You just have to be well prepared and have confidence without any panic during the test….. Thanks Liz, will appreciate you better after receiving my results. All your tips and videos were very useful. I face hard time to understand Australian accent. Is it true that IDP listening test contains recordings with such accent? Or is it no different from BC listening? Please shed light. BC and IDP do not create the tests. For this reason, you should get used to different accents before you take your test.
The Speaking test is taken locally so accents will more likely be predictable. Besides the questions being easier, the environment was more relaxed. They are the same questions on whichever day you write regardless of whether it is IDP or British Council. A friend who took ielts 5 times before he passed once told me that he saw his speaking Examiner for BC also examine him at his MOD 3rd attempt.
I postulate that people believe MOD is easier usually because they take MOD at their 2nd attempt and by this time they are better prepared and more exposed to the expectations of the exam. My question is whether is it worth going for EOR. Also, i have given my 4th attempt but not sure of the listening band. If you feel the language you used in your speaking test was worth more than 6. In case of BC, you need to get a Demand Draft from a bank and send the application through snail mail.
Is it right? It makes no difference where you take your test. IDP are sometimes unfair. Many people failed listening in may because of an inefficient management of the exams. Rain started falling on the day of the listening exam and it was a speaker not individual headphone,so many point were not heard as a result. Hence,I think BC exam will be more professionally handled.
Hi Liz I believe i forgot to upload passport photo while booking for ielts BC. I have made the payment and all. Also the booking is confirmed. Is it possible or did I just forgot that I have uploaded. There is no method to find that out either. Anyways, i will carry my passport in oroginal on test day.
Hope that will suffice. Your expert opinion will be very kind. Hlo mam, I want to ask you,Is band scores are repeated of first exam. Is it true? Each test centre has their own facilities.
Each country has their own options. All you need to do is talk to test centres in your country and decide which one offers the best options for you — some use headphones for listening, some offer computer IELTS — some do not.
Just talk to the test centres in your area. Try not to over-think. Relax and just talk to your test centres. Hello, I just want to ask something. Is there any truth about this? I hope you can give me some clarity on this issue.
God bless. This is something to ask visa consultants etc. I certainly have never heard that IELTS which has an international standard throughout the world is invalid because of the test centre location.
But I suggest you ask the right people. Contact the Universities and ask them yourself. Contact IDP and ask them yourself. What differences does that make? Cambridge are the people who design the tests.
Very good question. I have often wondered after it myself. I am not sure what you mean exactly. Hey Liz! Firstly, thanks for the excellent content on this website. Everything is so streamlined an perfectly organized that I have decided to give the Computer Based Test, through BC its center is closer because I am a computer programmer and I definitely prefer typing over writing.
However, I need to scribble notes in Listening to quickly jot down points while the audio is playing , Writing to plan my essay and, maybe not as much, in Reading but I would like to have that choice.
The problem is that in the paper based test for listening, you scribble notes and answers, and then you have 10 mins after the recording is finished to transfer your answers from the question paper to the answer sheets.
In the computer based test, IELTS presume that you have already typed your answers in the boxes and so they give you only 2 mins to review spelling. Hi, my name is Rozhin. I am going to take another ielts in another country from my hometown.
I wanted to know that if in British Council writings are corrected by examiners in that center? And in IDP centers writings are sent to Australia? Am I right? Hi, I am from India state punjab,I want to share my experience about idp and Bc,they are making lot of money in Punjab by fault rules.
There are many agents of these ielts takers offered band scores by bribe like one lakh rupees for one band. Hi, I want you to go through my writing task 2 and let me know where I stand. May I post question with its answer here? Thank you. I am writing this because I have seen a typing error in the above content. I hope you will correct this. IDP examiner gave me an unfair score of 5 in speaking Academic module while I had the test 3 times before General training in the British Council and I had 7,6.
I asked for reassessment for my speaking test and waiting for the results, hope to hear positive feedback from them. I attempted the test in Jan I scored Listening 9 Reading 8. Remarking only works if your writing is above the score you were given — as decided by a senior examiner. In your case, the senior examiner agreed that your writing was only at band 6. This means if you take the test again, you will need to review your understanding of the IELTS band score requirements for a higher score and check your techniques.
Hi Liz, First, sorry but my English. My 16th years old daughter get permanent residence in Canada and she will continue her high scholl in Toronto. We are from Serbia, but she is almost fluent in English. Can you tell me, if you know, which English test she will have to work, in order to see which grade she belong. I hope that you will help me. Sincerely thankful Aleksandra and my daughter Nina. You need to contact the university.
They will tell you which test she should take. What do you mean — in which type of exam???? I am dam confused about whether to go for paper based BC or Idp computer based test.
However in paper based test we can scribble answers on a piece of paper and then transfer it to sheet instead of typing answers on CBT. The main difference is whether you prefer writing or typing. Which one is easiest for you? Do you like to write notes by hand as you listen? If so, take the paper based test.
May I know whether the reading will display the passage and the questions against each other in a computer based test in reading? I have booked computer based IDP exam. I just want some insights about listening paper. Is it easy to type on keyboard with the speed by which recording is played? Any special tip. I really trust you and followed almost every video and blog. Please help me understand this better. Also, is there any complete practice test available? I want to practice listening part for computer based test.
You should watch them all asap. If you are not excellent at typing, you should not take the computer based test. If you are more comfortable with a pen and paper for making notes or writing essays, you should take the paper based IELTS test.
Hi Liz, I have heard that writing n speaking marking given by idp is less strict n marked kindly then bc.. This is completely not true. The examiner take the same training course. Per my knowledge: In Paper based IELTS listening section, we hear 30 mins of recording and followed by 10 mins for marking and correcting our answers.
In CD-IELTS after the 30 mins of recordings the system automatically submit the answers without the extra 10 mins for marking or correcting. All answers should be marked at the very initial stage only.
There will be an extra 2 mins at the end of the computer based listening test to check your answers. All your answers will already have been marked on the screen so the 2 mins is just to have a quick review. Thanks for your response, Liz. Will the audio be continuous after each section or will I have to play the audio for each section?
There is always a pause between particular groups of questions. It is not just between sections, but also between groups of questions. On the contrary, I just got 6 band score in Writing.
I took the test on 18th August, Should I go for reassessment or not is what I am confused about because as per information sought from online sources, the BC or IDP both are reluctant to give more than. Please suggest! U know buddy.. ONLY 6. Have you seen that sample soultion set they provided us with score 6. How pathetic is that.. Thanks for the great tips you post on this site. I am from India, Ahmedabad in Gujarat. My experience is that British Council is much better. People get higher band scores and the test is conducted in a friendly and professional manner.
Overall my speaking test was good, I took a 3 second pause in part-2 else all answers were answered deliberately. I got only 5. Hey liz! Or they are same? All tests have a variety of accents. The speed is standard in all test. For me, writing is better assessed in IDP, but speaking in BC because only native speakers are examiners of speaking module. Secondly, on 30th September four students passed, two of them got 7. I am confusing in British council and IDP. Still I have not decided which one is better.
Is there a big difference between their Band Scores? I am ready. I am seshu from India. Ping me. Happy to help you. I am not sure whether this question has been answered before. I have booked my IELTS exam for next month and would like to know whether any headphones are provided for the listening section of the exam? If not do you know any test centre that provides headphones rather than speakers?
Appreciate your help and thanks in advance for your time. Each test center is different. This information is not available to me personally. You have to be proactive and call them. I have in chosen in these two Becoz i choose one of them who is prefer in Australia ,new Zealand, swedwen in these countries. Hi Siva, first of all best of luck for your exam. As per your question: No, there is not any difference in the accents in listening.
Accents used in both exam are British, Australian, American etc. There are a few invigilators in examination hall. BC is worst, I gave test twice, there own result varies both time. Now i will try IDP and share the experience with all after result. How was your experience with IDP? Because even I gave the exam twice with BC and got different results. Please help. Hi Liz, My doubt is whether there is any influence in the speaking test scores depending on the examiners in a metro city and in other parts.
Which essay do you think will be more appreciated - one that is with easy-to-understand words or the one that has got difficult-to-understand words? Obviously, examiners will prefer to score higher essays that carry simple or plain English Bui IELTS speaking is certainly not a difficult test. All you need to do is prepare yourself a little for the test. Of course, your grammar is going to play a very crucial role.
As the examiner will be focusing more on how correctly you speak. Due to the pandemic COVID that has recently occurred globally is affecting thousands of people, and it is risky to be out amongst a crowd, as this spreads from human contact. It is for anyone who wants to migrate, study or work abroad. It is one of the standard tests given importance by many organizations, colleges, universities in IELTS has four tasks writing, reading, listening and speaking and are individually graded.
IELTS is a professional English language test taken by candidates who are willing to study or work in English speaking countries. So if you are Then you may get an answer as no, it is not easy. That was shocking f We have seen many such people who have struggled to go through this part. The struggle is real for some people. It is difficult even for some of the experts in English. But, still, some practice can be of great help. So, how can you write well?
And in a better way? Here, we have listed down why some useful tips that can help a lot. Reading is a simple process when performed with interest and dedication. Whether it is schooling or compet Do you know you are expected to make use of English that is natural? Natural English is all about simple English. You do not have to be too formal, nor too informal while sp It will be pretty much simple for you to get a good score.
Your Listening, Reading and Writing Test will be conducted on the same day you book your slot each for 40, 60, and 60 minutes respectively, at one go - that is for 2hours and40 minutes. In IELTS Reading your skills of scanning for the information that is important and skimming through the information that is not important are tested. Scanning means to look for spe Has anything changed?
To succeed in any exam, candidates need to have required understanding of the exam pattern, and of course, positivity and some preparation. It needs a lot of preparation. You need to un The use of punctuation marks is important in order to help your readers understand the meaning of the sentence. Three are many candidates who just do not focus on punctuating their They are as follows: Table completion, form, note, summary completion Labeling the diagram, plan, map Matching matching word with a word or phrase etc Picki IELTS is not simple.
That is the fact. Certainly, you will not want to take lon It must be taken into consideration that both CBT and PBT choices remain open for all the candidates those who want to take this test from anywher Better prepared than be very disappointed! IELTS is composed of four major language skills tests. They are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Do you like writing? During your school or college days, you must have written letters and essays.
You must have performed well in crafting some beautiful stories. It is not jus It shall not be taken lightly. For working professionals To score 8. You must have heard of people getting 8. That is amaz Do you speak good English? Or do you speak well English? I am sorry for that grammatical error. But, this is common and a large number of candidates commit many such mistakes. Question: How are you doing? For the q There are many candidates who commit small grammar mistakes.
If yo Use of such nouns is simple. One just needs to know the basic differences. Computer-delivered IELTS has been there for almost a year now and it is available in various countries. If you are wondering how this can be a better option, read on to know more.
It offers plenty of advantages. Flexibility in Learning Flexi Reading is a skill that is mastered with practice. This is different as one has to read with analytical bent of mind. If you are also one of those candidates who fear IELTS Writing essay and need some guidance, then you are at the right place. Make use of these s This could be a tough and critical aspect but if observation and good listening powers are developed, then it is easy to interpret and score.
The Recording is done Do you want to make your write-up perfect? You do not have to be an expert grammarian. Even if you know a few things in English grammar then it is enough for you.
Here, we have listed down some incorrect and correct sentences. Check out. Every language is made up of words. When you join words, sentences are created. Words are the building blocks. In order to master any language, the first This app gives you access to plenty of IELTS practice tests which you can take as many times as you want. Score reports comes with detailed analytics IELTS comprises of two d Often, test-takers have some unusual kind of fear. There are many things that confuse the test-takers.
But, out of all those things, three are major that are discussed below: What if I miss listening to the recordings properly? IELTS liste You can write well. Focus on five important aspects of writing to be good at writing. Linking paragraphs The most important thing There are many candidates who take it without preparing for it thinking that they will do well but alas, they do not.
They get very low score. If you are busy and do Often, candidates face difficulties in speaking properly because they do not find the right words which they can use in order to speak about the given topic. It is Here, we have given some tips for you to score band 8 or 9 in it. You shall love reading It is crucial that you love and enjoy your reading experience. If you are reading for pleasure, then it will make you Especially, test takers find it almost impossible to keep track of what they listen and then possibly arrive at the right answer.
This can be surely said that in Punjab region, the company that is more popular and preferred is IDP. They certainly have more locations; offer a speedy service and good level of tests and examiner offered. They never give a thought of their own and book the test based on guidance provided by others, which can certainly be misleading.
Many a times, those who book tests are rewarded with commission by the companies if they book certain number of tests. Thus, their only motive behind telling you to sit for an IDP or British Council exam is to earn more money and poor students are unaware of this situation.
Finally, discussing about which test one should sit in, it would depend on their personal choices. However, the aspirants need to get it clear that there is no difference in the marking of the exam.
Very competent examiners check your exam and both companies make sure that testing and checking is not compromised in any aspect. Do not follow their advice simply because they gave their test with a specific company and scored well.
Initially, there was less number of test-takers 4, in rising to 10, in There were some practical difficulties in organizing the test. So a revision project was setup for redesigning the test. The questions in the test are framed by the Cambridge English Language Assessment.
The Listening and Reading tests are based on correct or wrong answers. You are evaluated based on the number of correct answers. Whereas, the examiner plays a major role in the Writing and Speaking tests.
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