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My Unexpected IELTS Success: 8.5 in 5 Days

I scored 8.5 in my IELTS with only five days to prepare.

Forget Expensive Courses: Here’s What You Really Need

I did not buy any course because the only thing IELTS needs is practice. You need to know what you're going to get on your test day and today we'll be discussing exactly that.

Your Complete IELTS Roadmap: Format, Practice & Tips

So in today's video we're going to see the IELTS format which includes the listening, Reading, Writing and speaking round. We will practice IELTS test questions for all the four sections along with tips on how to improve your score for each section. A list of free resources where you can practice more. And in the end, I'll share with you my test experience specifically about choosing the speaking slot.

TOEFL vs. IELTS? We’ve Got You Covered

Just FYI, in case you decided between TOEFL versus IELTS, I've made a complete tutorial for TOEFL as well; its link is in the description. After watching both tutorials on this channel, you will be able to decide which tests you personally find easier and must book.

Let’s Break Down the IELTS Format

Now without further Ado, let's dive into the IELTS format. IELTS tests are English language skills using four rounds: listening, Reading, Writing and speaking and the score is valid for two years.

Academic or General? Choose Wisely!

You must choose the IELTS academic test if you're applying to universities abroad. But if you're giving IELTS for immigration purposes, then you must choose IELTS General training. Be very careful about the option you choose. When I was appearing for the test, there was one person in my Batch who was giving IELTS for the second time; he actually wanted a score to apply for his uh Canadian PR but earlier he had appeared for IELTS academics which is not valid for immigration. So choose your option carefully based on your requirements.

The Core Structure: Timing, Scheduling & Format

Coming back to the format, listening and speaking rounds would be the same for both IELTS academics and general training, but the reading and writing rounds are slightly different; we will look at how when we discuss each of these four rounds in detail along with specific examples. The duration of the exam is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Listening, reading and writing rounds are done continuously with no breaks in between them. But the speaking round can be scheduled up to a week before or after the test. But in my experience, this heavily depends on the options your test center gives you; my test center was giving me same day slots. We'll talk about selecting speaking slots in the last section. You also have the option to choose if you want to take the test on paper or on a computer. I personally chose a computer option because it makes editing easier, especially when you are writing your essay, but that's just my preference. You can comment below and tell me which option you prefer and why because I think a lot of people prefer paper as well.

Your Questions About the Format, Answered

And that was the IELTS format. If you have any questions about the format, then let me know and I will get back as soon as I can. Now let's look at each of these rounds in detail and do some practice questions.