IELTS

International English Language Testing System

Is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the first language.

There is no such thing as a pass or fail in IELTS. Results

are reported as band scores on a scale
from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest).

30 Minutes + 10
Min transfer

60 Minutes

60 Minutes

11-14 Minutes
 IELTS expectation in 2023
- The speaking test might be computer deliver
- All IELTS test will be computer deliver not paper
- Single module rerating
- All writing Q will be needed your opinion
- IELTS might be more expensive

Preparing for your test

Make sure you are ready to demonstrate your English

1. Familiarize yourself with the format of the test.

2. Practice using sample questions from

3. Consider doing a practice test. include a full practice test with answers, and sample Writing and Speaking
performances with examiner comments.

4. Consider enrolling in a preparation course to improve your

5. performance in the test. whether IELTS test centers or private class with experts

6. Know the IELTS rules and regulations

It’s important to familiarise yourself with the IELTS rules and regulations. These are laid out in the Notice to
Candidates and Declaration which are included in the application form. When you sign the application form
declaration, or agree to the terms online, you are confirming that you have read and understood the IELTS
rules and regulations and agree to abide by them.

7. Register as soon as possible When you feel you are ready to take the test, you need to register for
a test date with an IELTS centre.

8. Tell your centre if you have special requirements In order to ensure that the language ability of all test takers
is assessed fairly and objectively, IELTS provides a comprehensive service for test takers who have special
requirements, including hearing difficulties, visual difficulties, medical conditions or infant feeding. If you
require a modified version of the test, for example a Large Print or Braille version, you must give the test
centre three months’ notice. This notice period is necessary for the modified test version to be prepared. If
your circumstances require special administrative arrangements to be made, for example if you need extra
time or you need to use access technology such as a screen reader, you must give the test centre six weeks’
notice. Please
 On the Day IELTS Exam Tips:
Be prepared for your IELTS exam by making sure you know exactly what will happen in the day of your test. Check all tips and
rules below.

1. Sleep & Eat Well

The IELTS test is long. It takes 2 hours and 40 mins to do the listening, reading and writing test.

There is no break between the tests.

Make sure you are well rested and have eaten in order to keep your concentration during your test.

2. Clothes
Wear comfortable clothing. You are not marked on your appearance for any part of the test. So, wear something that you are
comfortable in and that gives you confidence.

The test room might be cold in the aircon is on, so take an extra layer of clothing with you.

3. Drink
You can take a drink into the exam room as long as it is in a transparent bottle.

4. Arrive Early.
Make sure you know how long it takes to get to your IELTS test center and exactly where your test will be held. Don't be late or
you won't be allowed to enter the exam room. You will need to check in so make sure you arrive with plenty of time to spare.

5. Toilet
The listening, reading and writing tests take 2 hours and 40 mins. There is no break so make sure you go to the toilet before you
enter the exam room. If you need the toilet during the test, put your hand up and the invigilator will let you go. But you will lose
valuable time by doing this and it could affect your score.

6. No Phones
You will not be allowed to take your phone or any other electronic items into the test room.

7. Pen, Pencil & Eraser

You should take at least two pencils and one pen - just in case one of them stops working. You should also take an eraser as well.

8. ID
Check with your test center exactly what ID you need to take with you.

Don't forget it.

9. Listen to Instructions
Listen carefully to all instructions given before your test starts.
10. Clock
There will be a clock on the exam room. You cannot take a watch into your test. Make sure you know where it is before your test
starts so you can keep checking it in your reading and writing test. You can't take your watch into the exam room.

11. Disability
If you have any form is disability that will affect your test, you must speak to the test center well before your test date.

12. Focus & Be Calm

Make sure you go into your test with a clear aim and an understanding of the techniques you need to use. Be calm and
confident at all time.

Don't
• Don't cheat
• This is an international test and cheating or copying is not allowed.
• No dictionary
• You are not allowed to use any form of learning aid in your test.
• Don't take the test paper home
• You are not allowed to take any part of the question paper home with you.
• Don't continue writing after the invigilator tells you to stop. If you continue writing even one word
or one sentence, you could have your whole test invalidated.
 IELTS Listening Exam Tips

1. Make sure your headphones are working. Raise your hand if you have a problem.
2. If no headphones are used, make sure you can hear the recording. If you need the volume
increasing, raise your hand immediately and someone will come to ask what the problem is.
Explain that you need the volume increasing.
3. Use the time given to prepare the questions. Always read through all questions before the
recording starts. You should practice doing this at home.
4. Focus on listening for answers rather than trying to understand everything.
5. Write your answers on your question paper while you listen.
6. Make sure you notice how many words you can have for each answer.
7. You will be given 10 mins after the recording has ended to transfer your answers to the answer
sheet. Always check your spelling and grammar.
8. It is recommended to use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS FOR YOUR ANSWERS.
9. Practice, practice, practice….. Films and TV series may be fun to watch, but going further will
make a big difference. Listen to a variety of English language resources, such as podcasts, news
reports and Ted talks, which will expose you to new vocabulary and different accents…. Start with
simple topics before moving onto the academic.
10.Find the keywords….. the recording will be played just once, and you will be given time to read
the instructions and questions before the recording starts. underline the keywords
11. Beware of distractors
12.Transfer your answer carefully
 IELTS Reading Exam Tips

1. Read the instructions carefully and make a note of how many words you can use for your answer.
2. Don't waste time trying to find one answer. Just move on to the next question.
3. Keep your eye on the clock.
4. Write your answers directly on to your answer sheet. There is no extra time for transferring later.
5. Always spend time analyzing the questions before looking for an answer.
6. Look out for paraphrasing.
7. Your aim is to find answers - not to understand the whole passage.
8. It is recommended to use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS FOR YOUR ANSWERS.

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 IELTS Writing Exam Tips

1. Don't spend more than 20 mins on task 1.

2. Keep checking the time so you don't make this mistake. You need 40 mins for task 2.
3. Always write over 150 words for task 1 and over 250 words for task 2.
4. Don't count the number of words, count the lines and estimate your word count.
5. You can plan your essay on the question paper. No extra paper is given for planning. The
examiner will not look at your planning, only at your essay.
6. Always write a clear overview for task 1 academic. For task 1, make sure you cover all
points requested in your letter.
7. Always write your conclusion for task 2.
8. Never miss it out. If you only have 3 mins left, use it to write your conclusion.
9. Always organize your writing for both tasks into body paragraphs. A good body paragraph
contains three main sections: a topic sentence (or key sentence), relevant supporting
sentences, and a closing (or transition) sentence.
10.Check your spelling. You can use either American or British spelling.
11.Keep all information focused and relevant. More does not mean better.
12.If you run out of paper, put up your hand and you can get more.
13.Do not remove any paper from the exam room.
 IELTS Speaking Exam Tips
1. Practice speaking English before your test.
2. Practice expressing your opinions on different topics and talking about your past
experiences.
3. Be confident and ready to chat. This is not a formal interview. Being open and friendly is
important.
4. Listen to the question and answer it directly. Don't waste time before answers.
5. Be direct. This applies for part 1 and part 3.
6. Add more information to all answers. Keep talking until the examiner stops you.
7. Don't focus only on vocabulary. Vocabulary is only 25% of your marks.
8. You can wear anything you want. This is not a job interview. Clothing does not affect your
score.
9. Use a range of grammar tenses in your test.
10.American or British English pronunciation can be used. A mixed accent is also fine. The key
is to make sure your words are easy to understand.
11.Ask the examiner to repeat the question if you need it.
12.If the examiner interrupts you, don't worry about it. It's a normal part of the speaking test.
Just focus on the next question.
13.The examiner will provide a pen and paper to prepare your talk for part 2. The examiner
will not look at your plans and will only mark your talk. It is fine to look at your notes and
at the card during your talk, but also try to make eye contact.