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What is the purpose of the IELTS test?
What is the purpose of the IELTS test?
Which component of the IELTS test focuses on the candidate's oral fluency?
Which component of the IELTS test focuses on the candidate's oral fluency?
What type of questions are included in the Reading section of the IELTS test?
What type of questions are included in the Reading section of the IELTS test?
In which section of the IELTS test are passages recorded by native speakers?
In which section of the IELTS test are passages recorded by native speakers?
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Which task in the Writing section of the IELTS test usually requires candidates to write an essay?
Which task in the Writing section of the IELTS test usually requires candidates to write an essay?
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What does the Speaking component of the IELTS test assess?
What does the Speaking component of the IELTS test assess?
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Study Notes
IELTS Test Overview
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study, work, or migrate where English is used as a language of communication. It provides a valid and reliable assessment of the candidate's ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Components of the IELTS Test
Reading
The Reading section consists of three parts, each containing multiple-choice questions based on authentic texts from books, newspapers, magazines, and other materials relevant to those seeking to emigrate. These texts may involve simple or complex issues; they may require close attention and careful analysis.
Speaking
The Speaking component includes a face-to-face interview with a certified examiner. This part of the test focuses on the candidate's oral fluency, grammatical range and accuracy, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It also assesses the candidate's ability to interact in English with various types of people within everyday social contexts.
Listening
The Listening section is made up of four sections, each containing ten questions. The passages are recorded by native speakers and cover topics relevant to those wishing to emigrate. The candidate listens to the material once only and then chooses the correct answer from a list of options.
Writing
The Writing section consists of two tasks, both of which are writing tasks. In Task 1, candidates write on a graph, chart, or diagram. In Task 2, candidates write an essay. The writing tasks are based on authentic texts that are designed to be of interest to the candidate.
IELTS Test Scores
The IELTS Test is graded on a banded score from 0 to 9, with 9 being the highest and 0 the lowest. The IELTS test is usually taken in countries where there is an official IELTS test center, or via the British Council or IDP Education.
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Description
Learn about the different components of the IELTS test, including Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing sections. Understand how the test is structured and scored to assess candidates' English language proficiency for study, work, or migration purposes.
