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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language test, essential for those looking to work, study, or live abroad. Additionally, our IELTS Preparation Course focuses on strategies and techniques for all four test components:
- Listening: Learn to listen for gist, specific information, and more.
- Reading: Master scanning and skimming for specific ideas and information.
- Writing: Practice describing and interpreting charts, tables, and diagrams.
- Speaking: Develop skills to respond and organize your thoughts appropriately on various topics.
There are two modules to choose from IELTS Preparation Course which is IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.
| IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
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To study at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. Joining a professional organization or obtaining registration in an English-speaking country often requires a valid English proficiency test score. |
To work or undertake work-related training in an English-speaking country. To immigrate to an English-speaking country and pursue studies or training below degree level. |
Purpose of Taking IELTS Preparation Course
- Academic: For university admissions and academic placements.
- General Migration: For immigration purposes to English-speaking countries.
- Visa: To obtain visas for studying, working, or living abroad.
- University: To meet language requirements for higher education.
- Working Visa: To qualify for work opportunities in English-speaking environments.
Test Format
The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are mandatory in the IELTS Preparation course and are conducted on the same day, with no breaks between them. Candidates should note that the order of these tests may vary. In contrast, the Speaking component can be scheduled up to a week before or after the other tests.
- Listening (Time: 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes extra to transfer your answer to the answer sheet)
There are four sections, which include both monologues and conversations. Additionally, a variety of voices and accents are used and each section is played only once.
- Reading (Time: 60 minutes)
| Academic | General Training |
| There are specifically three long reading passages with tasks. In particular, texts range from descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. Additionally, they may include non-verbal material, such as diagrams, graphs, or illustrations. Moreover, the texts are authentic and taken from various sources, including books, journals, newspapers, and magazines |
There are three reading passages with tasks. Firstly, Section 1 contains two or three short factual texts. In addition, Section 2 contains two short, work-related factual texts. Furthermore, Section 3 contains one longer text on a topic of general interest. Importantly, all texts are authentic and are taken from various sources, including company handbooks, official documents, books, newspapers, and more |
- Writing (Time: 60 minutes)
| Academic | General Training |
| There are two tasks in total. Firstly, in Task 1, you are presented with a table, graph, chart or diagram and are asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in no less than 150 words. In Task 2, you are asked to write an essay of no less than 250 words in response to a point of view, argument or problem. | There are two tasks. Firstly, in Task 1, you are presented with a situation and are asked to write a letter of at least 150 words to request information or explain the situation. In Task 2, you are asked to write an essay of no less than 250 words in response to a point of view, argument or problem. |
- Speaking (Time: 11-14 minutes)
A face-to-face interview comprised of three sections: short questions, speaking at length about a familiar topic and a structured discussion.
Course Objectives of IELTS Preparation Course
- Understand and respond to various spoken texts typical of the IELTS test
- Participate effectively in discussions and improve your speaking skills for the IELTS test.
- Read and interpret academic texts confidently in IELTS Preparation Course.
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