🔴 Elakiri IELTS Practice Zone

[Aki992]

I hereby declare this thread as Elakiri's official IELTS practice thread.

In this thread, you can share IELTS documents/ mock tests/ exercises which may help students.
Also, use this thread to get feedback for your writing exercises.

RULES:
Please use English only.
Try to be respectful and professional as you can

Thank you! ​

 

[todd2231048]

Excuse me Mr!
I have no idea about IELTS, its categories, marks to be obtained and etc. Could please give us a little briefing about this?
Thanks in advance

 

[ranatheman]

https://ieltsonlinetests.com/

Good one to practice online

 

[vectorizer]

What are the differences between IELTS general and IELTS UKVI general exams

 

[priyanka_hdp]

Cambridge IELTS past papers

 

[emoji diaries]

I hereby declare this thread as Elakiri's official IELTS practice thread.

In this thread, you can share IELTS documents/ mock tests/ exercises which may help students.
Also, use this thread to get feedback for your writing exercises.

RULES:
Please use English only.
Try to be respectful and professional as you can

Thank you! ​

Now How much it is to do IELTS? 50k?

 

[Stimulus mind]

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[avjayarathne]

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[vectorizer]

Now How much it is to do IELTS? 50k?

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[emoji diaries]

Can anyone explain the difference between paper vs computer test thoroughly.

 

[NaOH]

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[tclanki]

What are the differences between IELTS general and IELTS UKVI general exams

UKVI is similar to the Academic module. The main difference between Academic and general module is, in General module focuses on everyday English where as academic module focuses on education aspects (writing module is very similar to GRE and answers need to be summarized, analyzed in a constructive way).

 

[ranatheman]

Can anyone explain the difference between paper vs computer test thoroughly.

• Paper-based IELTS will come with an answer sheet and a pencil for writing. The candidates will have to write answers on this sheet within the stipulated time. In computer-based IELTS tests, they will have to type answers in their respective boxes on the screen. A pencil or pen and some paper will still be provided for making notes in this format as well. The computer test is tailored for those with basic typing abilities.

• Like the paper-based IELTS examination, the computer-based version begins with Listening, followed by the Reading and Writing tests. The Speaking test is held on the same day before or after the computer-based examination.

• In the paper-based IELTS format, the candidate will be writing answers in the question booklet while hearing the recording. They get 10 minutes at the close of the Listening section for transferring the answers to the official answer sheet. The candidate will be typing answers in suitable boxes on the screen in the computer-based format. They will have time between the sections for scrutinizing answers without any extra time at the conclusion.

• Everybody appearing for IELTS on the computer will get their machine, a high-quality display unit, headphones for taking the Listening section, and a brand-new room for testing. They will not have to talk to the device so no microphone will hinder performance. Most centers offer noise-canceling headphones to enable better emphasis on self-performance.

https://www.upgradabroad.com/exam/ielts/difference-between-computer-based-and-paper-based-ielts

 

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[Aki992]

Excuse me Mr!
I have no idea about IELTS, its categories, marks to be obtained and etc. Could please give us a little briefing about this?
Thanks in advance

Yes of course,

In a nutshell, there are 2 test formats to choose from.

IELTS Academic and IELTS General

Academic is for test takers who wish to get higher education and General for those who wish to migrate to an English-speaking country.

There are four components in IELTS

Listening
Reading
Writing &
Speaking

In the Listening component, you have to answer 40 questions while listening to four audio clips ( approximately 30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time )

Clip 1 - Conversation between two people
Clip 2 - Monologue
Clip 3 - Conversation between up to four people
Clip 4 - Monologue ( Academic Subject, Research )

Each section is heard once only.

In the reading section, you have to read 3 texts and answer 40 questions in 60 minutes.

In the writing section, there are 2 tasks. You are required to write at least 150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2.

Task 1 - Usually Graph / Table / Diagram
Task 2 - An essay

again 60 min

In the speaking section, You have to speak for 10 - 15 minutes face to face or via video call.

Part 1 - Introduction and Interview
Part 2 - Speech on the topic given by the examiner.
Part 3 - Discussion on that particular topic



PS: I have only talked about the academic test above. If you want to know more depth about this test system then you should refer official IELTS paper books.

Thank you and good question !

 

[emoji diaries]

• Paper-based IELTS will come with an answer sheet and a pencil for writing. The candidates will have to write answers on this sheet within the stipulated time. In computer-based IELTS tests, they will have to type answers in their respective boxes on the screen. A pencil or pen and some paper will still be provided for making notes in this format as well. The computer test is tailored for those with basic typing abilities.

• Like the paper-based IELTS examination, the computer-based version begins with Listening, followed by the Reading and Writing tests. The Speaking test is held on the same day before or after the computer-based examination.

• In the paper-based IELTS format, the candidate will be writing answers in the question booklet while hearing the recording. They get 10 minutes at the close of the Listening section for transferring the answers to the official answer sheet. The candidate will be typing answers in suitable boxes on the screen in the computer-based format. They will have time between the sections for scrutinizing answers without any extra time at the conclusion.

• Everybody appearing for IELTS on the computer will get their machine, a high-quality display unit, headphones for taking the Listening section, and a brand-new room for testing. They will not have to talk to the device so no microphone will hinder performance. Most centers offer noise-canceling headphones to enable better emphasis on self-performance.

https://www.upgradabroad.com/exam/ielts/difference-between-computer-based-and-paper-based-ielts

Computer one seems better noh?

 

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[kalhara96]

I only followed this course and got the following result within 5 days. Focused mostly on their course on Writing.
You'll get this course for free if you register for the IELTS exam for IDP.
Overall: 8
Listening: 8.5
Others: 7.5

This is the General Training test BTW.

Course: https://ieltsonline.com/courses/improve-your-ielts-general-writing-score/