IELTS, International English language testing system, was basically designed to check the English language skills of a non-native English speaker who is going to stay in a country where English is a native language. So, you need to be perfect in that language to live a hassle free and healthy life. Talking about its pattern, it has four sections- Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. One must score a minimum required band to get PR/ study visa of a particular country. These bands are different for different categories and different countries. To know what you need to score, visit our office, and speak to our counsellors and get detailed guidance. To crack the IELTS test, it is necessary to take a quality coaching from a renowned institute. To minimize your stress, we direct you to walk into our Kottayam office or call us on our contact us over phone. Career wave has been providing IELTS/ UKVI IELTS training (offline & online) to the students, working professionals and others since 2011. With its expert staff and brilliant method of teaching, hundreds of students have cleared IELTS with 7+ bands. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely recognised as a reliable means of assessing the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. These Practice Tests are designed to give future IELTS candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level IELTS is owned by three partners. Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge, the British Council, and IDP Education Pty Limited (through its subsidiary company, IELTS Australia Pty Limited) Further information on IELTS can be found on the IELTS website, www.ielts.org

GENERAL TRAINING TEST FORMAT

Listening

This test consists of four parts, each with ten questions. The first two parts are concerned with social needs. The first part is a conversation between two speakers and the second part is a monologue. The final two parts are concerned with situations related to educational or training contexts. The third part is a conversation between up to four people and the fourth part is a monologue. A variety of question types is used, including multiple choice, matching, plan/map/ diagram labeling, form completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, summary completion, sentence completion and short-answer questions Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end for candidates to transfer their answers to the answer sheet.

Reading

This test consists of three sections with 40 questions. The texts are taken from notices, advertisements, leaflets, newspapers, instruction manuals, books and magazines. The first section contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English, with tasks mainly concerned with providing factual information. The second section focuses on the work context and involves texts of more complex language. The third section involves reading more extended texts, with a more complex structure, but with the emphasis on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts. A variety of question types is used, including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/False/Not Given), identifying the writer's views/claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions.

Writing

This test consists of two tasks. It is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on Task 2, which requires them to write at least 250 words. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score. In Task 1, candidates are asked to respond to a given situation with a letter requesting Information or explaining the situation. They are assessed on their ability to engage in personal correspondence, elicit and provide general factual information, express needs, wants, likes and dislikes, express opinions, complaints, etc. In Task 2, candidates are presented with a point of view, argument, or problem. They are assessed on their ability to provide general factual information, outline a problem and present a solution, present and justify an opinion, and evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence, or arguments. Candidates are also assessed on their ability to write in an appropriate style. More information on assessing the Writing test, including Writing assessment criteria (public version), is available on the IELTS website

Speaking

This test takes between 11 and 14 minutes and is conducted by a trained examiner. There are three parts: Part 1 The candidate and the examiner introduce themselves. Candidates then answer general questions about themselves, their home/family, their job/studies, their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic areas. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
Part 2 The candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can make some notes if they wish, before speaking for between one and two minutes. The examiner then asks one or two questions on the same topic.
Part 3 The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues which are thematically linked to the topic in Part 2. The discussion lasts between four and five minutes The Speaking test assesses whether candidates can communicate effectively in English. The assessment takes into account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatica Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. More information on assessing the Speaking test. including Speaking assessment criteria (public version), is available on the IELTS website.

HOW IS IELTS SCORED?

IELTS results are reported on a nine-band scale. In addition to the score for overall language ability, IELTS provides a score in the form of a profile for each of the four skills (Listening. Reading, Writing and Speaking). These scores are also reported on a nine-band scale. All scores are recorded on the Test Report Form along with details of the candidate's nationality. first language and date of birth. Each Overall Band Score corresponds to a descriptive statement which gives a summary of the English language ability of a candidate classified at that level. The nine bands and their descriptive statements are as follows:

9 Expert User-Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

8 Very Good User - Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

7 Good User-Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.

6 Competent User-Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

5 Modest User-Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.

4 Limited User-Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression is not able to use complex language.

3 Extremely Limited User-Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.

2 Intermittent User-No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English

1 Non User-Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

0 Did not attempt the test-No assessable information provided

MARKING THE PRACTICE TESTS

Listening and Reading

Each question in the Listening and Reading tests is worth one mark. Questions which require letter/Roman numeral answers
● For questions where the answers are letters or Roman numerals, you should write only the number of answers required. For example, if the answer is a single letter or numeral you should write only one answer. If you have written more letters or numerals than are required, the answer must be marked wrong. Questions which require answers in the form of words or numbers
● Answers may be written in upper or lower case.
● Words in brackets are optional - they are correct, but not necessary.
● Alternative answers are separated by a slash (/).
● If you are asked to write an answer using a certain number of words and/or (a)number(s), you will be penalised if you exceed this. For example, if a question specifies an answer using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and the correct answer is 'black leather coat, the answer coat of black leather' is incorrect.
● In questions where you are expected to complete a gap, you should only transfer the necessary missing word(s) onto the answer sheet. For example, to complete 'in the....’, where the correct answer is 'morning'. the answer 'in the morning' would be incorrect.
● All answers require correct spelling (including words in brackets).
● Both US and UK spelling are acceptable and are included in the answer key.
● All standard alternatives for numbers, dates and currencies are acceptable.
● All standard abbreviations are acceptable. You will find additional notes about individual answers in the answer key.

HOW SHOULD YOU INTERPRET YOUR SCORES?

At the end of each Listening and Reading answer key you will find a chart which will help you assess whether, on the basis of your Practice Test results, you are ready to take the IELTS test. In interpreting your score, there are a number of points you should bear in mind. Your performance in the real IELTS test will be reported in two ways: there will be a Band Score from 1 to 9 for each of the components and an Overall Band Score from 1 to 9, which is the average of your scores in the four components. However, institutions considering your application are advised to look at both the Overall Band Score and the Bands for each component in order to determine whether you have the language skills needed for a particular course of study or work environment. For example, if you are applying for a course which involves a lot of reading and writing, but no lectures, listening skills might be less important and a score of 5 in Listening might be acceptable if the Overall Band Score was 7 However, for a course which has lots of lectures and spoken instructions, a score of 5 in Listening might be unacceptable even though the Overall Band Score was 7. Once you have marked your tests, you should have some idea of whether your listening and reading skills are good enough for you to try the IELTS test. If you did well enough in one component, but not in others, you will have to decide for yourself whether you are ready to take the test. The Practice Tests have been checked to ensure that they are of approximately the same level of difficulty as the real IELTS test. However, we cannot guarantee that your score in the Practice Tests will be reflected in the real IELTS test. The Practice Tests can only give you an idea of your possible future performance and it is ultimately up to you to make decisions based on your score. Different institutions accept different IELTS scores for different types of courses. We have based our recommendations on the average scores which the majority of institutions accept. The institution to which you are applying may, of course, require a higher or lower score than most other institutions.