Unlike TOEIC, IELTS is more international and academic than TOEIC. It is also a test of proficiency in using English language, but IELTS test scores of test takers at a higher level, even required if you want to study abroad or settle abroad. . So what is IELTS and how important it is, let's read the article below for more information.
1. What is IELTS?
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System with 4 skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. IELTS was founded by 3 ESOL organizations of Cambridge University, British Council and educational institution IDP (Australia) established in 1989.
Today IELTS is accepted in many countries such as Australia, UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa and if you want to settle in Australia and Canada you will also need an IELTS degree. IELTS test results will be valid for 2 years, after the time you have to retake the exam to get a certificate.
2. What does IELTS mean?
The IELTS exam measures all 4 skills of the test taker, confirming your level of education through the test score, which creates a reputation for the school, especially for those who want to study abroad and apply for a job.
Some schools will be considered for direct admission to some universities if the test score is 6.5 IELTS or above such as National Economics University, Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education, Hoa Sen University Ho Chi Minh City, FPT University majoring in English Language .
With IELTS, job opportunities are much more promoted, career development, confidence increase when we work with foreign companies.
3. Things to know about the IELTS test
1. Listening test
The listening test takes 40 minutes with 40 questions, the difficulty is increased with different voices, it can only be heard once and there are 4 parts in the listening test.
2. Reading test
General test
60 minutes test with 40 sentences, topics about daily situations, or extracts from books, newspapers, advertisements, manuals to assess the ability of analyzing information of the test. Read the description.
Academic test
40 questions in 60 minutes, including 3 parts and the question answer, each part is a paragraph of about 1500 words and questions, which is the essay content.
3. Written test
General test
Exam time 60 minutes, divided into 2 different sections:
Academic test
4. Speaking test
The test will take about 15 minutes to answer directly with the examiner. There are 3 parts in the speaking test:
The speaking test will be assessed through 4 factors: ability to answer fluently, vocabulary, pronunciation and pronunciation.
4. IELTS assessment scale
The way to calculate IELTS score is the average of the 4 skills. If the average score is an odd number of .25 is rounded up .5, if it is odd .75 then rounded to 1.0.
Each test scale will assess the learners' ability to use English differently.
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