IELTS
IELTS is a widely recognized English language proficiency test used by individuals for various purposes, such as studying, working, or immigrating to English-speaking countries. The test assesses your ability to communicate effectively in English across four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. As one of the best IELTS coaches in Panipat, Karnal, and Sonipat, we develop all of the skills that you need to crack IELTS for your abroad journey of study.
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IELTS - FORMATS
IELTS is available in two main formats IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. The Academic version is typically used for university admissions, while the General Training version is often required for immigration or work purposes.
Test Sections :
1. Listening: You listen to a range of recordings and answer questions based on them.
2. Reading: You read a variety of texts and answer questions to assess your comprehension.
3. Writing: You complete two writing tasks. In the Academic version, you respond to a graph or chart and write an essay; in the General Training version, you write a letter and an essay.
4. Speaking: You have a face-to-face interview with an examiner, which assesses your spoken English skills.
5. Scoring: The IELTS scores are reported on a nine-band scale, ranging from Band 1 (Non-User) to Band 9 (Expert User). Each section receives a separate band score, and your overall band score is the average of the four sections.
6. Validity: IELTS scores are valid for two years from the date of the test. After this period, the scores expire and are no longer considered valid.
7. Test Dates: IELTS tests are typically offered multiple times a month, providing candidates with flexibility in choosing a suitable test date.
Structure of the IELTS :
1. Listening (30 minutes):
- The Listening section evaluates your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts.
- The section includes four recorded monologues and conversations.
- You'll listen to these recordings and answer a set of questions related to them.
- The questions progress from simple to complex, testing your comprehension, detail recognition, and ability to follow the main ideas.
2. Reading (60 minutes):
- The Reading section assesses your reading comprehension skills in academic and general contexts.
- The Academic version includes three long texts taken from books, journals, or articles. The General Training version includes various types of texts, including advertisements, notices, and opinion pieces.
- You'll need to answer a series of questions based on the provided texts. The questions test your ability to locate information, understand main ideas, infer meaning, and analyze the writer's intentions.
3. Writing (60 minutes):
- The Writing section measures your ability to express ideas in writing coherently and effectively.
- The Academic version comprises two tasks: Task 1 requires you to describe visual information (charts, graphs, diagrams), while > Task 2 involves writing an essay on a given topic.
- The General Training version also includes two tasks: Task 1 requires you to write a letter based on a given situation, and Task 2 involves writing an essay.
- For both versions, Task 2 holds more weight in terms of scoring, as it assesses your ability to present and support an argument.
4. Speaking (11-14 minutes):
- The Speaking section evaluates your ability to communicate effectively in spoken English.
- The section consists of a face-to-face interview with an examiner.
Part 1: Introduction and Interview - You answer questions about yourself, your interests, and familiar topics.
Part 2: Long Turn - You receive a task card with a topic. You have one minute to prepare, and then you speak about the topic for up to two minutes.
Part 3: Discussion - The examiner asks further questions related to the topic in Part 2. This section encourages a more in-depth discussion and explores your ability to express and explain ideas.
The IELTS exam is scored on a nine-band scale, with each section receiving a separate band score. The four section scores are then averaged to provide an overall band score. The band scores range from 1 (Non-User) to 9 (Expert User).
It's important to choose the appropriate version of IELTS based on your goals. The Academic version is typically required for university admissions, while the General Training version is often used for immigration or employment purposes. Understanding the structure of the IELTS exam and practicing with sample questions and mock tests can help you prepare effectively for the test.
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She is a seasoned sales director and program development leader in international education. For three years, she was a pathway programs and sales director for North America at Oxford International Education Group, where she strategically planned the growth of their pathway programs and ran a global sales team and a large network of agents. She managed sales teams based in markets including South East Asia, Russia, Middle East, and North Africa.
Prior to that, she spent nearly 12 years at EF University Preparation Abroad — International Language Centers, equipping international students with the academic and language skills required for higher education. Her most recent role was program director for North America, directly managing program managers, advisors, teaching, and administrative staff in East and West Coast language schools.
How originally hails from the United Kingdom, educated at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England. She currently lives in Vancouver, Canada.
