Many people who want to take the IELTS test are always confused . They wonder if it is as any other conventional educational test. IELTS as any other exam has its format and scope. However, as any educational exam, it is divided into sections. The test you will take depends on your need for English. It is divided into;

• IELTS Academic for those who want to enroll into universities and higher institutions in English speaking countries. If you want to move to countries like Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand for studies then you will need a certificate in IELTS academic. It measures your competence with respect to academic matters and gives a report which states how much you can adapt in the new educational system language wise.

• IELTS General is for those who want to go to English speaking countries for work or residence. If you want to work or live in a place like Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, you need to take IELTS general. The test evaluates your English ability on everyday practical issues like workplace and community interaction. The report gives a rating on how you can adapt at workplace or the community in the given country.

Each of these sections has their skills (subjects) of evaluation. For more information on these skills (subjects) click here

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Many people have a wrong idea of what the IELTS test entails. To them, it is like every conventional test they have taken at school. However, you will find out that it is quite different from your conventional or general school language tests. IELTS is divided into four skills (subjects) of evaluation. They include;

• Listening: This section evaluates your ability to listen and understand when English is spoken. It is tested by listening to audio recordings and answering the questions that follow. The test lasts 40 minutes and has 40 questions to be answered.

• Reading: This section evaluates your ability to read and understand English based on the context in question (academic, work or social). It involves reading texts and answering the questions that follow. The test last 1 hour and has 40 questions to answer.

• Writing: It scores you on your ability to write appropriately, constructively and comprehensively in a given context (academic, work or social). It involves writing two essays within 1 hour.

• Speaking: This section tests your ability to speak clearly in an understanding manner on everyday topics, at school, home, work and much more. It is a one –on –one discussion with the examiner and lasts 11-14 minutes.

The listening, reading and writing tests take place continuously in the morning in the order aforementioned. However, the speaking test takes place on a date to be communicated. It usually takes place within seven days before or after taking the other three skills. It rarely takes place on the same day as other three skills.

I can confidently say many are asking where to register and prepare for the IELTS test. To know more, click here.

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