IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

What is IELTS?

IELTS is one of the most widely recognized English language proficiency tests, accepted by universities, employers, and immigration departments worldwide. It assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills and is available in two formats:
IELTS Academic – Required for students applying to universities.
IELTS General Training – Needed for work visas, migration, and PR applications (e.g., Australia, Canada, UK).

Why Choose IELTS?

  • Accepted in 140+ Countries – Recognized by immigration authorities, universities, and employers globally.
  • Multiple Test Formats – Choose between paper-based or computer-based exams.
  • Validity of 2 Years – Useful for both study and work purposes.
  • Scoring Flexibility – Achieve band scores that match your specific visa or study requirements.

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  • Customized IELTS Training for both Academic & General Training modules.
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  • Intensive Listening & Reading Practice with real exam questions.
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IELTS General

The General training edition addresses practical language skills needed for everyday circumstances and is intended for non-academic objectives like work, immigration, or vocational training.

IELTS Academic

The Academic test is designed for people wishing to enroll in undergraduate or graduate programs. It emphasizes the academic language skills required for success in a learning environment.

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IELTS Test Format

The IELTS Listening section evaluates your ability to comprehend and analyze spoken English within academic contexts. It lasts between 30 minutes and features a range of tasks designed to test various listening skills:
  1. Duration:30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time).
  2. Overview: You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and answer questions based on them.
    • Recording 1:A conversation between two people in a social context.
    • Recording 2:A monologue in a social setting (e.g., a speech about local facilities).
    • Recording 3:A conversation between up to four people in an educational or professional context.
    • Recording 4:A monologue on an academic topic.
  3. Skills Assessed: Understanding main ideas, detailed information, opinions, attitudes, and the ability to follow the development of an argument.
The IELTS Reading section evaluates your capacity to understand and interpret written English in academic contexts. It lasts between 60 minutes and features several tasks:
  1. Duration:60 minutes.
  2. Overview: The Reading test includes three long passages. These may be descriptive, factual, analytical, or discursive.
    • Academic IELTS: Texts are sourced from books, journals, newspapers, and magazines.
    • General Training IELTS: Texts include extracts from advertisements, guidelines, notices, or workplace documents.
  3. Skills Assessed: Ability to skim, scan, and understand the main ideas, logical arguments, and specific details.
The IELTS Writing section assesses your ability to produce clear and coherent written English in academic contexts. It is typically combined with the Speaking section, with the two sections together lasting approximately 60 minutes. The Writing part consists of two primary tasks:
  1. Duration:60 minutes.
  2. Overview: The Writing test consists of two tasks:
    • Task 1:
      • Academic: Describe visual information (a graph, chart, table, or diagram) in at least 150 words.
      • General Training: Write a letter (formal, semi-formal, or informal) in at least 150 words.
    • Task 2:Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem in at least 250 words.
  3. Skills Assessed: Ability to organize ideas, use appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and respond coherently to specific tasks.
The IELTS Speaking section measures your proficiency in communicating effectively in English, spanning approximately 11 to 14 minutes. It encompasses several tasks designed to assess various facets of your speaking abilities:
  1. Duration:11–14 minutes.
  2. Overview: The Speaking test is conducted face-to-face with an examiner and includes three parts:
    • Part 1 (Introduction and Interview): You will answer questions about yourself, your family, work, studies, and hobbies.
    • Part 2 (Long Turn): You’ll be given a cue card with a topic and have 1 minute to prepare. You’ll then speak for 1–2 minutes.
    • Part 3 (Discussion): You’ll discuss more abstract ideas related to the topic from Part 2.
  3. Skills Assessed: Fluency, coherence, lexical resource, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation.
IELTS Test Format Comparison - IELTS Academic Vs IELTS General
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Understanding IELTS General

Designed for those migrating to English-speaking countries for work, vocational training, or immigration. It emphasizes practical communication skills required for everyday life.

Reading

Focuses on practical reading skills, with materials from advertisements, work-related documents, or general interest topics, assessing the candidate’s ability to function in day-to-day situations.

Writing

Task 1: Involves writing a letter (formal, semi-formal, or informal) to handle common, real-life situations.
Task 2: Requires writing an essay on a general topic, focusing on clear communication of ideas in a practical context.

Vocabulary and Language Style

Assesses the use of more common and informal language, relevant to everyday communication, focusing on real-life situations.

Understanding IELTS Academic

Designed for individuals applying for higher education (undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional registration). It emphasizes academic language proficiency required in educational settings.

Reading

Focuses on complex, academic materials, including passages related to subjects like science, history, and literature. The goal is to evaluate a student’s ability to comprehend and analyze challenging, topic-specific content.

Writing

Task 1: Requires describing and interpreting data from graphs, charts, or diagrams.
Task 2: Involves writing an academic-style essay on a given topic, demonstrating critical thinking and persuasive skills.

Vocabulary and Language Style

The test assesses the ability to use formal and sophisticated vocabulary. This reflects the level of language needed for academic and formal settings.

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Some Commonly Asked Questions

At Learn with Hafiz, we understand that you may have questions about our courses, teaching methods, and how we can help you achieve your language goals. Below, you'll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive from students. If you need more information, feel free to contact us directly—we're here to support you every step of the way!

Can a person do the IELTS examination online?

Yes, you can! Taking the IELTS exam online has become a new option in recent years.

Which is preferable, the Academic or General IELTS?

Generally, the IELTS Academic exam is required for university admission. On the other hand, IELTS General Training is utilized for immigration. The prerequisites are defined by the organization where you intend to work or study. Therefore, confirming which test is best for you before scheduling one is a good idea.

How difficult is IELTS?

The IELTS exam doesn’t have to be challenging. With proper preparation, familiarity with the IELTS test format, and effective strategies, you can glide through it.

Which IELTS question type is difficult?

Many people think the writing part of the IELTS exam is one of the hardest. Everyone has different opinions about which parts of the test are difficult. Many find writing hard because of the time limit and tough tasks. It all depends on each person’s strengths and weaknesses.

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