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This presentation provides an overview of the IELTS test, including its structure, scoring system, and preparation tip

2. Our FacultiesOur Faculties
Mrs. Hemlata Rao
She has done her Masters of Arts. She was a
Teacher in Mt. Carmel Girl's School, Nagpur
for 22 years. She is teaching IELTS from the
past 4 years.
Mr. Sujay Kulkarni
He has done his Master of Business
Administration, he is teaching IELTS from
the past 3 years

3. What is IELTS ?What is IELTS ?
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IInternational nternational
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EEnglish nglish
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LLanguage anguage
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TTesting esting
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SSystemystem

4. What is IELTS ?What is IELTS ?
• IELTS comprises the Academic Module IELTS comprises the Academic Module
and the General Training Module.and the General Training Module.
• IELTS is a test of English Language skills IELTS is a test of English Language skills
and ability.and ability.

5. Who owns IELTS ?Who owns IELTS ?
1. UCESOL – the University of Cambridge ESOL. UCESOL – the University of Cambridge ESOL
2. The British Council2. The British Council
3. IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia3. IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia
The British Council and IDP deliver IELTS around theThe British Council and IDP deliver IELTS around the
world.world.
Cambridge ESOL and IDP develop the tests withCambridge ESOL and IDP develop the tests with
assistance from teams of item writers in variousassistance from teams of item writers in various
countries.countries.
This means that the test includes international English content This means that the test includes international English content
and uses a variety of English accents.and uses a variety of English accents.

6. What is IELTS ?What is IELTS ?
The Academic module is used for university
entrance and professional registration.
The General Training module is used for
entrance to technical training courses. It is also
used by several countries (Australia, Canada,
Ireland, New Zealand) for immigration
purposes.

7. How is IELTS made upHow is IELTS made up

9. • 4 sections, 40 questions
- short answers
- multiple choice
- completing sentences
- notes
- writing a summary
- referring to maps, flow charts, tables
Time: 30 minutes + 10 minutes to transfer answers to Answer
Sheet.
LISTENING TESTLISTENING TEST

10. LISTENINGLISTENING
This is in 4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two sections This is in 4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two sections
are concerned with social needs. There is conversation between are concerned with social needs. There is conversation between
two speakers and then a monologue. The final two sections are two speakers and then a monologue. The final two sections are
concerned with situations related to educational or training concerned with situations related to educational or training
contexts. There is a conversation between upto four people and contexts. There is a conversation between upto four people and
then a monologue.then a monologue.
A variety of question types are used including : multiple choice, A variety of question types are used including : multiple choice,
short- answers questions, sentence completion, notes/ chart/ table short- answers questions, sentence completion, notes/ chart/ table
completion, labelling of diagram, classification, matchingcompletion, labelling of diagram, classification, matching
Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions
as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end to transfer as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end to transfer
answers to the answer sheetanswers to the answer sheet

11. SECTION1 - EXERCISE
Look at the example question and quickly read all the questions in
section 1. Then listen to Questions 1- 5.
LISTENING TESTLISTENING TEST
2. Which picture shows the distinguishing features?

12. LISTENING TESTLISTENING TEST
SECTION 1 - EXERCISE
4. Where was she standing when she lost her briefcase?
5. What time was it when she lost her briefcase?

13. Tips for Solving the Listening SectionTips for Solving the Listening Section
Often speakers will give you an answer and then
correct themselves, watch out for this. Its a
common trick
Read, write and listen at the same time.
Don’t be surprised if you hear a range of
accents and dialects as IELTS is an
international test.
Studies Abroad Counselors

14. Studies Abroad Counselors

15. 3 sections, 40 questions3 sections, 40 questions
• • short answersshort answers
• • multiple choicemultiple choice
• • matching paragraphs with headingsmatching paragraphs with headings
• • classificationclassification
• • true false not giventrue false not given
• • completing sentencescompleting sentences
• • notesnotes
• • tablestables
• • a summarya summary Time: 60 minutesTime: 60 minutes
No extra time to transfer answers - write answers directly onto the answer No extra time to transfer answers - write answers directly onto the answer
sheet.sheet.
READING TEST - AcademicREADING TEST - Academic

16. READINGREADING
There are three reading passages of increasing difficulty, on topics There are three reading passages of increasing difficulty, on topics
of general interest and candidates have to answer 40 questions. of general interest and candidates have to answer 40 questions.
The passages are taken from magazines, journals, books and The passages are taken from magazines, journals, books and
newspapers. At least one text contains detailed logical arguments.newspapers. At least one text contains detailed logical arguments.
A variety of question types are used including multiple choice, A variety of question types are used including multiple choice,
short answer questions, sentence completions, notes/ charts/ table short answer questions, sentence completions, notes/ charts/ table
completion, labelling a diagram, classification, matching completion, labelling a diagram, classification, matching
list/phrases, choosing suitable paragraph headings from a list, list/phrases, choosing suitable paragraph headings from a list,
identification of writer’s views/attitudes.identification of writer’s views/attitudes.

17. SECTION 2 – EXERCISESECTION 2 – EXERCISE
HEADINGSHEADINGS
i. Displaced workers ii. Temperate fruit exportsi. Displaced workers ii. Temperate fruit exports
iii. Poor health facilities iv. North -South migrationiii. Poor health facilities iv. North -South migration
v. Chile's exports vi. Jobs are not permanentv. Chile's exports vi. Jobs are not permanent
vii. Low pay for worker's, viii. Chile's fruit exports high profits for growersvii. Low pay for worker's, viii. Chile's fruit exports high profits for growers
ix. Fruit industry jobs x. Pesticides for the fruit industryix. Fruit industry jobs x. Pesticides for the fruit industry
Paragraph 1Paragraph 1
Under Pinochet, Chilean fruit exports boomed. The country has remained a major Under Pinochet, Chilean fruit exports boomed. The country has remained a major
supplier of temperate fruits – grapes, nectarines, plums, peaches, pears and apples –to supplier of temperate fruits – grapes, nectarines, plums, peaches, pears and apples –to
North America and Europe. More than 95 percent of grape imports to the US are from North America and Europe. More than 95 percent of grape imports to the US are from
Chile. Highly perishable exports prompted Cardoen Industries, better known for its Chile. Highly perishable exports prompted Cardoen Industries, better known for its
weapons and explosives, to produce refrigerated containers for sea and air shipments. weapons and explosives, to produce refrigerated containers for sea and air shipments.
Almost all Chile’s orchards are less than one hundred miles from a seaport. Over half Almost all Chile’s orchards are less than one hundred miles from a seaport. Over half
of Chile’s fruit exports are controlled by five transnational companies.of Chile’s fruit exports are controlled by five transnational companies.

18. SECTION 1 - ANSWERS
Instructions
• quickly read the summary and focus on the key words in the sentence
• write what word form is missing from each gap in the table below
SUMMARY
Chilean fruit exports, which are grown in 1________ not far from the coast, are sent
mainly to North America and Europe in 2________.Most workers have only
3________work. Many of the poorly-paid workers were 4____________ from their own
land and need to 5_______to wherever harvesting is at a 6________ Living conditions for
these workers are 7 _______with limited facilities essential for workers who are exposed
to other 8____________ health hazards such as pesticides.
Word Forms
1 Noun 5 Verb
2 Noun 6 Noun
3 Adjective 7 Adjective
4 Noun 8 Adjective

19. Tips for Solving the Reading SectionTips for Solving the Reading Section
Look at the ways the paragraphs are organised
Don’t concentrate on words you don’t know. Its
waste of valuable time.
Check spellings

21. 2 Tasks: Task 1 150 word essay
Task 2 250 word essay
Task 1
describe information usually presented in the form of
a graph or table
describe a process, procedure, cycle
Task 2
discussion essay Time: 60 minutes
WRITING TEST ACADEMIC MODULEWRITING TEST ACADEMIC MODULE

22. WRITINGWRITING
There are two tasks and it is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on There are two tasks and it is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on
Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on Task Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on Task
2- 250 words. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than 2- 250 words. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than
Task 1.Task 1.
In Task 1 candidates are asked to look at a diagram or table and to present the In Task 1 candidates are asked to look at a diagram or table and to present the
information in their own words. They are assessed on their ability to organise, information in their own words. They are assessed on their ability to organise,
present and possibly compare data, describe the stages of a process, describe an present and possibly compare data, describe the stages of a process, describe an
object or event, explain how something works.object or event, explain how something works.
In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem. In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem.
They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem, present They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem, present
and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and opinions, evaluate and and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and opinions, evaluate and
challenge ideas, evidence or argumentschallenge ideas, evidence or arguments
Candidates are also judged on their ability to write in an appropriate styleCandidates are also judged on their ability to write in an appropriate style

23. Major Topics Sub-Topics
Family Role of parents; Marriage; Children; Family planning; Age of consent; …
Education Technology & Education; Role of the teacher; Cost; Continuing Education;
Uniforms; Learning Styles; Place of Computers;
Health Western Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine; Diet; Healthy Lifestyle; Cost of
Medicine; Private vs Public Health; …
Employment Training; Automation; Employment conditions; Workers’ rights
Communication Global; Internet; Access to information; Privacy;
Media Privacy; Role of the Media; Advertising; Control of the Media; Types of Media;
Censorship; Invasion of privacy;
Technology Computers; Machines;
ACADEMIC TOPICS FOR IELTS WRITINGACADEMIC TOPICS FOR IELTS WRITING

24. Tips for Solving the Writing SectionTips for Solving the Writing Section
Don’t repeat ideas in a different ways.
Don’t write too many words. Keep to the word
limit for each task.
Learn to recognise how long 150/250 words are
in your own handwriting. You don’t really have
time to count.

26. SPEAKING TESTSPEAKING TEST
3 Parts
1 Introduction and interview - 4 Minutes
2 Speaking on a given topic - 4 Minutes
3 Two-way discussion - 4 Minutes
Time: 11-14 minutes
The Interview is recorded.

27. SPEAKINGSPEAKING
The speaking module takes between 11 and 14 minutes. It consists of an oral The speaking module takes between 11 and 14 minutes. It consists of an oral
interview between the candidate and an examiner. interview between the candidate and an examiner.
There are three main partsThere are three main parts
Part I: The candidate and the examiner introduce themselves and then the Part I: The candidate and the examiner introduce themselves and then the
candidate answers general questions about themselves, their home/ family, candidate answers general questions about themselves, their home/ family,
their jobs/ studies. Their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic their jobs/ studies. Their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic
areas. Thos part lasts between four and five minutesareas. Thos part lasts between four and five minutes
Part II: The candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on Part II: The candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on
a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can make a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can make
some notes if they wish, before speaking between one and two minutes. The some notes if they wish, before speaking between one and two minutes. The
examiner then asks one or two rounding – of questions.examiner then asks one or two rounding – of questions.

28. SPEAKINGSPEAKING
Part III: The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion Part III: The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion
of more abstract issues and concepts, which are thematically of more abstract issues and concepts, which are thematically
linked to the topic prompt in Part II. The discussion lasts linked to the topic prompt in Part II. The discussion lasts
between four and five minutes.between four and five minutes.
The speaking module assesses whether can candidates can The speaking module assesses whether can candidates can
communicate effectively in English. The assessment takes into communicate effectively in English. The assessment takes into
account Fluency and Coherence,account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resources, Grammatical Lexical Resources, Grammatical
Range and Accuracy and PronunciationRange and Accuracy and Pronunciation

29. Tips for Solving the Speaking SectionTips for Solving the Speaking Section
It tests your ability to communicate effectively
not just your grammatical accuracy.
Prepare your introduction very well at home .
Practice recording ideas onto a tape recorder at
home.

30. Scoring in IELTSScoring in IELTS
IELTS describes English ability
according to 9 levels –
called Bands

31. HOW IS IELTS SCOREDHOW IS IELTS SCORED
IELTS scores are reported on a nine band scale.IELTS scores are reported on a nine band scale.
9 - Expert User9 - Expert User
8 - Very Good User8 - Very Good User
7 - Good User7 - Good User
6 - Competent User6 - Competent User
5 - Modest User5 - Modest User
4 - Limited User4 - Limited User
3 - Extremely Limited User3 - Extremely Limited User
2 - Intermittent User2 - Intermittent User
1 - Non User1 - Non User
0 - Did not attempt the test0 - Did not attempt the test

32. ABOUT IELTSABOUT IELTS
Conducted by --- British Council, IDP Australia,
University of Cambridge
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Validity of scores --- 2 years
Exam Fee --- Rs. 7200/-
Centres --- 39 centers all over India
The dates are available all round the year

33. Benefits of our ClassesBenefits of our Classes
We have been teaching IELTS from the past 6 years
Taught more than 500 students.
We are aware what score is required for which
Universities as we the Authorized Representatives of
the Universities

34. Benefits of our ClassesBenefits of our Classes

Prepare for a top IELTS score with the most qualified instructor. Prepare for a top IELTS score with the most qualified instructor.
You have access to all Highly Invaluable course Material.You have access to all Highly Invaluable course Material.
Provides you with highly competent and dynamic trainers.
We employ good subject experts who answer the queries of the
student and moderator his abilities and work hand in hand with
with the student to overcome his weakness.
Our class restrict the digit of students in each IELTS class.
Provides comfortable settings; the atmosphere provided to the
student to do research is free from noise and any sort of
interruptions.

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35. Our fresh IELTS batch commences every second
and fourth Monday and Saturday.
Venue: Krishna, 10/2 I.T. Park, Behind Infotech
Tower, Parsodi, Nagpur, India.
Website: www.studies-overseas.com
Time: 6 to 7 : 30 PM
Duration : One Month
Fees: Rs . 5050/-

36. We have two batches running
every month
Morning Time: 8 to 9 : 30 AM
Evening Time: 6 to 7 : 30 PM
BATCH TIMING

37. What students have to say about our classes
The Faculty is extremely good and the environment of
the class too. Because of the proper coaching and
guidance I was able to score 8 bands in IELTS.
Radhika Dharmadhikari
My English score in 10
th
and 12
th
std was not all good. The
expert coaching provided by KC helped me in gaining 7
bands in IELTS and today I have got admission in my
desired University.
Vasanti Chafekar