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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that helps universities to assess the English skills of applicants wishing to study or train in the English language. It is used as a general test of English for immigration and employment in many countries. There is no pass or fail marks in the IELTS test. The applicants are assessed on a band scale of 1 to 9 in each module of the test. Band 9 being for the expert user. Depending upon various English language requirements, colleges and countries decide which IELTS band score is suitable for their applicants. Applicants must choose to sit either the ACADEMIC or the GENERAL training IELTS test. The Academic IELTS test is for those who plan to study English in university and is designed to test the understanding and use of complex academic language. While the General Training IELTS test is for the ones requiring a more general level of English proficiency for college, high school, employment or immigration pur...

IELTS speaking test assesses the ability of the applicant to communicate effectively in English. The speaking skills on which one will be assessed include pronunciation, fluency, grammatical range and vocabulary. Here are some tips to keep handy while going for a speaking test: Speaking Tips Before entering the room, take a few deep breaths to calm down yourself. It is just a normal test, take it easy. To err is human, don’t worry about making mistakes. Just go with the flow and communicate what you want to say. Speak in a normal pace. What matters is to speak clearly and smoothly. Avoid slangs and informal language. Don’t worry about your accent. Say NAMES slowly. If you say a name in your own language, you MUST explain it! Do not use difficult words or expressions unless you are 100% sure you know how to use them right. Make simple and clear sentences if you are not good at making compound or complex sentences. Maintain an eye contact with th...