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Monday, June 13, 2011

IELTS Format for Students


IELTS Listening:

This is a test of listening comprehension in the context of general language proficiency. The test is in four sections. The first two sections are concerned with social needs, while the last two are concerned with situations more closely related to educational or training contexts. Texts include both monologues and dialogues between two or three people, and are heard once only. A variety of question types are used for the forty items, including multiple choice, short-answer questions, notes/summary/flow chart completion, sentence completion, labelling a diagram and matching.

IELTS Speaking:

The Speaking module is a structured interview with an emphasis on general speaking skills. It assesses whether candidates have the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with native speakers of English.

IELTS Reading:

Candidates take either the Academic or the General Training Reading module. The Academic Reading module consists of texts of general interest dealing with issues which are appropriate for, and accessible to, candidates entering postgraduate or undergraduate courses. The texts of the General Training Reading module draw on social and training contexts or deal with general interest topics.
Both Reading modules consist of three passages or sections with forty questions. Question types include multiple choice, sentence or summary completion, identifying data for short-answer questions, matching lists or phrases and identifying writers’ views/attitudes.

IELTS Writing:

Candidates take either the Academic or the General Training Writing module. Appropriate responses for the Academic Writing module are short essays or general reports, addressed to tutors or to an educated non-specialist audience. The General Training Writing module requires candidates to write personal semi-formal or formal correspondence, or to write on a given topic as part of a simulated class assignment.
There are two compulsory tasks. Task 1 requires at least 150 words and Task 2, the more heavily weighted, requires at least 250 words. In Task 1, Academic Writing module candidates are asked to look at a diagram, table or data and to present the information in their own words. Candidates taking the General Training Writing module are asked to respond to a given problem with a letter in Task 1. In Task 2, all candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem and asked to provide general factual information, outline and/or present a solution, justify an opinion, and evaluate ideas and evidence.

IELTS Test Center in India


IELTS Test Center

INDIA
Address
Contact
British Council Chennai
IELTS Administrator
British Deputy High Commission
737 Anna Salai
Chennai, 600 002
Tel: 91 44 852 5002
Fax: 91 44 852 3234
Email: 
ln.rajagopal@in.britishcouncil.org 
Web: 
http://www2.britishcouncil.org ...
British Council Kolkata
IELTS Administrator
L & T Chambers
1st Floor, 16 Camac Street
Kolkata, 700 017
Tel: 91 33 2282 5370 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 33 2282 5370      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 91 33 2282 4804
Email: 
ielts.kolkata@in.britishcouncil.org 
Web: 
http://www2.britishcouncil.org ...
British Council Mumbai
IELTS Administrator
Mittal Tower "C" Wing
Nariman Point
Mumbai, 400 021
Tel: 91 22 2282 3560 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 22 2282 3560      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 91 22 2281 6619
Email: 
ielts.mumbai@in.britishcouncil.org 
Web: 
http://www.britishcouncil.org. ...
British Council New Delhi
IELTS Administrator
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi, 110001
Tel: 91 11 2371 1401 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 11 2371 1401      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 91 11 2371 0717
Email: 
 ielts.india@in.britishcouncil.org 
Web: 
http://www.britishcouncil.org/ ...
IDP Education Australia Ahmedabad - Test Centre
IELTS Administrator
1t Floor, Mahaly Complex
Off C G Road, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad
380009 Gujrat
Tel: 91 79 640 6226
Fax: 91 79 640 4094
Email: 
 info@ahmedabad.idp.com 
Web:
IDP Education Australia Bangalore - Test Centre
IELTS Administrator
102 A, Regency Enclave,
#4 Magrath Road
Bangalore, 560025
Tel: 91 80 532 1988/ or 1989
Fax: 91 80 5321987
Email: 
 info@bangalore.idp.com 
Web: 
http://www.ieltsindia.com
IDP Education Australia Chandigarh - Test Centre
IELTS Administrator
SCO 147-148, 2nd Floor
Sector 9-C, Madhya Marg
Chandigarh, 160001
Tel: 91 172 274 1331 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 172 274 1331      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 91 172 274 1510
Email: 
 info@chandigarh.idp.com 
Web:
IDP Education Australia Chennai - Test Centre
IELTS Administrator
2B, Crystal Lawn, Wallace Garden,
20, Haddows Road, First Street,
Chennai
Tel: 91 44 5587 1927 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 44 5587 1927      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 2833 3222
Fax: 91 44 2833 3464
Email: 
 ielts@chennai.idp.com 
Web: 
http://www.ieltsindia.com
IDP Education Australia Hyderabad - Test Centre
IELTS Administrator
Uma Hyderabad House, 3rd Floor
6-3-1090/1/1, Raj Bhavan Rd, Somajiguda
Hyderabad, 500 082
Tel: 91 40 2339 8247 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 40 2339 8247      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 91 40 2339 8200
Email: 
 IN127.administrator@idp.com 
Web:
IDP Education Australia Mumbai - Test Centre
IELTS Administrator
Express Building, 1st Floor
Opp. Churchgate Station
Mumbai
Tel: 91 22 2202 6505 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 22 2202 6505      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 6509
Fax: 91 22 2202 6501
Email: 
 info@mumbai.idp.com 
Web: 
http://www.idp.com
IDP Education Australia New Delhi - Test Centre
IELTS Administrator
Flat no. 513, International Trade Tower, New Nehru Place
New Delhi, 110019
Tel: 91 11 2628 4404 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            91 11 2628 4404      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 2646 7535
Fax: 91 11 2623 4103
Email: 
 info@ieltsindia.com 
Web: 
http://www.ieltsindia.com
 

IELTS vs TOEFL


TOEFL (iBT) is generally accepted in American universities, although it is also accepted in many other schools across all continents.
The test had its own Extreme Make Over! so check our their site at 
www.toeflindia.com
IELTS is generally accepted in the UK, Australia and other countries from the Commonwealth.
IELTS has gained popularity and acceptance in many universities beyond the UK, so please check their Global Recognition System at 
www.takeielts.com
So, make your decision about which test to take after you know where you're applying, check out the schools websites and email admissions if necessary. About comparing both tests, TOEFL and IELTS, many test takers perceive TOEFL as a bit more difficult.
That's up to you to decide. Their main similarities are -Both tests are composed of 4 sections -They measure Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. -They do not measure grammar in a sepate section. -They exhibit some English varieties(TOEFL presents speakers with at least 4 different regional accents within the US, IELTS presents speakers with mostly British accent but it also includes Australian, New Zealand, and even American) -Their writing tasks include a report based on data presented where you need to be accurate to the sources and information provided AND an essay where you need to express your ideas based on an essay question.

Differences between TOEFL and IELTS


Differences!- TOEFL is Internet based, hence the name TOEFL iBT -IELTS in most countries is still paper based this format difference has a number of implications. Get a sample of the tests and see for yourself. -TOEFL expects you to record your speaking tasks / responses in the computer. IELTS measures Speaking by means of a face to face interview. As for the Reading sections, I would say that TOEFL reading passages seem longer, you read and answer on the computer screen. IELTS will be easier here for you if you're more used to reading on paper.
Finally about the listening section, in TOEFL you'll take notes on what you hear and then you'll see the questions to move forward with your answers. In the IELTS you can see the questions before you listen, that can make a huge difference for some test takers making IELTS easierif you can use the questions to zoom in on those areas of the conversations / lectures where the answers are. Hope this helps. Good luck in your test! Which ever it may be. 

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