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Kala Consultancy is a reputable educational consulting firm that provides guidance and support to individuals who are interested in pursuing education or work opportunities abroad. When it comes to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Kala Consultancy recognizes its importance as a widely recognized English language proficiency test and encourages its clients to undertake this assessment.

IELTS Overview

Full Form: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Year Started: 1980 AD

Score / Grade Range: 0 to 9 at increment of 0.5 band multiple.

Test Score/Grade Validity: 2 Years

Total Test Duration 2 hours 45 minutes.

Annual number of test takers: Over 3 million in 2017.

Test official authorities: British Council and IDP

Countries / Regions: More than 1,200 test centres in over 140 countries.

Introduction to IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a widely recognized and respected English language proficiency test. It is designed to assess the language abilities of individuals who wish to study, work, or migrate to countries where English is the primary language of communication. The IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. The IELTS is accepted by thousands of educational institutions, employers, immigration authorities, and professional organizations around the world.

Ielts Section

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writting
  • Speaking

Listening: In the listening section, candidates listen to a variety of recordings, such as conversations, monologues, and lectures, and answer a series of questions based on the information they hear. This section assesses their ability to understand spoken English in different contexts.

Reading: The reading section consists of a series of passages, usually taken from books, newspapers, magazines, or academic journals. Candidates are required to read the passages and answer a range of questions to test their comprehension skills. The passages become increasingly complex as the test progresses.

Writing: In the writing section, candidates are given specific tasks that assess their ability to write effectively in English. They are required to complete two tasks: Task 1, which involves describing or explaining visual information, and Task 2, which requires writing an essay on a given topic.

Speaking: The speaking section is a face-to-face interview between the candidate and an examiner. It is divided into three parts. In Part 1, candidates answer general questions about themselves and their interests. In Part 2, they are given a topic and have to speak about it for two minutes. In Part 3, the examiner asks further questions related to the topic discussed in Part 2, encouraging a more in-depth conversation.

How many types of IELTS tests are there?

There are two types of IELTS Test namely:

  1. IELTS Academic
  2. IELTS General Training.

IELTS Academic: The IELTS Academic test is developed primarily for people who want to pursue further education or professional registration in an English-speaking nation. It evaluates academic language abilities necessary for university-level courses such as listening to lectures, participating in seminars, reading academic literature, and writing essays. The IELTS Academic test is required by many colleges throughout the world as part of the admissions process. It is also used for scholarship applications and professional registration in disciplines such as medicine and engineering.

IELTS General Training: The IELTS General Training test is intended for people who want to do non-academic training or get work experience in an English-speaking nation. It assesses practical English language abilities needed for daily living, work-related communication, and social interactions. This version of the test is usually required for immigration, job, or vocational training programs.

IELTS Score Scale

Band 9

Expert user

The test requires comprehensive command of the English language. Uses the language fluently and accurately in all contexts.

Band 8

Excellent user

The exam demonstrates a fully functioning mastery of the language, with just minor mistakes and misunderstandings.

Band 7

Good user

The exam taker has a functional command of the language, but with some blunders and misunderstandings. Can use and comprehend advanced language in familiar circumstances.

Band 6

Competent user

The examinee has Despite several inconsistencies, misunderstandings, and erroneous use, has a strong command of the language. Can use and comprehend rather complex language in familiar circumstances.

Band 5

Modest user

The test taker has a limited command of the language, dealing more with general meaning, but is prone to mistakes.

Band 4

Inexperienced user

The fundamental competency of the exam taker is limited to common settings. Has frequent problems with comprehension and expression.

Band 3

Extremely restricted user

Only in relatively typical instances does the test taker express and grasp general messages. Communication breakdowns are common.

Band 2

Intermittent user

The test taker has no meaningful communication save for the most basic facts in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs with isolated words or brief calculations.

Band 1

Non-user

Other than a few isolated words, the test taker has no ability to use the language.

Band 0

Did not take the test

The test taker did not respond to any of the questions.

IELTS Preparation Centre

You can prepare the for IELTS Test from IELTS Instructors from IELTS Preparation Centre.

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