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IELTS Preparation: How to Find the Right Course for You
by Languagecourses Specialist language courses specialistIELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System. The exam was developed in early 1990s by Cambridge English Language Assessment, the British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia. It was designed to be an Academic English exam to be taken by non-English speakers wishing to study in an English-speaking university.
Since it was launched, the popularity of the IELTS exam has grown exponentially. It is used by employers and immigration authorities as well as academic institutions. Over 2 million people prepared for and took the IELTS English testin 2012 and 2013. IELTS is now accepted by more than 9,000 universities, companies, professional associations and governments in 135 countries as a measurement of English for people wanting to study or work overseas. Language schools, colleges and universities around the world offer IELTS preparation programmes as an integral part of their English language learning programmes.
IELTS tests can be taken up to 4 times a month in over 130 countries. As a student, you can prepare for 2 types of test. The first is the IELTS Academic module, designed primarily for students who wish to study in English speaking universities at either degree level or postgraduate masters or PhD level. The second is the IELTS General Training module, which is more for those hoping to migrate to the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada, or for those hoping to study in an English speaking country below degree level.
Any IELTS preparation course will focus on the 4 different papers of each exam: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The listening and speaking parts are the same for both types of test, but there are differences in the reading and writing parts. Working for the IELTS Academic module is a more demanding preparation process, and the test tasks therefore more appropriate for university study. Students may have to read and analyse degree-level texts, or write an essay about a given topic, for example.
To prepare effectively for an IELTS exam, students must develop their command of academic vocabulary across a wide range of subjects, build their ability to write reports and essays, and ensure that they are able to use more formal English accurately and appropriately. A good preparation course will also spend time developing exam techniques, so students are able to address the tasks effectively in the time allocated during the test.
As it is such a popular exam, recognised around the world, IELTS preparation courses are increasingly available in a variety of formats – from private English language schools to online tuition and self-study to university language departments. In order to get the best course, students should research the market, look at the results achieved by those offering such courses, and, if possible, speak to an expert who understands the market well.
For many, taking an IELTS exam and achieving the score required by a university or professional body can be a life-changing experience – so it is well worth spending time and money getting the preparation right.
Since it was launched, the popularity of the IELTS exam has grown exponentially. It is used by employers and immigration authorities as well as academic institutions. Over 2 million people prepared for and took the IELTS English testin 2012 and 2013. IELTS is now accepted by more than 9,000 universities, companies, professional associations and governments in 135 countries as a measurement of English for people wanting to study or work overseas. Language schools, colleges and universities around the world offer IELTS preparation programmes as an integral part of their English language learning programmes.
IELTS tests can be taken up to 4 times a month in over 130 countries. As a student, you can prepare for 2 types of test. The first is the IELTS Academic module, designed primarily for students who wish to study in English speaking universities at either degree level or postgraduate masters or PhD level. The second is the IELTS General Training module, which is more for those hoping to migrate to the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada, or for those hoping to study in an English speaking country below degree level.
Any IELTS preparation course will focus on the 4 different papers of each exam: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The listening and speaking parts are the same for both types of test, but there are differences in the reading and writing parts. Working for the IELTS Academic module is a more demanding preparation process, and the test tasks therefore more appropriate for university study. Students may have to read and analyse degree-level texts, or write an essay about a given topic, for example.
To prepare effectively for an IELTS exam, students must develop their command of academic vocabulary across a wide range of subjects, build their ability to write reports and essays, and ensure that they are able to use more formal English accurately and appropriately. A good preparation course will also spend time developing exam techniques, so students are able to address the tasks effectively in the time allocated during the test.
As it is such a popular exam, recognised around the world, IELTS preparation courses are increasingly available in a variety of formats – from private English language schools to online tuition and self-study to university language departments. In order to get the best course, students should research the market, look at the results achieved by those offering such courses, and, if possible, speak to an expert who understands the market well.
For many, taking an IELTS exam and achieving the score required by a university or professional body can be a life-changing experience – so it is well worth spending time and money getting the preparation right.
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