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Dive into my Free IELTS EXAM PREP HUB: packed with IELTS hints, stellar examples, hot topics, study sessions, and engaging videos crafted from years of experience with Brush Up Your English. I'm SUJIN KUNJU KRISHNAN, your guide and the CEO of Brush Up Your English. This platform is a bonus for those enrolled in the Brush Up Your English IELTS course. We're all about reaching for those top scores. Keep scrolling to explore www.brushupyourenglish1.online What's the Lowdown on the IELTS Exam? IELTS translates to International English Language Testing System. It's the big kahuna of English language tests, with examination centers scattered across the globe. That means it's a test that welcomes all flavors of English, not just the British variety. 🌍 

There are four parts to the IELTS test:

 

🗣️ IELTS Speaking - a face-to-face informal

assessment with an examiner (video calls are

also available for the computer-based test) lasting between 11 and 14 minutes and comprised of 3 sections.

   All IELTS candidates undergo the same      evaluation.

👂 IELTS Listening - a 30-minute audio

recording featuring 40 questions. All IELTS

candidates undergo the same assessment.

📚 IELTS Reading - consisting of 3 reading passages with 40 questions, lasting 1 hour.This component is divided into Academic and General Training sections.

✍️ IELTS Writing - divided into two tasks,

Task 1 and Task 2. Task 1 in the Academic module involves writing a brief report on a chart, graph, map, table, etc.

Task 1 in the General Training module involves writing a letter. Task 2, applicable to both Academic & General Training, entails crafting a formal essay. The writing section of IELTS takes a total of 1 hour.

For additional detailed information and advice regarding the examination, click here: IELTS TEST FAQ.

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What is the IELTS Test?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely recognized English proficiency exams in the world, with test centers available in almost every country. Unlike some exams that focus solely on British English, IELTS accepts a broad range of international English variations. It is primarily taken by individuals for academic purposes, professional requirements, or immigration to English-speaking countries.

Candidates have the flexibility to take the test either on paper or on a computer, and the format remains the same regardless of the chosen mode.

IELTS Listening Test Overview

The Listening section consists of four parts with a total of 40 questions.

• Sections 1 & 2 cover social topics, while Sections 3 & 4 are academically focused.
• A variety of question formats are used, requiring specific strategies for each type.
• The audio recording lasts approximately 30 minutes, followed by time to transfer and review answers.
• Every test-taker, regardless of their IELTS module, takes the same Listening test.

For detailed techniques and practice exercises, visit our Listening Test Preparation Page.

IELTS Reading Test Overview

The Reading section includes three passages and 40 questions.

• Academic IELTS features academic-style texts, while General Training (GT) IELTS consists of everyday or workplace-related content.
• The third passage in the GT test is similar to an academic passage.
• There are 14 different question types, applicable to both Academic and GT versions, making it crucial to practice all formats for familiarity and effective strategy development.
• The total duration of the reading test is one hour.

Our website offers comprehensive reading practice for both Academic and General Training candidates.

IELTS Writing Test Overview

The Writing section consists of two tasks, with variations between the Academic and General Training (GT) modules:

• Task 1:
  • Academic IELTS requires a report based on a chart, graph, table, or diagram.
  • GT IELTS involves writing a letter (formal, semi-formal, or informal).
• Task 2: A formal essay, which is the same for both modules.
  • There are five different essay types, making it essential to practice various formats.
  • Since essays are topic-based, you must develop ideas and expand your vocabulary for common themes.

Success in the Writing section depends not only on English proficiency but also on understanding the marking criteria. The test duration is 1 hour.

For a detailed breakdown of IELTS writing band scores, visit our Writing Preparation Page.

IELTS Speaking Test Overview

The Speaking section is an informal, face-to-face conversation with an examiner, conducted either in-person or via video call. The test lasts 11 to 14 minutes and consists of three parts:

• Part 1: A short Q&A session on familiar topics such as hobbies, daily routines, or personal interests.
• Part 2: A 2-minute monologue, where you speak on a given topic after 1 minute of preparation.
• Part 3: A discussion where the examiner asks in-depth questions related to the Part 2 topic.

Since the test is topic-based, developing topic-specific vocabulary is crucial. Understanding the marking criteria is essential for scoring well.

All candidates take the same Speaking test format.