• July 23, 2021
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The IELTS listening sections are divided into four parts. Each section has 10 questions and is heard once only totalling 40 questions for the listening test. You have time to look through the questions before you listen, and also time to check your answers after each section. The time for the test is 40 minutes. The listening takes 30 minutes, but you then have 10 minutes to answer. The listening test is the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training modules.

Listening Sections

The IELTS listening test consists of four sections. The first two sections of the test are concerned with social needs. The final two sections are concerned with situations related more closely to educational or training contexts. All the IELTS listening topics are of general interest and it makes no difference what subjects you are planning to study or what work you intend to do.

• Listening Section One

In the first section there is a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context, for example – a conversation in a train station.

• Listening Section Two

The second section is a monologue set in an everyday social context, for example – a speech about social services in society by an officer.

• Listening Section Three

The section three is a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, for example – a discussion on project paper by students and tutors at college.

• Listening Section Four

The last part is another monologue on an academic subject. It is a lecture or talk of general academic interest such as a university lecture.

You will listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write their answers to a series of questions. These include questions which test the ability to understand main ideas and detailed factual information, ability to understand the opinions and attitudes of speakers, ability to understand the purpose of what is said and ability to follow the development of ideas. A variety of voices and native-speaker accents are used and you will hear each section only once.

IELTS Listening Question Types

1. Multiple choice
2. Short-answer questions
3. Sentence completion
4. Notes, summary, plan, diagram, table or chart completion
5. Labelling a diagram which has numbered parts
6. Classification
7. Matching

You will be provided with instructions on the test paper on how to answer the questions, and they are clear and easy to follow. You will be given examples of any unfamiliar question types. Feel free to contact us for more details about IELTS Listening.

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• August 19, 2021
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is regarded as the world’s most popular English Language Proficiency Test. It is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge and IDP. B-GHUD provides you with the best IELTS online/offline coaching in Kerala, India.

The only key to score 7+ in speaking is NOT to push yourself for high vocabulary words. You might have seen many of the mentors speaking about using higher vocabulary words which I feel is not necessary. To score a 7+ band in speaking, one has to practice speaking English daily and try to be as fluent as possible. In the speaking section you only have to focus on the fluency of the language and not only mugging vocabulary.

Here are a few tips that will help you in acing the IELTS speaking test –

1. Avoid memorizing the script

The speaking test examines the candidate’s ability to survive in an English speaking country. The examiner would expect you to start a conversation. Thus, it would appear automated if you mug up the conversation starters. The conversation should flow naturally.

2. Don’t use uncommon words and slangs

It would help if you showed the examiner that you have a good vocabulary. However, it doesn’t imply that your conversation has to be wordy. Using uncommon English words, especially when you are conscious of what you speak the entire time, would only result in incorrect usage of these words. Remember that IELTS speaking is a semi-formal speaking test i.e., the conversation mustn’t be completely formal or informal. Above all, don’t use slang.

3. Work on your grammatical range and accuracy

Grammatical errors, while speaking, are common. When we speak, we use broken language and avoid complete sentences to save time. This isn’t how your IELTS speaking answers are supposed to be. You must use complete sentences and use various kinds of sentences (such as compound and complex).

4. Pay attention to what you will wear

The examiner records the entire speaking test and usually evaluates once the candidate leaves. One might be tempted to wear casuals, but keep in mind that the first impression is the last. Furthermore, wearing appropriate attire will give you the confidence that will make your speech more impactful.

5. Practice with non-verbal language

Most of our communication is non-verbal. Using hand gestures and facial expressions help in maintaining the flow of the conversation. It also creates a connection with the listener. Many public speakers have said that moving your hands while speaking makes your speech more engaging and powerful.

6. Take natural pauses

You don’t need to rush from one sentence to another because you have a timer over your head. It’s perfectly fine to take a break to breathe or before starting a new sentence.

Practicing your pauses as a comma requires you to take a shorter break as compared to a full stop.

7. Don’t change your accent

The speaking test requires you to enunciate each spoken word. You don’t need to develop an American or British accent to get an 8 or even 9 band in the IELTS speaking test. You must, however, have a neutral accent. This means that your mother tongue should not influence your conversation in English.

8. Avoid using informal fillers

Words like ah, hmm, yeah, you know, so, etc. should be avoided as they give the impression that the candidate lacks conversational skills in English. It also reflects low self-confidence. Even if your arguments are extraordinary, you may still lose a band because of these fillers. Instead, you should use conversational fillers such as “that’s a good question” and “I have never really thought about it.”

9. Utilize the time properly

This section is a timed test. Each task has the maximum time allotted for it. You must ensure that you make the most of the time given to you. For instance, in task 2, you have to give a speech or a monologue. You should have enough points to keep your speech going for at least 2–3 minutes.

10. Use stress and intonation

You should use stress and intonation whenever you want to emphasize a particular word or phrase. This will keep the conversation interesting and the examiner will be able to connect with your recording as he or she will be evaluating your answers after you leave.

11. Use the scratch paper

You need not write complete sentences on scratch paper. You are not supposed to read from scratch paper. It is only a point of reference if you get stuck. Create the structure of your answer on it and write only the important keywords.

12. Identify common topics to practice

As you practice, you will find some repetitive topics in the previous IELTS test papers. Make a list of these and start practising with a friend or a family member.

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The IELTS consist of four sessions. They are Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.  There are two different IELTS modules Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening tests are the same in both modules, but the Reading and Writing tests are different. The general test needs to be taken by the people who are moving to English speaking country for PR or jobs. Whereas academic has to be taken by the people who are moving to English speaking country for higher studies or any other course.

When you take an IELTS test you are tested in four skills Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. So you have to practice them all if you want to do well. Knowledge of English will help you achieve all the goals of your career. If your English language proficiency is good, it allows you to communicate with new people. It helps you to become a better listener, so learning English is important for socialising and entertainment as well as work. In most European nations, proof of English proficiency is vital. More and more people want to move out of their native countries for education and job purpose in today’s world. The international English language test (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language.

Foreign Universities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as professional universities, take into account IELTS scores to examine whether a person is capable of keeping up with the program’s medium of instruction, that is, English. Even many non-English speaking countries require IELTS scores for courses that are taught in English. Universities mainly fix the minimum IELTS criteria that applicants need to fulfil to be eligible for admissions. Therefore, a student having an ideal IELTS score that is equal to or greater than the minimum criteria will have higher chances of making it to the university over those with an IELTS score lower than the minimum criteria. Even if one’s band score falls short of the minimum criteria by 0.5, one would be denied admissions. Hence, it is important for a student aspiring for admission to the university of his/her choice to check the minimum IELTS score under their admission requirements and aim to secure an IELTS score equal to or higher than the minimum score. From a student’s point of view, preparation for IELTS will help them to improve their English language skills and therefore, effectively ace the selected program. Obtaining a good score will all the more increase the student’s confidence in the sense that he/she will be able to pursue the courses without any linguistic hurdles.

Speaking, Listening, Writing, And Reading will boost those practical communication skills. It will further assess your ability to listen, read, write and speak in English during the test. The main purpose is to improve English language proficiency. By learning the four sections you will improve your English language and will gain a better knowledge of English that you need. Taking an IELTS exam gives you the motivation to study hard and improve your English. IELTS is a crucial examination for those willing to study abroad, especially in the US, UK, Canadian, Australian universities. Achieving an ideal score, that is, at least 7 as both overall band score and sectional band score in the exam is important for students to enhance their chances of getting an admit to a foreign university of their own choice. But a considerable percentage of people (10% to 16%) manage to score above the 6.5 band score. This implies that though scoring above 6.5 on the test is indeed a difficult task, but with consistent and systematic preparations, it is possible for one to score a high mark. Once you form a clear idea of the IELTS scoring mechanism, IELTS criteria for different universities, IELTS test patterns and the aforementioned section-wise preparation tips and tricks, it will be easier for you to manoeuvre through this test and achieve a reasonable score.

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