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IELTS General Training is an English proficiency test that is required to be taken by those who aim to migrate to English-speaking countries like the Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also opted for by those who want to study any course lower than the undergraduate level in countries like Canada, the USA, and the UK. IELTS General Training is thus, an important proficiency test conducted by IDP: IELTS Australia in India.
Who needs to take the IELTS (General) Training?
The IELTS General Training exam is suitable for people who are planning to study or train at below degree level, or who are seeking professional registration in an English-speaking environment. If you are planning to study or train at degree level or above, you should take the IELTS Academic test.
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System
IELTS is required to be taken by international students and workers who wish to study or work in a country where English is the primary language of communication. The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada are the most prevalent nations where IELTS is recognized for university applications. The four major English language competencies assessed by the exam are listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
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The IELTS General Training test measures English proficiency in everyday contexts. It is often taken by those seeking work, immigration, or training programs in English-speaking countries.
The test lasts approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), and Writing (60 minutes), plus a brief break.
Scores range from 1 to 9 in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). The overall band score is the average of the four section scores.
The Listening section includes a variety of question types such as multiple-choice, matching, maps, and note completion based on recorded dialogues.
The Reading section consists of three passages focused on general topics with questions requiring understanding, identifying main ideas, and extracting specific information.
You must use blue or black ink for your answers in the Writing section. Pencils are not allowed.
Yes, Task 1 typically requires a letter (150 words), while Task 2 involves writing an essay (250 words) in response to a question.
The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview with an examiner, lasting about 11-14 minutes, divided into three parts: introduction and interview, long turn, and discussion.
Effective preparation includes studying IELTS-specific resources, taking practice tests, and improving overall English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Registration can be completed online at the official IELTS website, where you can find test center locations, dates, and fees.