July 20th, 2023 at 12:37 am
Ways of Improving Your IELTS Score
All newcomers to Canada must show that they can speak at least one of Canada’s official languages (English or French) by taking one of the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)-approved language tests for immigration, work, or study.
What does IELTS mean?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most common test taken around the world to show how well someone speaks English. The IELTS is one of the most widely accepted language tests for newcomers to Canada. Every year, tens of thousands of people take it to come to Canada.
Improving Your IELTS Score
Learning the IELTS format and practicing your writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills are the first steps to success. This article will explain the General Training and Academic IELTS tests. After choosing a test, use this article’s tips and links to study for the IELTS.
Newcomers want to do well on the IELTS test to improve their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Express Entry or their chances of getting into a Canadian post-secondary school. IELTS Canada’s examiner-approved tips can help you get the best score and increase your chances of coming to Canada.
Which IELTS test do you need to take? General or Academic?
IELTS has two tests: Academic and General Training. Take the right test for your goal. The IRCC requires the General Training test for Express Entry and other immigration needs. Canadian high school students who want to attend college or university take the Academic test.
IELTS General Training Test
The only IELTS test that the IRCC will accept is the General Training test, which is needed for work or immigration. It focuses on everyday language skills to find out if someone can work and communicate well in an English-speaking country.
IELTS Academic Test
The Academic test is for English-speaking high school graduates going to college. The Academic test may determine your college admission. Colleges have different minimum scores. This test assesses formal and informational language skills to determine university suitability in English.
Format For the General and Academic IELTS Tests
One of the best ways to feel at ease on the IELTS is to know how the test is set up before you take it. In some test centers, you can take the test on paper or on a computer.
1. Listening (30 minutes)
- You will use four audio recordings to answer a series of written or typed questions.
- The recordings will be in the form of a conversation or a monologue, and they will talk about both formal and casual situations.
2. Reading (60 minutes)
General Training
You will read short passages from books, magazines, newspapers, ads, and other everyday sources and then answer 40 questions about them.
Academic
You will read three long academic texts (like a fact-based textbook, a novel, an argumentative essay, and more) and answer 40 questions about them.
3. Writing (60 minutes)
General Training
- Task 1: Based on a given topic, you will write a personal, semi-formal, or formal letter.
- Task 2: You will write an argumentative essay in response to a point of view that has already been given.
Academic
- Task 1: You will be shown a graph, table, or other way to show data, and you will be asked to explain it in your own words.
- Task 2: In response to a stated point of view, you will write a formal persuasive essay.
4. Speaking (11-14 minutes)
- Part 1: For the first 4-5 minutes, you’ll answer general questions about yourself and a variety of familiar topics.
- Part 2: You will have one minute to think about a topic that has been given to you before you talk for one or two minutes about it.
- Part 3: You’ll be asked more questions about the topic from Part 2, but these will be about bigger ideas and concepts (4-5 minutes).
Ways to do better on the IELTS
Use these tips, which have been approved by examiners, to make the most of your time and score on the IELTS test:
- Firstly, Always read the instructions carefully for each part of the IELTS to make sure you’re answering the question correctly.
- Then, Follow the suggested time limit to get the most points possible. For example, written section 2 is given more time than written section 1 because it is longer and worth more points.
- Also, In the writing and speaking parts, there are no right or wrong answers or points of view. You will be judged on how well you can say what you want to say in English.
- Moreover, Don’t waste valuable test time trying to figure out what every word or phrase means. Instead, try to get a bigger picture by looking at keywords.
- Additionally, Skip questions you can’t answer and move on. This is especially true for low-scoring questions. Try again to answer them. Always answer questions, even if they’re wrong.
- Afterward, Take lots of practice tests. These will familiarize you with the questions and test format.
- Finally, It’s better to use simple words correctly than advanced words you don’t know. Avoid slang and abbreviations.
Additional IELTS Resources: Practice Tests and Support
Many people all over the world have taken the IELTS, so there are a lot of practice materials and people who have been in your shoes and can help you:
- Free online courses: If you sign up for an IELTS test, you will get a free practice module that you can use for 30 days.
- IELTS Essentials on Facebook: This Facebook page is run by IELTS and is a great place to ask questions and find out about new resources.
- IELTS Essentials on YouTube: The IELTS Essentials channel on YouTube is full of videos that answer frequently asked questions, explain different parts of the test, and show testimonials from people who have taken the test before.
- Tests for the IELTS: Official IELTS tests online for free are a great way to prepare and get used to the test format. Many unofficial practice tests are available. However, they may not be as familiar with current test formats and questions.
If you don’t score well on the IELTS, you can take it again. Practice, use your resources, and be patient to succeed on the IELTS.
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