IELTS Guide & Tips - Academic Module

IELTS Sections

First and foremost, you should be acquainted with the superficial layout of the IELTS exam. That is, what are the tests and what are they based on.

IELTS has 2 modules (or 'modes'). Academic and General Training (also known as 'GT'). Both have 4 sections comprising up the so-called IELTS exam. The Academic module is perfect for students seeking higher education in distant lands and the GT one is fine-tuned for adults and people who wish to get a spouse visa for travelling and staying abroad.

Section 1 is the Listening test. To be rather fair and honest, this section is basically an opportunity to eavesdrop on peoples' conversations, like a spy. Yes. You can imagine that the IELTS exam requires you to become a stealthy spy for a day!

Section 2 is the Reading test. This is an easy and familiar type of exam faced by everyone in their student life. Don't be afraid of the lengthy articles! You'll soon learn about the softer truth behind the bars of strict guidelines.

Section 3 is the Writing test. This part of the exam may be kind of tedious and hard wearing for most people. But not you. You'll be one of the people who can bravely face it off stress-free.

Section 4 is the Speaking test. Ironically, the easiest section of IELTS is also the one where people lose marks. Why? Because they were not prepared. They were not calm or cool enough. Stress broke them down.

Are you tensed right now? Will this same tragedy happen to you?

Say "No" (say it!).

Say "No, I will not suffer like that."

Consider this as an oath to yourself. As you move onto the next page.

Glossary

acquainted : it is the past participle of 'acquaint', which means 'make someone aware of or familiar with'.

superficial : existing or occurring at or on the surface, like a very basic level, without close inspection.

eavesdrop : secretly listen to a conversation.