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Hari Om Singh
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WHAT IS IELTS

The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, as it is popularly called, is an English Language proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students so as to study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. IELTS is accepted by Universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It has become a mandatory test to study abroad. One cannot be granted a Student Visa without an IELTS Score. The IELTS tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

LISTENING

Listening (40 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)
IELTS Listening has four sections, each with 10 items (or questions). Each item is worth one mark.

Listening test advice

You will be given time to read through the questions before you listen. You will hear each recording of the Listening test only once.

As you listen, write your answers on the question paper. At the end of the test, you will have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet in pencil. You may write your answers in lower case or capital letters.

It is essential that you transfer your answers to the answer sheet. Nothing you write on the question paper will be marked.

follow the instructions carefully
listen for the specific information you want
do not worry if there is a word you do not understand; you may not need to use it if you do not know the answer to a question, attempt it but do not waste time; move quickly onto the next one
be careful with your spelling and grammar
do not panic if you think the topic is too difficult or the speaker is too fast; relax and tune in read, write and listen at the same time
focus precisely on what you are asked to do in completion type questions
pay attention to the word limit
attempt all questions; there are no penalties for incorrect answers
check your answers

Reading (60 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)

Reading has 3 passages and 40 items (questions). Each item is worth one mark.

The Golden Tips for IELTS

1. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

It is important to read the instructions carefully before opting for questions.

2. PAY ATTENTION TO THE WORD LIMIT

for example, if you are asked to complete a sentence using no more than two words, then your answer should be maximum of two words

3. METHOD TO READ TEXTS

pay attention to timing; do not spend too long on one passage or question.
Do not try and read every word; remember, you are reading for a purpose
Skimming and Scanning are important exam skills.
Skimming is the quickest way of finding out what a text, or part of a text is about, and once you know the general subject, it's easier to read for detail. Scanning is the most efficient way of locating the information you need to answer exam questions. It's important to underline or highlight key words or phrases in the questions. This helps you to focus on the Information you need to find in the text.

4. DO NOT READ PASSAGE FIRST

Read the Questions first to understand story to some extent. It will save your time in the examination

5. IMPORTANCE OF EXAMPLE

Example always solves the purpose of reader. It gives the idea how to give the answer.

6. HOW TO SOLVE TITLE/HEADING

Locating information and Matching headings tasks are similar. In both, you have to match information to sections of a text. The difference is that headings generally summarise information in a section while locating information questions usually pick out a key point.

In actual practice, a good reading passage is always divided into three parts:

a) Introduction b) Central idea/description c) Conclusion

It is a fact, a good writer always introduce the Title first, thereafter description and at last he again tries to end the topic in the title form. So to find Title of any paragraph, first scan first 2-3 lines (Topic Sentence) and last 2-3 lines, try to find out the sense(main point) what the writer wants to say, then find a heading that means the same things.

7. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Do not read the options first. Identify the key word in the question first of all. Then scan the text to find it. When you have done this, read the sentences around this key word and see what information best matches the three choices you have.

8. HOW TO SOLVE ‘FILL-UPS’

Fill ups is usually a summary of the passage. It tells you what is mentioned in the passage. There are two types of fill-ups in the IELTS test.
TYPE 1- in which words or phrases are given in the box and one has to choose from to fill the gaps.
TYPE 2- in which one has to find relevant word from the reading passage.

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

A complete sentence is made of three parts. Subject + Verb + Object
See if the gap is in the first part of the line, in the middle or after verbal phrase.
If the gap is in first phase, it means subject is missing. Hence, find out Subject means Noun.
Check properly—Is there any helping verb before the gap like has been, is, has, was, will etc? If yes, fill only required verb.
If before the gap, it is only ‘TO’, it means find out only 1st form of the verb.;
The gap at the end of the line may have adjective or adverb.

NOTE: To find out the keywords in the passage for fill-ups, closely observe the words that come both before and after the gap.

9. HOW TO SOLVE YES/NO/NOTGIVEN

There always confusion among the candidates to take a decision between NO/NOT GIVEN.

FORMULA NO. 1

Follow the instructions step by step:

1. Divide the statement into three parts: a) Subject part b) Verbal part c) Remaining part
e.g. (Electricity / was firstly Generated / by nuclear reactor)
2. Match these 3 parts with the passage of the line where you have already located the keywords. a) If the sense of all three parts matches to sense of passage part, answer ‘Yes’.
b) If any two parts are similar to other two parts in passage, answer is ‘NO’.
c) If only single part make sense with the passage line-answer is ‘NG’

For instance:

Question Part
1	2	3
Electricity	was firstly Generated	by nuclear reactor.

Passage part
1	2	3
The Production of the electricity	was noticed	on Dec. 20, 1951.

Here ---- If 1st part matches to 1st part. 2nd and 3rd part unmatched. Answer is NOT GIVEN.

FORMULA NO. 2

If the fact you are given is clearly in the reading it is True.
If the reading says the opposite of the fact you've been given it is False.
If it is not true or false, it is Not Given.

Writing (60 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9bands)

It consists of 2 tasks (Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2) and candidates must answer BOTH tasks.

WRITING TIPS

Make sure you complete your essay by writing a conclusion, even if this consists of only one sentence. If you are running short of time, it is better to shorten or omit one of your body paragraphs than to fail to complete the task.
Make good use of modal verbs to frame your ideas. Use
- )1. "will" to state your intention: In this essay I will outline three measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of violent behavior.
- 2) emphatic modal verbs such as "must" and "should" to make a suggestion: In my view, the government must bear some of this responsibility.
- 3) "would" to indicate the consequences of implementing a suggestion: This would ensure that the particular circumstances of each case are properly identified and taken into account.
In IELTS Writing tasks, don’t copy information from the question paper, use your own words. Do Paraphrasing.
Make sure that you describe the most important information and that your figures are accurate.
Check your spelling when you have finished and make sure you have written at least 150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2.
In Academic Writing Task 1, don’t forget that you are not expected to give your opinion on the information you are given. You should merely describe the information factually.
In Writing Task 2, if the question asks you to “discuss both views” then you need a balanced argument, so make a list of ideas for and against the issue, and then give your opinion (I believe; I think).
In Writing Task 2, if the question asks you to “discuss both views” then you need a balanced argument, so make a list of ideas for and against the issue, and then give your opinion (I believe; I think).

Speaking (11-14 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)

IELTS Speaking is a one-to-one interaction between the candidate and an examiner. It is as close to a real-life situation as a test can get.

The examiner will ask you about familiar topics such as home, work or studies in part 1. This should help you feel comfortable when speaking.

Try and relax so that you can speak as naturally as possible. Take time before the test to practise speaking with a partner, friend or teacher.
talk as fluently as possible and be spontaneous
relax, be confident and enjoy using your English
develop your answers
speak more than the examiner
ask for clarification if necessary
do not learn prepared answers; the examiner is trained to spot this and will change the question
express your opinions; you will be assessed on your ability to communicate
the examiner’s questions tend to be fairly predictable; practise at home and record yourself

Course Features

Lectures 9
Duration 1.5 hours
Skill level All level
Language English
Students 560
Assessments Yes