation of ideas: argument – supporting evidence. Relevance. Use academic language. Avoid repetition. Avoid banality. Write as clearly as possible.

Speaking • Eye contact. • You benefit from the fact that you’re being recorded. • Listen carefully to the questions. • Answer the questions with some detail. • Practise speaking for 2 minutes. • Explain your opinions and give examples to support them.

How to prepare? • www. ielts. org consider doing sample questions and practice test. • Inside IELTS – free online course Get advice from the IELTS experts on https: //www. futurelearn. com/courses/camb ridge-english-ielts/1

Does IELTS include American English? All major varieties of English (American, Australian, British) are acceptable.

What topics are covered in IELTS? A wide range of topics are covered and they are relevant and accessible to those wanting to study at university level. No specialist knowledge is required.