Listening: No Time to Panic or the Exam Begins

Listening is the first module, which starts your way to IELTS certificate. It has 40 questions and lasts approximately 40 minutes, including 30 minutes for the test itself and about 10 minutes to transfer your answers. This module is divided into four sections beginning with the easiest questions enhancing difficulty level to the end. I’ll refer to “Cambridge IELTS 8: Examination Papers from University of Cambridge”, to show you some examples of tasks types and give you some tips how to complete them successfully.

We're Taking IELTS. Making First Steps.

More and more people are taking different kinds of exams to prove their knowledge with certificates and diplomas. Now, I join this group of those who try and start a new section in my blog that would be entirely dedicated to my preparation to IELTS, useful tips for candidates, and would just help me to organize all the information I got in my head.

What’s IELTS.

IELTS is an International English Language Testing System and the world’s proven English language test. The exam features two modules: general and academic. Very often people feel a bit confused when they’re asked what module they need. The majority of applicants only glimpses at some requirements and don’t read further for any details.

How to decide which module I should choose?

General. Usually this kind of a test is required to get visa to the UK or Australia. Please, visit the web sites of the embassies in your region to check the minimal score demanded. It may vary according to a land you’re going to and a program you’re applying for. Earlier the band score for the applicants moving to Australia was a bit lower and was about 6, while to get a British work visa a candidate had to show at least 6.5 certificate.

Academic is aimed at those who are going to apply to a University. From the name of the module one can easily guess that it is more complicated than a general one and focuses mainly on the scientific vocabulary and analytical skills.