IELTS Life Skill Test

Did you hear about IELTS life skill test? Who is the test for? The test is different from IELTS General test or Academic test?  Don’t worry we give u all the answers. People who want to UK Visas and Immigration (UKV1) need to show their speaking and listening ability for fulfill the application requirement. The test is specially designed for people going to apply for following three types of visas:

• “Family of a settled Person” People who want to want live with spouse or partner or any relative living permanently in the UK.  

• “Indefinite Leave to Remain” those who are already settled and living in UK and want to make UK as their permanent residence.

• “Citizenship Visa” people who are interested to obtain UK Citizenship.

I hope you got the answer of first two questions. Now let’s talk about the test format to know about the difference between regular IELTS and IELTS life Skills test.  There are two CEFR (Common European Framework) levels of IELTS Life Skills test according type of visas.  In both type of test levels Applicant listening and speaking ability is evaluated.

• CEFR Level A1- Speaking and Listening Test. The test is designed for the people who want to obtain “Family of settle Person’ Visa.  The duration of test is 16-18 minutes.

• CEFR Level B1- who want to Get UK Citizenship or want to apply for indefinite leave to remain visa category. The duration of test is 22 minutes.

Before going for test, make sure that you are familiar with test levels and format of test. Each level of test has different types of tasks in different sections. You are allowed to make notes during the test but remember you will not get any marks on them. The speaking test will be taken in pairs and you need plenty of practice for speaking on everyday topics. The speaking test is a recorded test so you don’t need to be nervous. The examiner may interrupt during speaking so don’t worry about timing as each test has standardized terms of timing. In the next post I will describe the standardized timings of different parts and tips to get success in the test.

IELTS Academic Writing Tips

The duration of IELTS writing section is about 60 minutes. There are two parts of IELTS Academic writing section. In task 1, IELTS Candidates required to write at least 150 words and in task 2 at least 250 words.

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 

In task 1, canadiates are presented with a graph, chart, table or any diagram and required to explain, describe and sumrize the information. The candidate may asked to read the data and look into the graph to explain the flow of process and describe in own words.  The graph / table / diagram  may be dealt with any work, event or any object.

In task 1, depending on type of task, the examiner will accessed the ability to compare the data, your skills to organize and present the data and also describe and explain the flow of process and procedure releated to any object, event  or sequence of events or some work.

IELTS Academic Writing Task 2

In Academic IELTS writing task 2, candidate are required to write an essay on given topic. The essay may be related to any problem or it may be argumental essay showing your point of view on particular given topic.

The issues point on essay topics are related to general intrest and suitable  & easy to understand  for undergraduate and post graduate students or candidates looking for professional registrations.  

In task 2, if essay realted to any problem or issue, the examiner will accessed the skills of candidate to explain the possible solutions of problem. If you essay is about an argument, the examiner will check your ability that how you present or justify your opinion through contrast evidence and comparison. He will also check how you evaluate and  implement your ideas by evidence and arguments.

 
IELTS Academic Writing Skill Assessment

In IELTS Academic Writing task 1 and task 2, the certified IELTS examiner will accessed the canadidate writing ability and reponse according to contents of topic. He will aslo check how you orgnize your idea and your range of grammar and vocabulary skills. The four important criteria of marking essay are, reponse, coherence & cohesion, lexical resource and grammar & range of Vocabualry. IELTS writing task 2 is more important than task 1.

Improve Grammar and Vocabulary for IELTS and TOEIC

For mastering in English Language you need to focus on two basic areas of English Language i.e. Vocabulary and grammar. There are many countries where English is not a native Language still consider English vocabulary and grammar very important part of their Educational programs. So, keep in mind that to become proficient in English Speaking or getting control grip on English language you need to improve your grammatical skills and increased your vocabulary. In many French countries, English is considered as Second Language and this truth is acknowledged by worldwide. In different locations of world where English is not a native Language still peoples have expertise in English Language. Although they have English Language skills but still need to get certification of English Language from concerned Language organization for getting admission in foreign countries.

There are different types of English Language proficiency test but generally IELTS and T OFIC are accepted in many foreign Institutes. Students who desire to prepare for IELTS Exam may contact to IELTS Review center’s in different locations all over the world. The IELTS review centres provide complete preparation material and there are many peoples around the world already registered with these centres.

There are two important sections in IELTS exam i.e. IELTS Writing and reading section. The writing section and reading section truly evaluates your English language skills and only students who have good grammatical skills and good vocabulary command over the statement, argument in these sections. Either you have registered for IELTS academic or IELTS general, the examiner evaluates coherence, cohesion and spelling in reading section.

It is little bit difficult to find out grammatical errors in writing through editing process. It is better to use Pencil and paper for writing or you can you any word processing software to write which is helpful to show your grammatical as well as spelling errors. Once you completed the writing, thoroughly check your written matter and review whether any grammatical or spelling mistakes are exist or not. If found any mistakes or errors, edit them before the given time.

Coherence is very essential if you are trying to explain something. You can easily express your main ideas and thoughts in writing with the help of Coherence. Your thoughts have to be linked effectively, so reader can easily understand your main ideas and thoughts without any confusion. The coherence of your essay will demonstrate how fine and constructive you can develop the point of views you have in paragraph form.

Construct the sentence with proper and logical link between Phrases and grammar. If you have properly constructed your easy with the help of coherence, it would be very easy for a reader to understand your concept in easy. Use the proper and correct transition words and ensure that you use appropriate vocabulary in outlining and reporting information.

Finally, while writing an essay most students get an awkward error due to spelling mistakes in text. Review your essay and examine that you have written proper and correct spelling of words in sentences of essay. If you forget or don’t remember the spelling of that particular word, use identical or synonym or any phrase of that word. If you are unsure about spelling of particular words, avoid writing that word. If your essay has lots of spelling mistakes, it will result a low score in essay writing.

IELTS Speaking Band Calculator

If you know that how examiners calculate the IELTS speaking band, you can overcome on many mistakes. In this post I will give you brief information about scoring and band criteria of IELTS Speaking.

There are four important factors that are considered while calculating IELTS Speaking. You should focus on the following factors to get high band in IELTS Speaking.

Fluency

The examiner will analyze your fluency during speaking. Fluency is basically your ability to speak confidently, undoubtedly and without hesitation. Examiners are concerned to examine whether you have an ability to express your thoughts and ideas about particular topics clearly and coherently. While speaking if you take long pause or pause to many times, this may cause reduction in your score and your band will ultimately reduce.

Pronunciation

The examiner will also check how you pronounce during speaking. The examiner will easily analyze your speech and easily judge your pronunciation. Better pronunciation does not mean that you pronunciation should be like a native English speaker. The key factor is to check your ability to pronounce words correctly. The examiner will also check whether you use correct words during each sentence. Accent is not taken in account while grading your IELTS Speaking band, so don’t think too much about it.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is also very important.  The examiner will analyze that how perfectly you utilize vocabulary during each sentence and also check your accuracy. Repeating same words again and again is not a good sign, showing lack of vocabulary. Use variety of vocabulary words and structures during speaking to demonstrate your vocabulary skills.

Grammatical Skills 

During speaking you should also focus on your grammar. The examiner will examine your grammatical accuracy and skills. So this is also very important factor while examiner going to score speaking answers. During speaking you should use proper English grammar because in proper grammar may cause reduction in speaking score which will ultimately effect your overall IELTS Score.

Last but not the Least

First of all control your nerves. Don’t panic; Speak confidently and naturally as possible. Focus on your Fluency, Pronunciation, Vocabulary and Grammatical accuracy. Keep in mind that in speaking module, there are no correct or wrong answers but silence gives you no marks. Try to speak as much as possible considering all the above mentioned factors. Try to answers all the questions in a Good English that will earn you good marks.

Free IELTS Practice Test

If any one gone to take the IELTS test, they should pratice the exams before the actual IELTS Exam. You can prepare yourself through free IELTS practice tests and learn the types of question and answers and also time yourslef and develop your exam tips and tricks. The pratice test gives you the chance to understand the format of test and learn and experiance the type of task you will need to perform during acutal IELTS Exam. You can analyze your self through these pratice tests under timed conditon. After each pratice test you can review your anwsers and compare with the model anwsers. This will helps you to improve your learning skills.

Keep in your mind that your start with Listening test than reading and after reading test you will take writing test, you will perform all three test without any break in a single day. So pratice for IELTS test in a similar manners for acurate preparation of IELTS. Read the each question carefully and carry out each task in the correct order. The IELTS online pratice test is presented over number of web pages, so read it carefully to answer the question in accurate manner.  If you like to practice offline, you need to download the practice test, blank answer sheets and listening transcripts as well as answers to compare your result from answer sheet.

Listening Practice Test

You will pefrom your IELTS Listening test in about 30 minutes. You will be given 10 extra minutes to transfer your answers from question paper to answer sheet. Follow the instruction that will given to you during listening section and understand how to answer each different type of questions. For online practice download the listening transcript and blank answer sheet to start your practice. Set your time clock and start test. You have time to read the question on question paper and hear the recording to place your answer in question paper. The listening audio will be played only once. So listen very carefully.Start listening audio and write your answer in question paper and after 30 minutes transfer your answer in your answer sheet within 10 minutes. No marks will be given if you only write your answer in question paper. You can write your answer either in lower or upper case. Online practice test will be available in four different web pages according to each sections.

IELTS Listening Test Blank Answer sheet 

IELTS Listening Practice Questions

IELTS Listening Practice Answer Sheet

Reading Practice Test

Online reading test will be avaialble on three different web pages as reading section comprise with three sections. You will allowed to perfrom your IELTS reading test within 1 Hours. So, set your time to complete your practice test in one hour. You will find 40 questions in practice papers.Each question carry only one mark. If you want to practice offline than download the desired (IELTS reading academic or IELTS reading General) test papers and blank answer sheet.  Follow the instruction that will be given to you before IELTS reading exam. Do not open the question paper before you allowed to do so. Write your name and candidate number in the spaces on the top of the page.Read the instrution on each reading section to answer the questions properly. You have to compelete and transfer your answer to the answer sheet within prescribed time limit. Once  you finish the test, you will be asked to hand over the question and answer paper in acutal IELTS Exam. Once  you finished the IELTS reading practice test, download the sample answer to compare and reveiw your result.

IELTS Academic Reading Practice Questions

IELTS Academic Reading Blank Answer Sheet

IELTS Academic Reading Answer Paper

IELTS General Reading Practice Questions

IELTS General Reading Blank Answer sheet

IELTS General Reading Answer Sheet

IELTS Exam Registration and Cancellation Process

There are many students who want to register for IELTS Exam but don’t have enough information about IELTS test registration centres. There are overall 900 IELTS registration centre’s available worldwide. You can find your nearest IELTS test centre from IELTS official site. The IELTS registrations centre’s have pleasant and helpful team who will assist you in the whole registration process.

IELTS test conducted four times in a month and during the whole year 48 fixed dates are available for enrolment. Visit your nearest registration centre and check the next available test date according to your requirement. You have to pay IELTS registration fee during enrolment. The fees for IELTS Academic test and General training test are same.

The first step is to locate your nearest test centre and check your desire available dates as well as current fees of registration in your local currency. Check your requirement whether you need to register for IELTS General training or IELTS academic test. Visit the official site and download the IELTS Application form available in PDF format and print it or you can also get the application form from your nearest IELTS registration centre. Read the information and terms and conditions carefully and fill the form and at the end of form place your signature. Compare your valid postal address with your Passport or ID Card.

You need two recent Passport size color photograph and don’t use picture more than six months old. Place your signature on the backside of each photograph. The photo must be clear and don’t use glasses while taking photograph. Bring your original passport and also ensure the validity of your passport. If your passport has been expired than renew it before the registration process. Some registration centres allow registration on national Identity card.

If you already applied for admission in any university or educational institution than mention the details in your IELTS application form, the registration centre’s will then sent your result card to respective university or educational institution. So, ensure you have entered correct information in IELTS Application form.

Visit your nearest centre along-with filled application, two recent photographs and original Passport / ID card and test fee. If you want to send your application form through mail then confirm the method of payment from your registration centre. After the registration you will receive notification from registration centre about your date and venue of test. You can choose your speaking date 7 days before or after the test date.

Once you have registered, the test centre will confirm your IELTS test date, time and venue. Please note the Speaking test can be up to 7 days before or after the test date. On the test day you need to bring your original passport / National ID card that you mentioned in your IELTS form.

Cancel / Postpone IELTS Exam 

If you want to postpone or cancel your application than intimate your registration centre’s 5 weeks ago before the test, you fees will be refund after deducting administration charges. But if you visit the registration centre close to test date whether you are sick / seriously ill or unable to attend test without giving any information the registration centre than you will lose your all fee unless you provide valid / serious medical reason for cancellation. If you are sick / seriously ill and provide a valid medical certificate before a week of test you will refund your fee after deducting local administration charges. The fee will not be refund on minor illness reason.

Many students ask that how many times they cat enroll / sit for IELTS Exam, the answer is very simple, there is no any limit defines by IELTS administration. But it is better to enroll again you must well prepare for IELTS exam through IELTS preparation centre’s. You can improve your IELTS speaking, reading, writing and listening skills through valid practice materials.

IELTS Test Results

IELTS tests marked obtained by test takers in different section of IELTS i.e. Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking are calculated through IELTS band system. The test report score measures the consistency in each section of IELTS. Test takers can achieve band score from one to 9 band scale. The score obtained in each section will eventually become band on each section. Now let’s learn about how IELTS score is marked. The IELTS result band is valid up-to 2 years.

Many test takers what to know that what is passing marks of IELTS test. The answer is very simple; there are no passing marks in IELTS. The IELTS score graded through band system. A test taker can obtained from one band to 9 bands which measure the consistency of individual in every section of IELTS. IELTS score bands are required by different educational institutes or organization for admission purpose. Each institutes or organizations have set its own level of bands to meet the requirement. IELTS test score recognized by over the globe and you can easily search the required scores of specific organizations.

IELTS Test Result Report

Test takers will get the test Report Form after 13 days from the date of test by post at home address.  The test centre will post your result within due time. You only receive one copy of test report form and need to keep it in a safe place. You will also get a sms alert message from test centres and check your result thorough online service. If you need further information regarding test result report than contact to your local centres.

Copies of IELTS Test Report Forms

During registration of IELTS exam you have to mention that whether you need to forward your test report form to any institute or organization. The IELTS test centre will send you one copy to your postal address and you can send up to 5 copies of score report forms to your required institutions. You need to pay the charges of courier service to post the test reports to concerned institutes. The additional 5 copies of test report may be demanded from test centres by paying additional administrative charges to the Local IELTS Administration centre.

Lost IELTS Test Report Form

In case of lost of test report form, you can contact your local test administrative centre to obtained additional copy without any charge. If you test centre has closed after your test due some reasons than you can still obtained your test report form from any other local IELTS test administrative centre within two years after your IELTS result. Search online world wide IELTS centre’s to obtain your result copy.

Apply online for additional test report, fill the complete form and proper mentioned your complete name as appear in your identification document. After filling complete form just submit the form by submit button at the end of page. After that you will required to attach scan copy of Passport or identification document which were used during test. The test report can only be sent to concerned institutes and no additional copies will be sent to the applicant.

Scrutiny of test score result. 

After getting your result, you fee that your result is wrong than scrutinize your result through your test centre within six weeks from date of test. You need to pay security fee to enquire about your result. If your result found wrong after scrutiny than your fee will be refunded. The IELTS score is given to any test takers according to strict assessment guidelines provided to the examiners to maintain quality control procedure.

IELTS Listening Tips and Tricks

Every section is very important in IELTS Exam. You need to work hard on each section if you desire to gain high band in IELTS Exam. In this post I am going to give you some important tricks about IELTS Listening section through which you can gain high band in Listening section. Most of the students face problem in IELTS Listening section due to accent problem of English Language. American English, British English or Australian English each has different Language accent. Until you truly understand the different accent of English Language, it is very difficult to gain high band in IELTS Listening Section.

Now, the question is how to understand the different accent of English Language? The answer is very simple; you have to hear more and more IELTS Listening audios in different English Language accent. More you practice IELTS Listening audios than it become easier to understand the Language accent in real IELTS Exam. Cambridge IELTS Books 1 to 7 contains Listening audios CD’s which can be purchase online or from local Book Shop. There are so many IELTS Listening audios Mp3 are available over the internet which can easily be download and you can practice your listening through these audios.

The most important thing, before actual IELTS Exam take complete sleeps and don’t awake whole night otherwise you will stress on actual IELTS Exam and your overall IELTS Exam might be worse. So be relax and confident. It is very important to take into the consideration that don’t practice IELTS Listening audio’s through head set, because in actual IELTS Exam you will hear the audio’s through load speaker, so make your habit to listen audio’s through speaker as in actual IELTS Exam you need more concentration. IELTS Listening preparation required calm and relax environment where no one can disturb you. During the preparation you should also take care about timing and try to solve IELTS Listening question during practice according to actual IELTS Listening time.

The first test in IELTS Exam is the test of IELTS Listening section. To solve IELTS Listening questions properly you need to hear the audios with concentration and put you Pencil on blank, during listening when you heard the word before the blank than simply write the next word as you listened in audio. Similarly solve all the questions. At the end of Listening, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answer from question paper to the answer sheet. Finally, you have completed your IELTS Listening section. I hope this trick will really helps you in your IELTS Exam.

Reasons of Failure in IELTS Reading Section

There are so many candidates facing difficulty while doing different types questions of IELTS reading section in IELTS (International English Language Testing System).This is normally a common issue with candidates who has taken the IELTS Exam. Some IELTS test takers says that IELTS reading section is the test of candidate knowledge test that how well a test taker fully understand the reading passage and solve the questions intelligently but there are so many candidates argues on this idea that IELTS reading section is not a knowledge based test which analyze the candidate reading capabilities. The other fundamental information regarding IELTS section may be obtained by registering IELTS Review centre available in your nearest location.

There are so many IELTS review centers available in different locations of world, facilitate and guide the candidates who have enrolled for IELTS Exam and their exams dates are close for improving their knowledge and ability to respond questions of IELTS reading section effectively. The IELTS review centers in different locations collect and research the data of candidates who have taken the IELTS exam who have failed to perform well in IELTS reading section and according to it there are two major reasons for failure in reading section of IELTS. 

The first is to improve the weakness relating to vocabulary and grammar. During reading any sentence in a passage if a student has ability to understand the meaning of some words than how can he / she can grasp the meaning the whole sentence? If a student reading any sentence having such kind of grammar which is not familiar with the reader than how can that student understand the meaning of sentence? The fact is that if you are going to prepare for IELTS Exam than you should concentrate on grammar and language skills.  For getting higher marks in reading section it is very important that how well a student grasp the meaning of whole sentence and passage. During reading if a student faces tricky vocabulary than student can get the idea of sentence by reading whole passage. There are many tips and techniques which you will learn in IELTS Review Centre. 

The second problem is limited period of time. Reading any passage within limited time is little bit difficult. It is little bit difficult reading the whole passage within the prescribed time, so student will the how to skim and scan any passage. You will be given about 40 minutes to read the whole passage and transfer your answer to the answer sheet. You have limited time to read the whole passage and it is not necessary to understand the whole passage. You just need to abstract the main idea of the passage to answer the questions relating to the passage, so two important and best skills are skim & scan to quickly finish your reading section and understand the main objective of the passage without wasting your time by reading the whole passage slowly & slowly. If any student learn these skills and effectively use these techniques in reading section than one can defiantly gain high score in reading section of IELTS Exam. Now how can a student learn these tips and techniques then answer is IELTS Review Centre.

After reading above mentioned information you will defiantly love the reading section and find it very easy. Don’t take light to the reading section of IELTS. IELTS review center located in different cities in world wide so the students who want to attain maximum / targeted band in each section of IELTS Section than join the best IELTS Review centre in your area. 

How to Improve your IELTS Score

So you plan to do the IELTS test and want to increase your score? Here are my tips based on my lots of year of training IELTS for students in different countries. They are offered in no picky order.

Prepare, prepare, prepare.... Yes, I know it sounds obvious, but I have known many "safer" candidates to the test a little preparation or not. One candidate told me that they had lived and studied in the United States for over 4 years and well maintained the level of English as a native speaker. He waited a score of at least 8.0 - unfortunately it was 6.5 because he did not understand how to improve score. The test preparation courses prepare you for the test, and you can get a score based on the actual level of English. Find a reputable school or online courses.

Increase your Speed of Reading

Speed! One analysis is that the IELTS test asks examiners to complete too a lot in too small time. Many candidates find that they do not have sufficient time, mostly in reading and writing sections. So what can you do?

Begin by doing a search on the speed reading method to the Internet - there are a lot of excellent sites for some guidelines. When you are sure that you have learned the techniques of reading newspapers and IELTS practice time for yourself. Is it too long? If so, why? Maybe vocabulary has improved or maybe you need more practice techniques of speed reading. In general, try to read as much as possible in the period leading up to your own test.

Accelerate your writing can be just as difficult, especially when you come up with your own ideas when trying to answer the question. You can speed up your writing practice writing sections of the book and the time for you - make sure you do not over tighten the pen, but use a relaxed grip, with one fluid motion.

Improve Listening through Practice

Listen to English as a lot as feasible, so that the ear is listening to the language. Listen to the radio or turn off the DVD English subtitles of the film. Try to England in the evening with friends and to practice listening and speaking - a group, I recognized that I used to be a small fine person for non-English word for the evening, and they gave the money to charity on a weekly basis.

Be sure to read the candidates research instructions. Many students facing hardship they just to dive the Listening section without following instruction. It may contain important information that is needed to answer the questions correctly. For example, listening to the test instructions may contain information about where the "conversation" takes place. You may think you're saving time by skipping the instructions, but it can cost you in the long run.

As opposed to reading and writing, listening and part of the test, you have no control over the time. If you find that the other candidates are writing and you are not as you may very well be lost - do not panic - listen to the voices of the other candidates to move to the next page and do the same thing. You may very well find that you can get on the right track by simply following what other candidates do...

Don't leave blanks

In both cases the reading and listening, you are required to answer different types of questions such as multiple choice, gap fills, short answer, and so on. Either time is short or you do not have a clue then guess the answer. When guessing use logic to try to find the answer and make sure you define the style of the correct answer. You do not lose marks for wrong answer and you might get lucky and win some extra points.

Speaking Test Strategy

It may not seem, but it is only part of the test that you have control over. Be in control, you must be ready to talk, and be positive. As with any interview, the first impression - if you ask questions to give more than a simple "yes" or "no." Be helpful and willing to answer questions. In general, you should talk to 70-80% of the time. Show the examiner that you are fluent and have good grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Be careful with your body language - your body can not take your own life, when you're stressed. Sit good posture and keep your hands in knees in the "formal style." Be aware that the researcher has the same cultural background as you are so controlled body movements is usually the best strategy.

Most interviews language test you will be asked to present - be careful not to become a robot: my-name-is Julia and I-graduated-ABC-university ... try to be natural and friendly person who is keen to talk and have exciting things to say. To learn how to introduce you have given two minutes to write on paper. Include information that you think is interesting and perhaps a little different than the other candidates. Then go out and practice in the first place with those who you know, and then for those people you do not know - it is the content interesting? Does this sound natural when you speak? And so on. How do people react when they hear it? Adjust the content if necessary.

Read Articles

Many candidates found use of article for one of the most difficult tasks in English. There are two kinds of articles in English, and the definite article can be singular or plural. Check your entry to make sure you are involved in and the goods used in the correct format. Use good grammar, use of articles to practice before the test.

Stay updated on the news. Make sure you read the newspaper every day, because the IELTS writing tasks based on points of general interest. In theory, no special knowledge is required to answer questions, but it is always useful to have information on matters of concern to the Anglo-Saxon countries. For example, you probably know about global warming, but you have enough ideas and vocabulary to write an essay arguing for or against a ban on cars in city centers?

Writing tips

Written work usually need to write 150 words and writing, to two 250 If you can not write fewer than the exact words, you can get a maximum score of 5.0. If you write too many words and not enough to do with them again .strategy is to keep an eye on the clock - the time to share the number of words that are needed for each task, typically 20 minutes writing task and 40 minutes to write task two. However, as noted above, read the questions carefully and make sure you follow the instructions of the event.

Online IELTS Results Information

After writing the IELTS, each student is curious about his students. There is no pass or fail in IELTS quality and all results are presented in relation to the band score. IELTS has four modules are marked with a band score and the average of all the notes of the band is taken to obtain an overall score of the group. Band results are given in the range of 1-9, 9 being the best and 1 the lowest band is a band. Each school has its own band levels of the notes and to determine the eligibility of students depend on it.

IELTS results are mail to the student 13 days after the test is completed. A number of test centers also recommend IELTS results via SMS alerts and online services to check their results and IELTS results online. Students should review the test centers; they decided to take the IELTS check if they offer online access to the results. Today, many agencies provide authentication and access IELTS results online. Students can connect their candidate number and passport or ID card information as well as date of birth and date selected for the test to see the results.

The test results are usually stored in the organization's web site for 28-30 days, after which the candidate can not use the network. Students can form their test report was sent to five institutions they want to leave. The test report forms are valid for two years. Students should normally be ready in time to score a good score for the IELTS. Mark the score 8-9 IELTS band allows a student to obtain access to the institutions is very good.

The preferred method of preparation to get a good score for the IELTS is to enroll in classes, which cover all the topics and issues that tend to appear in IELTS. Take lots of practice tests are also a good way to prepare for IELTS. Students should be confident in taking the exam and make sure that they have read all the questions correctly and understand before answering. After this, the student will definitely be a pleasant surprise to their score when they check their IELTS results online.

How to Improve IELTS Listening

IELTS listening test is considered by many to be the mainly tricky part of the IELTS exams. It is tricky not only to the temperament of learning English as a second language, but also because it is very academic in relation to other listening exercises. That said, I think pass IELTS listening test, you need to understand the common barriers to success, and many of them have proven to be other candidates for IELTS.

Emphasis is considered the main problem. It is not always true, even though we certainly anticipate and determine much more effectively if we want a nice speaker. The reason is that it is more understand the sentence level. Many candidates incorrectly IELTS listening skills developed over-concentration on the understanding of individual lexical items.

Then listen to all points in all major certifications such as TOEIC, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, IELTS and others are all important features. One of them is the flow of information dissemination, or the flow of information and the use of triggers and distracters. Starters are the key words that lead the way to listen to the answer. Distracters are only keywords that are bothering you. That's why you need to practice and get used to focus on the main ideas and to eliminate as many distracters.

In addition, IELTS listening passage is read only once. It is also one of the reasons why the IELTS listening is so hard. Candidates tend to get lost and lose confidence when they miss two or more sentences. It does not matter really. The most important thing is that you can understand the main ideas.

Now examine a number of ways to practice listening:

1. You should listen to the many different aspects, and speakers. Doing this will helps you to prepare mentally. So you have a wide range of vocabulary in various subjects. In addition to listening to different speakers in different accents will give you the ability to adapt quickly to changing accent when you pass the IELTS exam.

2. Train yourself to listen to the main ideas and supporting details.

But first, what is the "key to listen to the thoughts" mean? Assume to participate in a business meeting. The first thing you need to know what they are talking about. What are the problems? Then, what is the main idea? You may be able to give you an idea of the vocabulary and gestures they use. The main idea is the most important question, or post a discussion.

IELTS Speaking Tips

Many students through out the world aiming to get admission in foreign University or College and for this purpose they have to clear the IELTS or International English Language Testing System a standardized procedure for evaluating level of English. The level of English is calculated according to the band score achieve by student in IELTS test ranging from 1-9. Most of the foreign universities or colleges in UK, Australia and Canada and rest of the world require 5-7.5 bands depending on their requirements. It is therefore; take the IELTS exam seriously if you really want to get admission and study in a reputable university. The success in IELTS exams depends on the preparation and plan you make before your actual IELTS Exam. You must prepare for all parts of English that a student can be tested. If you are going to appear in IELTS test than learn all about the IELTS Exam that will assist you in cracking the exam. My Blog also offers such a great assistance for students appearing in the IELTS Exam.

Speaking is the main part of IELTS Exam. The Duration of IELTS speaking test is about 15 minutes. It is basically one to on interview between student and IELTS Examiner. The whole conversations during the interview are recorded. In any case you are unsatisfied with the test result than the same recording will be furnished to you. The IELTS Speaking test is use to basically judge your verbal English skills. During the conversation the examiner will examine your grammar, coherence, vocabulary and organization. Here are I am going to give some IELTS Speaking tips that will  definitely help you to improve your speaking section.

• Don’t give your answers in “Yes” or “No” format. Try to give full answer of each question. You may definitely share extra information or knowledge if you have any.

• During conversation avoid long pauses; you should continuously talk and interact with the examiner without hesitation.

• Don’t feel nervous and talk as much as you can because there are no negative marking for this. If you speak less in front of Examiner, it will be difficult for the Examiner to judge your English Speaking skill.

• Do not run like the crazy fox. Before going to answer any question listen carefully the questions. Sometime Examiners will try to mould the questions in a means to bring out the difficult sentence structures. Use proper grammar structure in each sentence during speaking. There are lots or English grammar books available online. You can also browse this blog to search best book for IELTS grammar preparation.

• In the first step Examiner will ask general questions such as information about your home town, your studies & job, shopping places and your hobbies, so you can pre prepare yourself about these types of questions. You can also give your opinion about particular thing during the discussion, for example if you like or dislikes any place or person or thing.

• IELTS speaking test is the test of accuracy. So, if you feel that something is wrong, correct it immediately.

• Speaking test part 2, bullet points provided in all sub-threads need to look for the answer. As memorized speech that can be easily deciphered will not try to read.

• If you do not recognize something, go ahead and inquire the examiner what he or she have it in mind to mean.

• Don't Give every time your personal views about the subject try to provide general feedback.

IELTS Tips and Techniques

Earlier than you go on to the IELTS learning Material and the problems, here are a little frequent consequences to evade and essential approaches that will assist you acquire a maximum IELTS score.

Every Question is not identical, however every question has identical marks, and you can simply use two times the time or additional on a difficult question. It is top to answer the simple questions earliest and response to the hard ones later.

Presume and go on Do NOT turn into sensitively concerned with any question. Even if you believe the questions is shockingly hard or complete incorrect. Just attempt to remove at least single answer (in case of multiple option questions), presume and move on.

Be familiar with that time can be your major opponent positive questions by their changing nature acquire additional time to answer. The initial step to enhanced time managing is to be familiar with these questions. While performing your practice tests, attempt to grow to be more conscious of how much time you have taken to answer a question. You will shortly start to extend an inside Clock that will assist you meet the

Pacing necessities of the IELTS and decrease test nervousness.

Compare & Discard

This is very helpful for multiple picking questions. While there may be an ‘ideal’ reply to a question, it may not emerge as single of the options. What you require to do is evaluate the dissimilar answer options and select the preeminent one offered. Actually you can frequently zero down on two options and remove the ones that are definitely dissimilar from these two.

Examine your potency & weak points and make a learning plan distinctive to these. The significant thing here is to gum to your learning plan.

Plan Your Essay

Take 3 to 5 minutes to consider facing you write. Choose a path and stick to it, Write for twenty to twenty five minutes-and write something significant & logical utilize your last few minutes to analyze your work. Also, assure to write with clear hand writing. If the essay scorers unable to understand the writing of your essay, they will not score it, Graders have very less time to score each essay. Make them comfortable to check your essay. Align your paragraphs extremely and pursue recognized essay-writing measures. Set up your topic in an opening

Paragraph. Consist of a pair of paragraphs with examples that support your position. In conclusion, conclude with a wrapping up. Also, “use bounty of college-appropriate ‘wow’ words-even when small, simple words will do.”

Managing Test Anxiety

More than whatever thing else, the IELTS is a test of your mental strain. There are hundreds of sparkling students who achieve a lot lesser in the real IELTS than they do in their carry out tests. It is significant to supervise your test nervousness. You can attempt using methods like ‘consideration Stopping’, ‘Self-Talk’ and ‘mental picture.

IELTS Sample Graph

IELTS Graph Sample 1

The graph exhibits people using new music places on the internet in fifteen days period of time namely personal choice and trendy pop music.

The general trend demonstrates instability with minor better towards the end of the period.

Beginning from selection of Music websites; 40,000 individual surfing on this new music website on the day first. The fifty percent of the people return to this site on next day. In distinction to this pop display websites was surf by 120,000 music fans on the first day and which reduced a little on the subsequent day there after increases the similar distinction on 3rd day.

Subsequent to 3rd day the interest for equally music lovers on the internet declined gradually- getting highest fall of 40,000 on the Seventh day. While Music selection increased fame, somewhat achieving to get the unique potency of 30,000 listeners on the screen, but was receiving at rest fewer lovers then their challenger Pop crowd i.e. 40,000 on day 7.

In the start of the coming week both grown notable revival after little changes for eighth and ninth day having 40,000 and 50,000 viewers respectively, getting to their max out of one and half 1,000 fresh visitors for Pop Parade on the eleventh day presenting the difference of very little individuals surfing music capital option for the similar day. After that, Music option grown fame on the 12th day for gaining more than 120,000 fresh visitors on web.

At time of ending the Pop sites were surfed by large no. of viewers of 180,000 where as sides situated to Music option neither was nor discover by more than 80,000 explorers on the final day of the report.

IELTS Graph Sample 2 

The bar chart shows an analysis on two diverse age crowds on the reason causal to make their atmosphere enjoyable for working.

These causes are separated in to inner and outer reasons.  The inner reasons are the team strength, capable boss, esteem from social group and job satisfaction. The outer reasons are possibility for individual growth, job protection, promotional scenario and money.

On the inner reasons above fifty percent in both age classes decided that team spirit, competent boss and job satisfaction are necessary to create their surroundings enjoyable. While on the external reasons, there are different outcomes. On the possibility of individual growth and promotional features, 80% to 90% of the younger groups were in support while merely fewer than 50% of the elder group thinking so. A parallel model is also famous on job security. In connection to money, 69% to 70% on both age groups said it is necessary.

In conclusion, the inner causes have parallel reactions from the two age groups whereas they had different reactions on the outer factors.

How to get High Marks in IELTS Essay Writing

Below i m going to give you some valuable tips that how to get high marks in IELTS Essay writing section. Just follow the tips and you will definitely obtain high marks in Essay writing section.

1. Ensure that you study all of the information in the questions very vigilantly and answer correctly.

2. Ensure that you pursue all directions as well as the number of words that you require to write.

3. Ensure that you discontinue Writing Task 1 after 20 minutes to let sufficient time to respond Writing Task 2.

4. Keep in mind that Writing Task 2 holds more marks, so you require lots of time to answer it.

5. Ensure that, for Task 1, you write information correctly from the question paper.

6. Ensure that you prepared for your thoughts earlier than you start to write. In Writing Task 1, discontinue locating and choosing the most significant pieces of information. For Writing Task 2, take time to put in order your thoughts and disagreement.

7. Ensure to give sustaining facts for any of your arguments or analysis in Writing Task 2.

8. During remaining time to verify your answer for slapdash blunders at the end. attempt to ensure for spelling faults, tense errors, singular or plural mistakes and verb and subject agreement and problems of fluency.

9. Confirm that all of your thoughts are appropriate to the question.

10. Attempt to keep away from duplicating the same terms, phrases and thoughts too frequently. Attempt to apply a variety of vocabulary. Attempt to confirm that you do not do again the similar thought too frequently, ensure you explore special thoughts to give a well-balanced answer.

11. Confirm to write as point to point as feasible.

12. Ensure that you supply prearranged and connected paragraphs and that the quality of your language is academic.

13. Don't duplicate from other people’s material.

14. Try to write more than the required number of words.

15. Don’t’ try to copy instructions repeatedly in your answers sheet.

16. Try to avoid writes any thing in bullet or note forms.

17. Don’t escape any information that is necessary to write.

18. Don’t spoil your time remembering essays by heart during the writing section of IELTS. You will be 

punished for this and you will misuse precious time that could be used up mounting fine writing skills.

IELTS Essay Writing Tips

IELTS Test takers have to write an essay up-to to 250 words in task 2 in IELTS academic module. In this module students need to write an essay regarding general interest and students are able to get good marks. The important thing is time management, through proper time management in the whole section, students can get better marks. Most of the students unable to write complete essay within the given time frame due to lack of practice. It is, therefore, I am going to explain you some important tips for IELTS Essay writing.

Better IELTS Essay Writing Tips

1- Initially approach the time issue, you should get ready for writing an IELTS essays keeping in brain that you will have just 40 minutes. You have to make a decision how to handle your time in the initial position by distributing the time accordingly. For example, you have to accumulate five minutes to consider and build up ideas another five minutes for writing an outline, give five minutes to the introduction, expend twenty minutes in body and five minutes for the conclusion.

2- The point of view should be well-organized, well-written and well-explained in IELTS, they should be relevant to the essay matter while there should be an excellent use of examples, information and facts to support the point of view but re-check they are all well-ordered because a random essay would only confuse the reader.

3- Appropriately manage the paragraphs in IELTS essays would also make sure some excellent points, since you have to summarize the whole thing in 250 words limit then preferably there should be just five to six lines in one paragraph. You should ensure every paragraph is arguing a separate thought from the remaining which is also supported by appropriate supports. However, you have to ensure as well that all paragraphs are consistent with each other.

4- It is suggested that before you finish your IELTS essay read again and again for proofread, because sentence compositions, spelling errors and other mistakes are counted in the test.

5- It have been experience that almost all the students are unable to express their point to the person who reads efficiently, so ensure you are using each methods successfully to give your point in an comprehensible way. It is suitable that you go for a convincing language consecutively to converse with the reader because it is a large influential tool.

6- Ensure you are not using high pitch words in your IELTS essay, these days Examiners don’t get impressed with the utilization of pointless words relatively they want to read impressive that is clear and logical.

Therefore, you should ensure that you are following the above mentioned tips for writing IELTS essay if you would like some excellent marks in the academic writing test. IELTS essay test are not that complicated, a student should just ensure of some little yet significant things which can facilitate them succeed points. Last but not the least advice is to improve time management as recommended above and if you face any kind of problem you can inquire through the instructor anytime to take you out of it with no trouble.

IELTS Online English Training

Ask any student in school and they will tell you that testing is stressful. It's one thing to learn the material, but to have to show exactly how much you know by taking a test can be hard on the nerves, especially if you do not trust your knowledge in the first place. This is even more anxiety when production or not you will be able to pursue your goals in life hinge on you getting a good test score. This is how people feel about the IELTS. If you want to improve your test scores so that you can pursue your dreams, then a language training program online IELTS can help you prepare for success.

IELTS is for International English Language Testing System. It was planned to test your skill to commune successfully in English. A person is generally required to take the test or the TOEFL in order to obtain a visa or go to school in an English communicating country. Failing this test is to put your plans until you are able to pass. An online course IELTS Language training can provide you with the skills and confidence you need to ensure you get the score that will open doors for you.

To pass the IELTS exam, you must have a best level of perceptive of the English language. IELTS Language preparation will be your colleague online with a native English speaker who will work with you to develop not only your language easily, but also your writing abilities and reading comprehension. The teacher will assess your current level of control, and suggest areas that need improvement. They will then build a customized program that focuses on strengthening you in the areas where you are weakest, so that you can pass the test with confidence.

The great thing about language training online IELTS is that it fits into your life. Because the training takes place online, you can connect at any time you have a free moment and anywhere you have an internet connection. For example, you're on holiday with your family, you can use the WiFi service from the hotel to continue your training so you do not delay. Even if you have studied English in a university course, taking an exam preparation course will help you hone your skills so you can rest assured that you will pass the IELTS with flying colors.

Dates in IELTS Listening

There are some questions in the IELTS listening module asking the candidate to find dates and write in different forms. It is obvious that most of the topics discussed can easily find the answer, but lose points because they are wrong on the transfer sheet or piece of LR. Reading the article carefully will surely help you to avoid these careless mistakes.

The most important information about writing dates in the IELTS listening module is to never write dates like 07/1/2012. If you have written well, a U.S. person will perform at the 7th January 2012. However, a British citizen will read the same date to be July 12, 2012. Thus, to avoid confusion, you must write the dates in the IELTS listening than July 12, 2012 instead of 07/1/2012. Otherwise, you can also write July 12, 2012. 12th July 2012 and July 12th 2012, are correct.

Sometimes the months are written using short forms as of January January to December or Decrease. These short forms are not accepted as well. If you write using short forms of the name of the month, it will not be accepted and will be marked as bad a spelling mistake. Similarly, the day must also be written in the same way. For example, you should write instead of Saturday Sat Another thing is capitalizing the first letter. Write 'December' or 'Saturday' will be treated as spelling errors. So you must write the months and days with the first letter capitalized as "December" and "Saturday."

Understanding pronunciation is also important for the IELTS listening module. If months, non-native English users often confused when they hear the correct pronunciation of January, April, May and August. Similarly, days like Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday also create the same level of confusion. Cambridge ESOL people could be aware of this weakness and therefore often integrate these days and months listening to the questions.

The figures are sometimes confused too. A sure gain technique is to learn to differentiate between certain pairs of common numbers like these sounds. These pairs are 13-30, 14-40, 15-50, 16-60, 17-70, 18-80 and 19-90. The only remedy is to be deliberately cautious. There are also pairs or alphabets they are commonly used by Cambridge ESOL in the IELTS. BP, DT, H-8, SX and MN are the pairs that you have to watch very carefully to the IELTS listening.

All standardized test such as IELTS is really difficult for most of the subjects examined. However, there are still people who really excel in these tests. The key is obviously to practice as much as possible and to identify common patterns.

IELTS Essay Planning and Preparation

Of course, if you take the IELTS, you want to get the max IELTS score. For many students, the hardest part of the event seems to be the written test, in particular for task two.

I have observed many students often feel nervous when they are going to write an IELTS essay, I think initially every test taker faces the same situation at the beginning, when they start to write any essay, So here I m going to explain IELTS writing test in a easy steps. Before writing IELTS Essay the first step is to analyze the structure of Essay. Every essay constitute into three parts:

• Introduction of Essay

• The main objective of Essay

• The conclusion of Essay

In this post, I would look at the introduction of your essay IELTS in more detail (positions next cover the body and conclusion.)

When planning your essay, you should be aware of what items you put in each section.

The first part of the Essay is Introduction. Introduction is very important because it create immediate impact on IELTS examiner. Write the introduction and analyze the following things:

• Understand the subject of essay

• Impact of introduction on you

• Must be too attractive to force you read rest of ideas in the essay.

I always advise my students to keep the formula in mind when you write an introduction:

1. Write a general statement or neutral on the subject.

2. Re-writing the statements of the task in your own words:

(You obviously will not be given any credit for the simple copy; you must show that you understand the task)

3. Add your own opinion

I will examine two examples of IELTS Writing task 2 here: taken from IELTS official website, one is academic & another is general.

Academic IELTS writing task two sample questions

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.


Write at least 250 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Attitudes toward smoking have changed over the last thirty years. (1) A result of this is that some companies do not allow smoking in their premises and that some governments have banned smoking in public places. (2). Many people are in favor of the smoking regulations, but also fear that this means a loss of some of our freedoms. (3) I think these types of rules and laws related to smoking do not take away our freedom to all.

Write an Essay on following subject:

It is inevitable that technology develops so traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible - you can not have both.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Globalization has made the technology is developing very rapidly throughout the world. (1) Some people believe that these technological developments will result in a loss of traditional crops such as technology and tradition can not co-exist. (2) It is my belief that, with sensitivity and careful planning, humanity may enjoy the benefits of technology without sacrificing our traditional cultures (3).

General IELTS writing task two sample questions

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write an Essay on following subject:

Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. It's a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom.

Do you agree or disagree?

I hope above mentioned tips will be helpful for you for best IELTS Essay Preparation.Good Luck !!