WEBVTT 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. 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. 00:00:29.047 --> 00:00:35.859 Candicates can choose to sit the IELTS academic test or the general training test. 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. 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. 00:00:57.577 --> 00:01:05.696 The IELTS test is divided into four sections: Listening,reading,writing and speaking. 00:01:05.696 --> 00:01:09.828 All candicates sit the same listening and speaking test. 00:01:09.828 --> 00:01:17.586 However,Academic and general training candicates each sit a different reading and writing test. 00:01:17.586 --> 00:01:21.598 There is no pass or fail mark in the IELTS test. 00:01:21.598 --> 00:01:27.109 Candicates are marked on a band scale of one to nine in each part. 00:01:27.109 --> 00:01:34.803 This band indicates candicate's competency from no evidence of language to expert user. 00:01:34.803 --> 00:01:38.960 All candicates will see the test result form. 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. 00:01:48.824 --> 00:01:54.174 Okay,so what can you do to make sure you get the best score possible. 00:01:54.174 --> 00:01:56.653 Here are three important points. 00:01:56.653 --> 00:02:00.404 Firstly,you must know the test format. 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. 00:02:07.874 --> 00:02:12.492 How many questions are there.How long must you spend for. 00:02:12.492 --> 00:02:18.221 Secondly,you should do pratice tests under strict tests conditions. 00:02:18.221 --> 00:02:22.594 Make sure you follow all of the instructions closely. 00:02:22.594 --> 00:02:26.826 Finally,you should make sure you use English everyday. 00:02:26.826 --> 00:02:32.838 This is highly best used ,especially in speaking-English countries. 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. 00:02:40.443 --> 00:02:46.470 Join an online chatroom and read English books and magazines. 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. 00:02:58.302 --> 00:03:06.691 The preparation course will help you chase your band score. 00:03:06.691 --> 00:03:12.258 An ielts preparation course will cover four sections of the test. 00:03:12.258 --> 00:03:17.583 You learn all the different question types that might be asked in each section. 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. 00:03:26.872 --> 00:03:31.778 and to practice listening for the general and specific information. 00:03:31.778 --> 00:03:34.873 You also study for the reading test. 00:03:34.873 --> 00:03:42.327 You learn to skim for general understanding of the test and scan for specific information. 00:03:42.327 --> 00:03:47.376 You learn to develop vocabulary,to summarise information 00:03:47.376 --> 00:03:53.208 and look at how to determine a writer's attitude and opinion on the topic. 00:03:53.208 --> 00:03:59.302 For the writing section,you learn to adjust to writing style according to purpose, 00:03:59.302 --> 00:04:03.525 write paragraphs,introductions and conclusions. 00:04:03.525 --> 00:04:10.225 use conjuctions and referents,organise information logically within the test, 00:04:10.225 --> 00:04:14.860 and use examples and evidence to support an argument. 00:04:14.860 --> 00:04:18.269 And of course ,you also pracitce your speaking test. 00:04:18.269 --> 00:04:23.602 Looking at pronunciation,intonation,and fluency. 00:04:23.602 --> 00:04:30.127 You learn to use and understand common phrases and to interact with other speakers. 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. 00:04:37.426 --> 00:04:45.904 Good IELTS preparation courses also provide individual tuition so you can well your specific of nate. 00:04:45.904 --> 00:04:54.827 And provide individual feedback too so you know exactly how you are going. 00:04:54.827 --> 00:05:00.238 The listening test consists of four sections and takes 30 minutes. 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. 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. 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. 00:05:27.513 --> 00:05:32.948 After the listening test is the reading test .It goes sixty minutes. 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. 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. 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. 00:05:56.572 --> 00:06:01.904 Writing is the third module in the IELTS test and takes sixty minutes. 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, 00:06:08.810 --> 00:06:12.410 including formal academic writing. 00:06:12.410 --> 00:06:15.088 The writing test is into two parts. 00:06:15.088 --> 00:06:17.934 There is no choice of question. 00:06:17.934 --> 00:06:24.556 In the academic test,task 1 requires you to write 250 word-report. 00:06:24.556 --> 00:06:28.362 The general training test requires a letter. 00:06:28.362 --> 00:06:35.108 Task 2 requires you to write a discussion of at least 150 words. 00:06:35.108 --> 00:06:39.924 The speaking test is last of four tests in IELTS. 00:06:39.924 --> 00:06:46.708 It consists of all interview between the candicate and IELTS train examiner. 00:06:46.708 --> 00:06:52.577 The interview lasts for approximately 11 to 14 minutes. 00:06:52.577 --> 00:06:55.208 There are three parts in the speaking test. 00:06:55.208 --> 00:07:02.254 The introduction and interview,the individual dialogue,and a discussion or dialogue. 00:07:02.254 --> 00:07:05.394 To begin,there is introduction. 00:07:05.394 --> 00:07:07.489 This lasts for one minute. 00:07:07.489 --> 00:07:14.241 The examiner introduces him or herself and would confer identity of the candicate. 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. 00:07:22.278 --> 00:07:26.292 Then ir's the individual long-term dialogue. 00:07:26.292 --> 00:07:29.437 This section goes for 3 to 4 minutes. 00:07:29.437 --> 00:07:34.710 The examiner asks the candicate to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on the topic. 00:07:34.710 --> 00:07:37.726 The candicate has one minute to prepare. 00:07:37.726 --> 00:07:43.496 The examiner marks by including one or two short questions. 00:07:43.496 --> 00:07:47.518 Finally there is a discussion or dialogue section. 00:07:47.518 --> 00:07:50.795 This goes for between four to five minutes. 00:07:50.795 --> 00:07:57.118 The examiner generates the discussion relating to the topic introduced in part 2 00:07:57.118 --> 00:08:06.925 The candicate is expected to give longer responses to the questions. 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. 00:08:15.207 --> 00:08:19.466 And after all your preparation,follow the simple suggestions 00:08:19.466 --> 00:08:22.519 To help ensure the day of the test go smoothly 00:08:22.519 --> 00:08:24.140 and you stay calm. 00:08:24.140 --> 00:08:27.865 This is the best way to get the highest score you can 00:08:27.865 --> 00:08:30.904 Arrive early,at least half an hour 00:08:30.904 --> 00:08:34.588 You dont want to be late,upset or fluttered. 00:08:34.588 --> 00:08:39.206 When doing the test,concentrate on the part you have in front of you. 00:08:39.206 --> 00:08:43.539 Dont worry about what you've already done to what coming up next. 00:08:43.539 --> 00:08:45.596 Use your time well. 00:08:45.596 --> 00:08:48.309 Know how long you need to spend on each section. 00:08:48.309 --> 00:08:51.043 and dont get stuck on one answer. 00:08:51.043 --> 00:08:56.249 and if you finish early,go back and check the answers carefully. 00:08:56.249 --> 00:08:59.341 While you're working hard for preparing for IELTS exam, 00:08:59.341 --> 00:09:04.938 remember it's also important to relax and do some activities that you enjoy. 00:09:04.938 --> 00:09:09.084 And occasion to break your studies will give you fresh energy 00:09:09.084 --> 00:09:10.272 and motivation. 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. 00:09:19.635 --> 00:09:20.803 So that's all for now. 00:09:20.803 --> 00:09:23.928 I hope this introduction to ielts has been successful. 00:09:23.928 --> 00:09:27.928 Good luck for your study.