1 00:00:13,492 --> 00:00:21,653 Ielts is designed to help universities and colleges test the skill paper wanted to study in the English language. 2 00:00:21,653 --> 00:00:29,047 It's also used as the general test of English for immigration and employment in many countries. 3 00:00:29,047 --> 00:00:35,859 Candicates can choose to sit the IELTS academic test or the general training test. 4 00:00:35,859 --> 00:00:44,548 The academic IELTS test is for people who want to study at the university where English is the medium of the instruction. 5 00:00:44,548 --> 00:00:57,577 The general training test is for people who need a more general level of English for colleges,schools,employment or immigration. 6 00:00:57,577 --> 00:01:05,696 The IELTS test is divided into four sections: Listening,reading,writing and speaking. 7 00:01:05,696 --> 00:01:09,828 All candicates sit the same listening and speaking test. 8 00:01:09,828 --> 00:01:17,586 However,Academic and general training candicates each sit a different reading and writing test. 9 00:01:17,586 --> 00:01:21,598 There is no pass or fail mark in the IELTS test. 10 00:01:21,598 --> 00:01:27,109 Candicates are marked on a band scale of one to nine in each part. 11 00:01:27,109 --> 00:01:34,803 This band indicates candicate's competency from no evidence of language to expert user. 12 00:01:34,803 --> 00:01:38,960 All candicates will see the test result form. 13 00:01:38,960 --> 00:01:48,824 This is the overall band score as well as the score for each individual part of test. 14 00:01:48,824 --> 00:01:54,174 Okay,so what can you do to make sure you get the best score possible. 15 00:01:54,174 --> 00:01:56,653 Here are three important points. 16 00:01:56,653 --> 00:02:00,404 Firstly,you must know the test format. 17 00:02:00,404 --> 00:02:07,874 What are the sections of the test.Which section comes first.How much time does it last for each question. 18 00:02:07,874 --> 00:02:12,492 How many questions are there.How long must you spend for. 19 00:02:12,492 --> 00:02:18,221 Secondly,you should do pratice tests under strict tests conditions. 20 00:02:18,221 --> 00:02:22,594 Make sure you follow all of the instructions closely. 21 00:02:22,594 --> 00:02:26,826 Finally,you should make sure you use English everyday. 22 00:02:26,826 --> 00:02:32,838 This is highly best used ,especially in speaking-English countries. 23 00:02:32,838 --> 00:02:40,443 But you can still practice fine English in groups,go to English films,listen to English on the radio. 24 00:02:40,443 --> 00:02:46,470 Join an online chatroom and read English books and magazines. 25 00:02:46,470 --> 00:02:58,302 Many candicates enroll in the Ielts preparation course at the language school to help them carefully combine the independent study and daily practice in the English language. 26 00:02:58,302 --> 00:03:06,691 The preparation course will help you chase your band score. 27 00:03:06,691 --> 00:03:12,258 An ielts preparation course will cover four sections of the test. 28 00:03:12,258 --> 00:03:17,583 You learn all the different question types that might be asked in each section. 29 00:03:17,583 --> 00:03:26,872 To prepare for the listening section,you learn to recognize intonation patterns and to recognize different varieties of spoken English. 30 00:03:26,872 --> 00:03:31,778 and to practice listening for the general and specific information. 31 00:03:31,778 --> 00:03:34,873 You also study for the reading test. 32 00:03:34,873 --> 00:03:42,327 You learn to skim for general understanding of the test and scan for specific information. 33 00:03:42,327 --> 00:03:47,376 You learn to develop vocabulary,to summarise information 34 00:03:47,376 --> 00:03:53,208 and look at how to determine a writer's attitude and opinion on the topic. 35 00:03:53,208 --> 00:03:59,302 For the writing section,you learn to adjust to writing style according to purpose, 36 00:03:59,302 --> 00:04:03,525 write paragraphs,introductions and conclusions. 37 00:04:03,525 --> 00:04:10,225 use conjuctions and referents,organise information logically within the test, 38 00:04:10,225 --> 00:04:14,860 and use examples and evidence to support an argument. 39 00:04:14,860 --> 00:04:18,269 And of course ,you also pracitce your speaking test. 40 00:04:18,269 --> 00:04:23,602 Looking at pronunciation,intonation,and fluency. 41 00:04:23,602 --> 00:04:30,127 You learn to use and understand common phrases and to interact with other speakers. 42 00:04:30,127 --> 00:04:37,426 You learn to speak for an extended time on a particular topic and practice discussing the topic. 43 00:04:37,426 --> 00:04:45,904 Good IELTS preparation courses also provide individual tuition so you can well your specific of nate. 44 00:04:45,904 --> 00:04:54,827 And provide individual feedback too so you know exactly how you are going. 45 00:04:54,827 --> 00:05:00,238 The listening test consists of four sections and takes 30 minutes. 46 00:05:00,238 --> 00:05:09,397 As you listen to each section,you'll be given time to read the questions,write your answers in the test booklet and to check them. 47 00:05:09,397 --> 00:05:17,404 At the end of section four,you'll be given an extra ten minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet. 48 00:05:17,404 --> 00:05:27,513 You will hear a range of English accents and dialects including Australian,British,North American,New Zealand,Irish and others. 49 00:05:27,513 --> 00:05:32,948 After the listening test is the reading test .It goes sixty minutes. 50 00:05:32,948 --> 00:05:42,708 It consists of three or sometimes four reading passages of increasing difficulty and there is a total of 40 questions to answer. 51 00:05:42,708 --> 00:05:49,371 Though you can mark and write on the question paper,you must enter your answers on the reading answer sheet. 52 00:05:49,371 --> 00:05:56,572 Be aware that no extra time is given for transfering your answers from the question paper to the answer sheet. 53 00:05:56,572 --> 00:06:01,904 Writing is the third module in the IELTS test and takes sixty minutes. 54 00:06:01,904 --> 00:06:08,810 There are two tasks to complete,each of which requires different task types and different style of writing, 55 00:06:08,810 --> 00:06:12,410 including formal academic writing. 56 00:06:12,410 --> 00:06:15,088 The writing test is into two parts. 57 00:06:15,088 --> 00:06:17,934 There is no choice of question. 58 00:06:17,934 --> 00:06:24,556 In the academic test,task 1 requires you to write 250 word-report. 59 00:06:24,556 --> 00:06:28,362 The general training test requires a letter. 60 00:06:28,362 --> 00:06:35,108 Task 2 requires you to write a discussion of at least 150 words. 61 00:06:35,108 --> 00:06:39,924 The speaking test is last of four tests in IELTS. 62 00:06:39,924 --> 00:06:46,708 It consists of all interview between the candicate and IELTS train examiner. 63 00:06:46,708 --> 00:06:52,577 The interview lasts for approximately 11 to 14 minutes. 64 00:06:52,577 --> 00:06:55,208 There are three parts in the speaking test. 65 00:06:55,208 --> 00:07:02,254 The introduction and interview,the individual dialogue,and a discussion or dialogue. 66 00:07:02,254 --> 00:07:05,394 To begin,there is introduction. 67 00:07:05,394 --> 00:07:07,489 This lasts for one minute. 68 00:07:07,489 --> 00:07:14,241 The examiner introduces him or herself and would confer identity of the candicate. 69 00:07:14,241 --> 00:07:22,278 And interview of 3 to 4 minutes follows,the examiner asks questions for cold and short answers. 70 00:07:22,278 --> 00:07:26,292 Then ir's the individual long-term dialogue. 71 00:07:26,292 --> 00:07:29,437 This section goes for 3 to 4 minutes. 72 00:07:29,437 --> 00:07:34,710 The examiner asks the candicate to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on the topic. 73 00:07:34,710 --> 00:07:37,726 The candicate has one minute to prepare. 74 00:07:37,726 --> 00:07:43,496 The examiner marks by including one or two short questions. 75 00:07:43,496 --> 00:07:47,518 Finally there is a discussion or dialogue section. 76 00:07:47,518 --> 00:07:50,795 This goes for between four to five minutes. 77 00:07:50,795 --> 00:07:57,118 The examiner generates the discussion relating to the topic introduced in part 2 78 00:07:57,118 --> 00:08:06,925 The candicate is expected to give longer responses to the questions. 79 00:08:06,925 --> 00:08:15,207 So it's important that you not only practice your English but that you prepare for all different sections in an IELTS test. 80 00:08:15,207 --> 00:08:19,466 And after all your preparation,follow the simple suggestions 81 00:08:19,466 --> 00:08:22,519 To help ensure the day of the test go smoothly 82 00:08:22,519 --> 00:08:24,140 and you stay calm. 83 00:08:24,140 --> 00:08:27,865 This is the best way to get the highest score you can 84 00:08:27,865 --> 00:08:30,904 Arrive early,at least half an hour 85 00:08:30,904 --> 00:08:34,588 You dont want to be late,upset or fluttered. 86 00:08:34,588 --> 00:08:39,206 When doing the test,concentrate on the part you have in front of you. 87 00:08:39,206 --> 00:08:43,539 Dont worry about what you've already done to what coming up next. 88 00:08:43,539 --> 00:08:45,596 Use your time well. 89 00:08:45,596 --> 00:08:48,309 Know how long you need to spend on each section. 90 00:08:48,309 --> 00:08:51,043 and dont get stuck on one answer. 91 00:08:51,043 --> 00:08:56,249 and if you finish early,go back and check the answers carefully. 92 00:08:56,249 --> 00:08:59,341 While you're working hard for preparing for IELTS exam, 93 00:08:59,341 --> 00:09:04,938 remember it's also important to relax and do some activities that you enjoy. 94 00:09:04,938 --> 00:09:09,084 And occasion to break your studies will give you fresh energy 95 00:09:09,084 --> 00:09:10,272 and motivation. 96 00:09:10,272 --> 00:09:19,635 and dont forget the night before you sit the IELTS test,go to bed early and get blank to your brain. 97 00:09:19,635 --> 00:09:20,803 So that's all for now. 98 00:09:20,803 --> 00:09:23,928 I hope this introduction to ielts has been successful. 99 00:09:23,928 --> 00:09:27,928 Good luck for your study.