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| English Language Courses |
| About Us |
| IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s proven English language test. |
IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 500 locations in 120 countries. |
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University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)
Cambridge ESOL is the world's leading provider of exams for learners of English. |
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| British Council |
| British Council connects people worldwide with the learning opportunities, creative ideas from UK and builds lasting relationships between UK and other countries. |
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| IDP: IELTS Australia |
| IDP IELTS Australia is Australia's international education organisation.
It undertakes a broad range of activities from student advisory services and educational publications to project consultancy and English language teaching and testing. |
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| About IELTS |
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a usual entrance requirement by British, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian universities and for secondary, vocational and training programs. Now
American universities have started accepting valid scores in this exam. |
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| IELTS Structure |
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IELTS covers all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - at nine levels from Non User (1) to Expert User (9).
There are four parts (modules) to the test. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules but they can choose to take either the General Training or Academic Reading and Writing modules.
IELTS Academic Module is recognised widely as a language requirement for entry to all courses in further and higher education and assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
IELTS General Training Module is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education, undertake training programs or for immigration purposes.
The complete test takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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| Common Modules |
| Listening - Time: 30 minutes |
Candidates listen to a number of recorded texts, these include a mixture of conversation, dialogues and feature a variety of English accents and dialects. The recording is heard only once, but candidates are given time to read the questions and record their answers. |
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| Speaking - Time: 10 - 15 minutes |
| The test takes the form of a face to face interview between one candidate and one examiner. Candidates are assessed on their use of spoken English to answer short questions, speak at length on a familiar topic and also to ask questions and interact with the examiner. |
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| General Modules |
| Reading - Time: 60 minutes |
The texts are based in the type of material candidates would be expected to encounter on a daily basis in an English speaking country. They are taken from sources such as newspapers, advertisements, instruction manuals, books and test the candidate's ability to understand and use information. The test includes one longer text, which is descriptive rather than argumentative. |
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| Writing - Time: 60 minutes |
| The format of the test is the same as the equivalent Academic module. The first task requires candidates to write a letter either asking for information or explaining a situation.The second task is a short essay of around 250 words and it is written in response to a given point of view or problem. Candidates are expected to be able to present their own ideas and challenge other ideas, using the appropriate tone or register. |
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| Academic modules |
| Reading - Time: 60 minutes |
There are three reading passages with tasks. Texts are taken from books, magazines, journals and newspapers, all written for a non-specialist audience. At least one of the texts contains a detailed argument. |
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| Writing - Time: 60 minutes |
| For the first task, candidates write a report of around 150 words based on material found in a table or diagram, demonstrating their ability to describe and explain data.For the second task, candidates write a short essay of around 250 words in response to an opinion or a problem. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to discuss issues, construct an argument and use the appropriate tone and register. |
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