An Introduction to IELTS | IELTS: From start to finish
In this first webinar of our 'IELTS: From start to finish' series, we'll take you through the basics of IELTS, aiming to teach you everything you need to know about the test.
As part of the webinar, we'll cover:
Test sections
Computer-delivered vs. Paper-based
Academic vs. General Training
We'll even share a walkthrough of our IDP IELTS test centre in Melbourne, Australia, so you know exactly what to expect on test day.
And make sure to pay attention to the 15-minute question and answer session at the end to have some important IELTS questions answered!
0:00 Introduction
2:15 - What is IELTS?
4:39 - Academic vs General Training
5:23 - Paper-based vs Computer-delivered
8:29 - IELTS 9-Band scale explanation
9:40 - Writing
16:04 - Reading
21:37 - Listening
23:27 - Speaking
29:55 - Questions
30:45 - Should I strictly follow American, Australian or British English?
32:03 - Which is better for the Writing test, pen or pencil?
32:25 - How many hours of preparation is needed to increase my Band score by 0.5?
33:54 - Is it okay to take notes in the Writing booklet?
34:45 - Will having a neutral accent affect my Speaking score?
36:18 - What are the most common mistakes that leads to getting a lower score in the IELTS Academic test?
38:00 - Melbourne Test Centre visit