IELTS

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IELTS-A

++ANSWERTITLE What is the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS-A measures a candidate’s English-language ability for advanced academic study. It tests and affirms English reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEDo I need to take the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER If you’re considering an academic career in the English-speaking world, doing well on the IELTS-A is an important first step.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow do I study for the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER Trivium Test Prep’s IELTS-A study guide provides you with a detailed overview of the IELTS-A so that you know exactly what to expect on test day. We take you through all the concepts covered on the assessments and give you the opportunity to test your knowledge with practice questions.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow do I schedule the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS is administered on Saturdays and Thursdays, four times a month, at testing sites around the world. To find the closest test center near you and register for a test, check ielts.org.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The exam is composed of four tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Candidates must take the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests on the same day. These three tests may be administered in any order. The Speaking test may be administered on the same day or on a different day.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-A Listening portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The listening portion of the IELTS-A includes:

• a conversation in a social context

• a monologue in a social context

• a conversation among multiple people in an educational context

• a monologue on an academic topic

Each recording is followed by various question types to test for comprehension (e.g., filling out a diagram, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, true or false, short answer).ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-A Reading portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The reading portion of the IELTS includes:

• 3 articles or excerpts from books, magazines, or newspapers on academic topics of general interest at the undergraduate level (total text length is 2,150 – 2,750 words)

Each section is followed by various question types to test for comprehension (e.g., filling out a diagram, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, true or false, short answer).ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-A Writing portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The writing portion of the IELTS-A includes two tasks:

1. Review and describe visual data (e.g., graph, diagram, chart)

2. Write an essay responding to a certain perspective or evaluating and challenging an argument.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-A Speaking portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS-A speaking portion includes a live, three-part interview with another individual in English that includes:

1. A general introduction with the interviewer (4 – 5 minutes)

2. An individual long-turn on a topic chosen by the interviewer (3 – 4 minutes)

3. a two-way discussion with the interviewer on the topic raised in Part 2 (4 – 5 minutes)ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow is the IELTS-A administered? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS is administered at testing sites around the world. To find the closest test center near you and register for a test, check ielts.org. On test day, arrive early. Check with the facility and ielts.org to make sure you know what type of identification to bring (usually government-issued photo identification).ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow long is the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS-A has 82 questions and an interview. The total test taking time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes total.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow is the IELTS-A scored? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You cannot pass or fail the IELTS. Instead, your results are reported as “band scores” on a scale of 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). On the Listening and Reading tests, you will receive one point for each question you answer correctly out of the 40 questions. On the Writing test, examiners will take into account IELTS Writing test assessment criteria. On the Speaking test, examiners use IELTS Speaking test assessment criteria.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow do I check my IELTS-A score? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You can either request a hard copy or E-Delivery option for receiving your results. Results for the IELTS on paper are available 13 days after you take the test, whereas the results for the IELTS on the computer are available after three to five days after you take the exam.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is a good score on the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER A score of 6 or above is considered competent, with a 9 being expert.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLECan you fail the IELTS-A? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You cannot pass or fail the IELTS. Instead, your results are reported as “band scores” on a scale of 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest).ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLECan you retake the IELTS-A?ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWERYou can retake the IELTS-A as many times as necessary.ANSWER++

IELTS-GT

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is the IELTS-GT?ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS-GT measures a candidate’s English-language ability for use in the workforce. It tests reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities in workplace-specific situations. The IELTS-GT can also be used to qualify for study or professional training below degree level in English-speaking schools.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEDo I need to take the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER If you’re looking to work in a field that requires English language proficiency, scoring high on the IELTS-GT is an important first step.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow do I study for the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER Trivium Test Prep’s IELTS-GT study guide provides you with a detailed overview of the IELTS-GT so that you know exactly what to expect on test day. We take you through all the concepts covered on the assessments and give you the opportunity to test your knowledge with practice questions.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow do I schedule the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS is administered on Saturdays and Thursdays, four times a month, at testing sites around the world. To find the closest test center near you and register for a test, check ielts.org.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The exam is composed of four tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Candidates must take the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests on the same day. These three tests may be administered in any order. The Speaking test may be administered on the same day or on a different day.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow is the IELTS-GT Administered? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS is administered on Saturdays and Thursdays, four times a month, at testing sites around the world. To find the closest test center near you and register for a test, check ielts.org.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow long is the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS-A has 82 questions and an interview. The total test taking time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes total.ANSWER+

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-GT Listening portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The listening portion of the IELTS-GT includes:

• a conversation in a social context

• a monologue in a social context

• a conversation among multiple people in an educational context

• a monologue on an academic topic

Each recording is followed by various question types to test for comprehension (e.g., filling out a diagram, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, true or false, short answer).ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-GT Reading portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The reading portion of the IELTS includes:

• 3 articles or excerpts from books, magazines, or newspapers on academic topics of general interest at the undergraduate level (total text length is 2,150 – 2,750 words)

Each section is followed by various question types to test for comprehension (e.g., filling out a diagram, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, true or false, short answer).ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-GT Writing portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The writing portion of the IELTS-GT includes two tasks:

1. Review and describe visual data (e.g., graph, diagram, chart)

2. Write an essay responding to a certain perspective or evaluating and challenging an argumentANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is on the IELTS-GT Speaking portion? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER The IELTS-GT speaking portion includes a live, three-part interview with another individual in English that includes:

1. A general introduction with the interviewer (4 – 5 minutes)

2. An individual long-turn on a topic chosen by the interviewer (3 – 4 minutes)

3. a two-way discussion with the interviewer on the topic raised in Part 2 (4 – 5 minutes)ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow is the IELTS-GT Scored? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You cannot pass or fail the IELTS. Instead, your results are reported as “band scores” on a scale of 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). On the Listening and Reading tests, you will receive one point for each question you answer correctly out of the 40 questions. On the Writing test, examiners will take into account IELTS Writing test assessment criteria. On the Speaking test, examiners will take into account IELTS Speaking test assessment criteria.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEHow do I check my IELTS-GT score? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You can either request a hard copy or E-Delivery option for receiving your results. Results for the IELTS on paper are available 13 days after you take the test, whereas the results for the IELTS on the computer are available after three to five days after you take the exam.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLEWhat is a good score on the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER A score of 6 or above is considered competent, with a 9 being expert.ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLECan you fail the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You cannot pass or fail the IELTS. Instead, your results are reported as “band scores” on a scale of 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). ANSWER++

++ANSWERTITLECan you retake the IELTS-GT? ANSWERTITLE++

++ANSWER You can retake the IELTS-GT as many times as necessary.ANSWER++

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