I always suggest that candidates should prepare well for the test before registering. The IELTS test is expensive and no one likes to take it twice before getting the desired scores. So, it is a wise step tp prepare very well, or to be sure you have understood what to write and how to write them before you register for the test.
When you are ready, you can use any of the links below to register. Simply click on any of them and begin the process.
This question comes up all the time from candidates, and most are worried and confused because they do not know if they are the same thing, or are different entities. It is understandable because no one wants to make avoidable mistakes, especially with the IELTS tests.
Any mistake costs so much money.
Let’s see what these nomenclatures are.
Are they the same thing, or are they different?
In summary, they are all the same group.
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.
IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP, IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. You can get more information about it on the IELTS partner website www.ielts.org
As you can see, the IDP is a co-owner of the IELTS. All tests conducted by the British Council and IDP are compiled by Cambridge English Language Assessment. So there is no difference between the IELTS test at the British Council, in IDP or MOD. Difficulty level at both is the same.
Is IDP or MOD IELTS easier than the one conducted by the British Council? Continue reading “What Is the Difference between IELTS UKVI, British Council,IDP, MOD and CBT?”
This is bringing to you some of the best IELTS speaking videos from the IELTS official’s YouTube channel and the examiners comments on why these speakers scored the way they did. Note that the videos and the comments are all from the channel.
It is my hope that these will help you to have a real idea of what it feels like and also know what is expected from you as you face your examiner on your test date.
Please take your time and watch the videos, or any of them you prefer. Also read the accompanying comments and Take notes as you wish.
If you wish to test yourself after watching the videos, you can either speak with a friend ,or you can book for our mock speaking pack.
Click below to watch the videos and for more information about the mock speaking test.
Continue reading “How To Speak Well In Your IELTS Test (Videos)”
This is very important information. You will find a link to the British Council office of your country below this article. There is usually a concern about test results all the time. Sometimes, some results may seem not to have truly reflected your efforts .IT may seem like you were scored lower than you deserved, or actually scored.
At other times too, one may feel that some test scores were a surprise because you did not expect such a high mark in a particular test. These are frequent issues after each test.
According to the British Council, It is unusual for there to be a mistake in the marking. However, if you believe a mistake has occurred you can apply to our Enquiry on Results (EOR) service to have your test re-marked. This must be done within six weeks of the test date. You can choose which sections of the test you want to have re-marked. Continue reading “How And When To Ask For A Remark Of IELTS Tests”
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
This article will use a real IELTS maps question to explain how to answer this type of question.
Map questions can be seen in the academic Task 1, where a map is given and one is asked to select and report the main features.
While the questions in TASK 1 are not the same for each test, and while the individual map questions will not also be the same, the instructions of the questions seem to follow the same patter for each task 1 essay.
The conclusion is s a very important part of the IELTS essay and not writing it will get you penalized. The conclusion is the last paragraph that should summarize everything ,or give the final thoughts of the writer on the issue being discussed,
It has to be properly done in order to get the complete marks
Tips To Note In Writing Conclusions:
In the IELTS Task 2 essays, the introduction is a very important part and it affects your scores a lot.
The introduction is the first part of your essay that your examiner will read which gives him/her an idea of what to expect from the rest of the essay.
Apart from this, getting your introduction right enhances your score. It is not very easy to master it when you are starting out, but with constant practice, you can write a very good introduction fairly quickly and have enough time to write your body paragraphs. You should practice this many times. Continue reading “How To Write A Very Good Introduction”
The IELTS test is a very academic and formal test and candidates are encouraged to be as formal in their writing and speaking, as much as possible.
Idiomatic expressions are mainly informal and it is not proper to use them in your writing. The speaking test can be less formal most times as you are encouraged to speak naturally and, the use of appropriate idioms is allowed.
In fact, under the lexical resource assessment, in the IELTS band descriptors for 7, 8 and 9 bands, the use of idiomatic expressions featured as part of the characteristics.
SPEAKING: Band Descriptors (public version)
Band 7:
Continue reading “Can I Use Idiomatic Expressions In The IELTS?”
Punctuation matters a lot in the IELTS essays and letters. In the part 1 and part 2 of the writing, proper punctuation is important because it gives meaning to the sentences and helps the examiner or any reader to understand the idea being conveyed.
Here, I am reproducing a nice article by Christina Sterbenz of Business Insider which has explained the rules for using commas in a very simple and interesting way.
I hope this will help you a lot to get it right as you practice your IELTS tasks 1 and 2 essays and letters.
There are some words that I have seen written wrongly by candidates because they confuse one word with another.
In the IELTS tests, every mistake is easily detected by the well-trained examiners and it affects your scores hence, it is very important to try and eliminate every error. Minimize mistakes as much as possible by the careful study of any areas that you find difficult, and trim off every wrong writing, reading, or speaking habits.
Continue reading “Some Commonly Confused Words in IELTS Writing”
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