Preparing for IELTS

IELTS means International English Level Testing Skills. This test is supposed to be taken by the people who wish to study abroad. It is basically concerned with the knowledge of English. The test is divided into four modules.

First one is concerned with English speaking test. In this test, English speaking skills of a person are tested. He is asked to briefly introduce himself. Then he is given some topic to speak. In the end, some type of debate is done to judge his efficiency. Second one is writing skill test which is basically concerned with the writing efficiency of a person. A topic for writing a passage is given to the candidate. It may be some social issue or some general topic.

Third one is related to the listening skill test in which a person’s efficiency to understand the conversation in English is tested. In this test, some audio cassette is played before the candidate and he has to mark the answers of the sheet provided to him on which concerned questions are given.

Fourth test is basically concerned with the learning test in which ability to understand the paragraph in English is tested. In this a written passage is given to him, he has to understand it and mark the questions written on the sheet.

The minimum score in each particular module has been fixed by the Embassy. You have to get this minimum score to be able to get visa for a particular country. However, in some countries clearing this exam in not a pre-requisite to get visa.

Those who are desirous to get through this exam need to work very hard. Study at home cannot help much. Numbers of academies or institutions have sprung up in the cities which provide the skill needed to improve their efficiency. Some of these are very experienced as they have been providing good services to the people. A good instructor can help to recognize your hidden skills and you will have moral support and confidence to show you real skills. He will also provide you necessary tips that are required to clear the test. But before choosing any particular institute, get some detail about the services provided by it so that you do not end up wasting money in some fake academy. You can check from some of its previous or current students. Once you clear the exams, you can get visa and fly to your favorite destination and make your dreams come true.