The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is intended to help you work, study or relocate to a nation where English is the local language. This incorporates nations like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA. Your capacity to tune in, read, compose and talk in English will be evaluated during the test. IELTS is reviewed on a size of 1-9.
IELTS is mutually claimed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.
Why take IELTS?
In case you are hoping to work, live or concentrate in an English-talking country, then, at that point you should have the option to exhibit a significant degree of English language capacity.
English is the third most communicated in language on the planet, with 379 million speakers around the world. Having the option to impart in the local language of the country you wish to work or concentrate in, has a wide scope of advantages. It is fundamental for open positions just as joining into the local area.
Syllabus
IELTS syllabus consists of four compulsory sections – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections. The listening and reading sections of IELTS syllabus will remain the same for both IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic. However, the listening and speaking sections will vary in terms of test content. The IELTS 2021 is designed to test the candidate’s basic knowledge of the English language at study, at work, and at informal/social gatherings. The results of IELTS are expressed on a unique 9-band scale.
IELTS Syllabus 2021 - An Overview
IELTS Syllabus 2021 - Test Details
IELTS Listening Syllabus
The Listening section of IELTS has four sub-sections. The first one is a conversation between two individuals set in an everyday social context. The second is a monologue or a speech. The third section is a conversation among a maximum of four people set in an academic setting and the final one is a monologue on an academic subject, for instance, an academic lecture. Each section is heard only once. Candidates can notes while listening to the conversations and lectures, which can be referred to while answering the questions.
IELTS Reading Section Syllabus
According to the IELTS syllabus 2021, the Reading section assesses the test taker’s skill in reading as she/he has to answer questions (multiple-choice, sentence completion, summary writing, matching information, short-answers etc.) after reading text passages. Each passage consists of 13-14 questions; overall Reading module has 40 questions to be answered. A variety of question types like reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding the logical argument, recognizing writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose are used in order to test a wide range of reading skills. The reading passages and questions are different in Academic and General Training IELTS.
Reading - IELTS Academic
The Academic version of the syllabus of IELTS 2021 includes three long texts where the subject matter range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These are selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for candidates entering university courses or seeking professional registration abroad.
Reading – IELTS General Training
According to the IELTS 2021 Syllabus, the General Training version requires candidates to read extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials one is likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English speaking environment.
IELTS Writing Section Syllabus
The IELTS writing section, again, is different for the two versions (Academic and General Training). In each version, the section consists of two tasks:
Writing- IELTS Academic:
The writing component of IELTS Academic includes two tasks. Topics are of general interest and suitable for candidates planning undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad or seeking professional registration.
Task 1
Candidates will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and asked to describe, summaries or explain the information in own words. Test takers may be asked to describe and explain a given data, describe the stages of a process, a flowchart of how something works or describe an object or event.
Task 2
Candidates would be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be in a formal and academic style. Arguments should be supported by relevant examples.
Writing – IELTS General Training:
The writing component of IELTS General Training includes two tasks that are based on topics of general interest.
Task 1
Candidates will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining a given situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
Task 2
Test takers will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be slightly more personal in style than the Academic Writing Task 2 essay. Opinions should be supported by relevant examples.
IELTS Speaking Section Syllabus
The IELTS 2021 syllabus prescribes that the IELTS Speaking test will be recorded for evaluation purposes and will consist of three parts that simulate a face-to-face oral interview with an examiner. The Speaking component assesses the candidates’ use of spoken English; takes between 11 to 14 minutes to complete. The entire speaking test is recorded by the examiner. The Speaking component is delivered in such a way that it does not allow candidates to rehearse set responses beforehand.
Part 1
The examiner will ask general questions about oneself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts for about four and five minutes.
Part 2
Candidates will be given a card that asks them to talk about a particular topic. They will have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic to complete the second part of the speaking test.
Part 3
Test takers will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. These questions will give candidates the opportunity to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test lasts for about four to five minutes.
Test takers should remember to use neutral English while answering in the Speaking section and should try not to use fake accents.
Since there are no eligibility criteria for IELTS 2021, aspirants who wish to pursue opportunities abroad can register for the test by applying through the IELTS 2021 application form. The International English Language Testing System is a test of four skill-sets. It should be noted that the selection procedure through IELTS varies from institution to institution. Hence, it is advisable that the candidate should be aware of the selection procedure and minimum IELTS result requirement for the respective organizations where they wish to apply. The IELTS test is conducted in more than 1,100 IELTS test locations in over 140 countries.
IELTS Test Pattern 2021
It is vital for all the prospective test-takers to know the IELTS 2021 test pattern, so as to be able to prepare accordingly. Candidates can read the below information related to the same:-
IELTS Exam Pattern 2021
For a long, the IELTS exam was conducted only in the paper-based mode; but now the IELTS test has adopted the Computer-delivered mode as one of the test formats. Candidates need to check which IELTS exam centres in India offer computer-delivered IELTS exams before registering for the same. The best part of this format is the time taken to release the IELTS result in 2021. The conducting body will release the IELTS 2021 result within 5-7 days from the exam date. Test takers can promptly get the scores instead of waiting for 13 days! However, applicants can still opt for the Paper-based IELTS exam
