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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Introduction to IELTS

IELTS means International English Language Testing System.
IELTS is a testing system used to evaluate our proficiency in  English.

IELTS is conducted in four modules 
  • LISTENING
  • READING
  • WRITING
  • SPEAKING
Candidates have to work hard on these four modules to gain good score or band scores.


Tests are conducted in two modules
 
  • IELTS  ACADEMIC MODULE
  • IELTS  GENERAL TRAINING MODULE
Academic module is  for candidates those who have to enroll in university courses.

General  module is  for candidates for enrolling in vocational training or secondary school.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

DURATION OF MODULES

Listening test :
  • 4 sections
  • 40 questions
  • about 30 minutes to answer the questions


Reading.test :
  • 3 sections
  • 40 questions
  •  60 minutes to complete  the task.

Writing test :
  • 2 sections
  • section one (to write in at least 150 words) 
  • section two (to write in at least  250 words)
  • 60 minutes to complete  the task.

Speaking test :
  • 3 sections( introduction,discussion....)
  • 11-14  minutes to complete  the task.

Friday, April 15, 2011

IELTS - TIPS FOR GOOD SCORES

LISTENING TIPS

  • Make sure that your headset is working properly.
  • Follow the instructions as you listen.
  • While getting few seconds to go through the questions, make some guesses for answers also.  This may can help you to find the answers easily as you hear the talk.
  • Avoid maximum errors to gain good scores.
  • Give answer to all questions(there is no minus mark for wrong ones).
  • Make sure all the answers are copied to the answer sheet.


Thursday, April 14, 2011

IELTS-TIPS FOR GOOD SCORES

Writing Tips
  • Read the question until you get a clear idea.
  • Make a plan about the paragraphs, keywords outline.
  • Avoid repeating the very same words, points etc.
  • Always use the formal language.
  • Proper introduction,paragraphing and conclusion are very vital.
  • Do not go off topic , this may reduce your scores
  • Recheck your answers for the errors.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

GOOD COMAND IN GRAMMAR IS VERY ESSENTIAL TO LEARN ENGLISH

WITHOUT GOOD FOUNDATION IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BUILD SOMETHING. Remember grammar is the foundation every languages. Frankly I suggest you to work on your grammar till u became very proficient.