IELTS

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a globally recognized English language proficiency test for non-native English speakers. It’s used for study, work, or migration to countries where English is the primary language, such as the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

🌍 Purpose of IELTS

Use CaseExamples
Study AbroadUniversity admissions in the UK, Canada, Australia, etc.
ImmigrationPermanent Residency (PR) applications for Canada, Australia
WorkJobs requiring English skills abroad (e.g., nurses, engineers)

📝 IELTS Exam Format

There are two types of IELTS tests:

  1. IELTS Academic – for higher education or professional registration
  2. IELTS General Training – for work experience or immigration

📋 Test Sections (Both Types):

SectionDurationWhat It Tests
Listening30 minsUnderstanding conversations and monologues
Reading60 minsSkimming, scanning, and understanding passages
Writing60 minsTask 1: Describe a chart/letter; Task 2: Essay
Speaking11–14 minsFace-to-face interview with an examiner

📈 Scoring

  • Band Score: 0 to 9 (in 0.5 increments)
  • Overall Score: Average of all four sections
  • Band Interpretation:
BandLevel
9Expert
8Very good
7Good
6Competent
5Modest
4 or belowLimited or basic

Most universities require a 6.5–7.5 band score; immigration often requires 6.0 or higher in each section.

🧾 Registration & Fee

  • Conducted by: British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge
  • Mode: Paper-based or Computer-based
  • Test Fee (India, 2025): ~₹16,250 (may vary)

📚 Preparation Resources

  • Official IELTS Website: ielts.org
  • Practice books (e.g., The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS)
  • Mobile apps and YouTube channels
  • Coaching institutes (if needed)

Great! Let’s start with a Band 7+ IELTS Study Plan and a free practice test overview to help you prepare effectively. Prepare for the IELTS and OET exams

🎯 IELTS Band 7+ Study Plan (4–6 Weeks)

🔄 Week-by-Week Plan

WeekFocus AreasTasks
1Basics & DiagnosticTake a full mock test, identify weak areas
2Reading + Listening SkillsPractice 2–3 reading and listening tests per week
3Writing Task 1 & 2Learn essay formats (charts, letters, discussions)
4Speaking PracticePractice with partner or record answers
5Timed Practice + Vocabulary BuildingDo full tests under exam conditions
6Revision + Final Mock TestsRevise grammar, repeat weak sections, take 2 full tests

📘 Band 7+ Scoring Requirements

SectionTarget for Band 7+
Listening30–32 correct answers out of 40
Reading30–34 correct answers out of 40
WritingCoherence, vocabulary, task response, grammar
SpeakingFluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar

📝 Free Practice Test – Sample Questions

📖 Reading (Academic Example)

Passage Topic: The Psychology of Decision Making
Sample Question:
The author suggests that most people:
A) make decisions based on logic
B) are unaware of unconscious influences
C) enjoy making complex decisions
D) often regret decisions

🎧 Listening (General Example)

Audio Clip: A phone call about a gym membership
Sample Question:
What type of membership does the caller choose?
A) Monthly
B) Annual
C) Student
D) Family

✍️ Writing

Task 1 (Academic):

Describe the chart showing electricity consumption in 4 countries in 2022.

Task 2 (Both):

“Some people think the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe there are better ways to reduce crime.”
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

🗣️ Speaking (Sample Topics)

PartQuestions
1What do you do? Work or study?
2Describe a book you recently read
3Do you think reading habits are changing in your country?

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