When planning to relocate to Canada, you may find yourself at a crossroads in choosing between the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP). The language proficiency tests are accepted for immigration purposes, but IELTS is more widely accepted in over 140 countries, opening up your world…
The most important thing to know before booking your test is that to register for the IELTS test, you need an international passport, this is the only valid means of identification. It is also very important for your admission to the test room on the test day.
Preparing for your IELTS Speaking test? Here are some simple but useful tips on how to impress your examiner and score a high band. But first, you need to understand what the IELTS Speaking Test is all about. IELTS Speaking is one of the 4 categories of English Language proficiency test administered by IELTS. It…
In the Writing component of the IELTS Academic Module, test takers attempt two tasks, namely TASK 1 and TASK 2. The time allocated for these tasks is 60 minutes but, ideally, you should spend 40 minutes on Task 2 and 20 minutes on Task 1. Here are some reasons: You need to write a formal…
Is your IELTS test date fast approaching? These tips may be all you need to score a high band in the Reading component. Read on to find out how. IELTS reading is a 60-minute test that assesses how well candidates understand texts that are written in the English Language. But even when sixty minutes may…
There are several different words in the English language that present challenges even for English speaking people. One category of English words are called homographs. These words are those that are spelled the same. Sometimes they’re pronounced the same way and other times they’re different. They also have different meanings. To perform well on your…
Your objective when taking the IELTS is to achieve the highest score possible so that you won’t have to retake the exam later. Getting the scores you need on each section can be challenging. Proper exam prep and getting a decent night’s sleep the night before the exam are great ways to prepare. When taking…
One of the key differences between people that pass their IELTS examination the first time and those that have to retake is the amount of preparation taken before the exam. Preparing requires more than just knowing how to read, speak, and write English. Before taking the IELTS, we highly recommended you spend some time reading…
Tens of thousands of people from around the world immigrate to Canada annually. Many of these people are required to pass the IELTS exam as part of their immigration process. Even foreign students attending university in Canada, are required to pass the IELTS exam as part of their enrollment and acceptance processes. Passing the IELTS…
While you’re preparing for your IELTS exam, you may have had people tell you various things about the test. Even though their input can be beneficial, it’s essential to understand sometimes what you’re told may be a myth. Let’s take a look at six myths and the actual truth, so you can worry less and…