IELTS Overview 📝

Introduction to IELTS

• Full Form: International English Language Testing System
• Purpose: Assess English language proficiency mainly for those who want to study or work in English-speaking environments.
• Countries: Recognized broadly, including in Mongolia

Structure of IELTS

• Four Sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
• Types: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training

Registration and Frequency

• Registration: Multiple ASB centers in Mongolia
• Examinations: Held multiple times a year, previously twice a year but now more frequent

Academic vs General Training

• Academic IELTS: Suitable for university admissions and professional registration
• General Training IELTS: For work experience and immigration

Detailed Section Breakdown

Listening

• Duration: 30 minutes
• Format: 4 sections, 40 questions in total
• Content: Conversations and monologues

Reading

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Format: 3 passages, 40 questions in total
• Academic Reading: More complex texts compared to General Training

Writing

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Format: Two tasks
  • Task 1: (Academic) Describe visual information; (General) Letter writing
  • Task 2: Essay writing

Speaking

• Duration: 11-14 minutes
• Format: Face-to-face interview
• Parts: Introduction and interview, long turn, and two-way discussion

Scoring

• Band Scores: Ranges from 1 to 9 for each section
• Overall Band Score: Average of four sections

Preparation Tips

• Frequent practice and utilizing resources such as Facebook groups and other online materials
• Focus on stability and consistency in all sections
• Understand the structure and expectations for each section to improve performance

Conclusion

• Continuous practice and being well-informed about the test structure are key
• Utilize available resources and take mock tests for better preparation