**Document Title: Comprehensive IELTS Course Guide**
**Introduction:**
The Comprehensive IELTS Course Guide is a meticulously designed document aimed at providing aspiring candidates with a detailed overview of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) preparation course. This g...
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I scored 8.5 in my IELTS with only five days to prepare. 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. So in today's video, we're going to see
the IELTS format, which includes the listening, reading, writing, and speaking. We will
practice IELTS test questions for all four sections along with tips on how to improve your
score for each section. We will also provide a list of free resources where you can practice
more. In the end, I'll share with you my test experience, specifically about choosing the
speaking slot. 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 test you personally find easier and must
book now. Without further ado, let's dive into the IELTS format.
IELTS Format
IELTS tests are English language skills using four rounds: listening, reading, writing, and
speaking. The score is valid for two years. 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
based on your requirements.
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. However, 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 the 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.
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.
Listening Round
The listening round is the same for both Academics and General Training. It lasts for 30
minutes. You will hear four recordings that you have to answer 40 questions. These
questions can be multiple-choice, sentence completion, matching, map labeling, and more.
What makes listening tricky is that you can hear the recordings only once, and you have to
answer the questions while you're listening to the audio. But if you understand basic English,
then it is not that scary. All you need to get a good score for this round is practice.
Let's start by practicing each of these four recording types:
Recording Type 1
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