IELTS HOMESTAY PROGRAM FOR 3 MONTHS
If we talk about the English language evaluation system that is known and recognized around the world, there will be one system that we can find. That system is International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
This system is the English evaluation system with international standard and it’s quite popular and many countries use it. In this system, we can find all evaluation tools that can give us the accurate result of your English language skill. There are four type of evaluation tool that we can find in this system, which are listening, reading, writing and speaking. Because of the IELTS complete test that cover all skills that needed to be able to speak English fluently, this system become the best system that is used by individual or organization to get acknowledgement for their English language skill when they want to get international education or certification with international standard.
British Council, IDP, IELTS Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations are the organization that develop and conducted the evaluation process through this system. And, that also makes this system become one of the best English language skill assessment systems that are recognized by many universities and companies in all over the world, including Australian, New Zealand, UK, USA and Canada.
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM ( IELTS )
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test of English for study and training purposes, taken by over 50,000 candidates per annum, particularly by students intending to study in Australia or the United Kingdom. IELTS was developed jointly by the British Council, IDP Education Australia, and the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
IELTS consists of four separate tests (or “subtests” or “modules”) which assess student’ ability in the four “macro-skills” in English, i.e. Listening, Reading, Writing and speaking. Candidates receive a result in the form of a “band score” (on a scale of 1 to 9) for each module. These four band scores are also averaged to give a single “overall band score”. General descriptions of the bands are included on this info.
A band score of 1 indicates that a candidate has essentially no ability to use English, whereas a band score of 9 indicates that a candidate is an expert user of English, with a proficiency equevalent to that of an educated “native speakers”. Universities generally require a band score of at least 6, which indicates that a student has a generally effective command of English, despite limitations in some areas. Requirements vary: higher overall band scores my be set for some courses, and in some cases minimum band scores may also be specified for particular macro-skills.
The IELTS Listening and Speaking tests are general, with the same test being taken by all candidates. In the Speaking test general speaking skills in English are assessed; while the Listening test covers listening skills in both a social and study environment. The IELTS Reading and Writing tests contain two options, depending on the intended level and general type of study. Students going on to university studies take the “Acdemic” Reading and Writing Module, whereas students going on to other types of non-degree training may take a “General Training” Reading and Writing module.
The “Academic” Reading test assesss students’ ability to read English for university study purposes, including general comprehension, ablity to understand and assess arguments, and ability to identify specific information. The “Academic” Writing test assesses students’ ability to write in English for university study purposes, including describing or comparing data, and presenting arguments or a point of view, supported by relevant ideas and evidence.
From 1989 to April 1995 IELTS included three Academic Reading/Writing modules, designated A, B and C, which were designed for candidates intending to study in different disciplines (based on Phisical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Social Sciences respectively). From April 1995 this distinction between broad discipline areas was dropped and single Academic Reding and Writing test was introduced for all students.
IELTS consists of four separate tests (or “subtests” or “modules”) which assess student’ ability in the four “macro-skills” in English, i.e. Listening, Reading, Writing and speaking. Candidates receive a result in the form of a “band score” (on a scale of 1 to 9) for each module. These four band scores are also averaged to give a single “overall band score”. General descriptions of the bands are included on this info.
A band score of 1 indicates that a candidate has essentially no ability to use English, whereas a band score of 9 indicates that a candidate is an expert user of English, with a proficiency equevalent to that of an educated “native speakers”. Universities generally require a band score of at least 6, which indicates that a student has a generally effective command of English, despite limitations in some areas. Requirements vary: higher overall band scores my be set for some courses, and in some cases minimum band scores may also be specified for particular macro-skills.
The IELTS Listening and Speaking tests are general, with the same test being taken by all candidates. In the Speaking test general speaking skills in English are assessed; while the Listening test covers listening skills in both a social and study environment. The IELTS Reading and Writing tests contain two options, depending on the intended level and general type of study. Students going on to university studies take the “Acdemic” Reading and Writing Module, whereas students going on to other types of non-degree training may take a “General Training” Reading and Writing module.
The “Academic” Reading test assesss students’ ability to read English for university study purposes, including general comprehension, ablity to understand and assess arguments, and ability to identify specific information. The “Academic” Writing test assesses students’ ability to write in English for university study purposes, including describing or comparing data, and presenting arguments or a point of view, supported by relevant ideas and evidence.
From 1989 to April 1995 IELTS included three Academic Reading/Writing modules, designated A, B and C, which were designed for candidates intending to study in different disciplines (based on Phisical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Social Sciences respectively). From April 1995 this distinction between broad discipline areas was dropped and single Academic Reding and Writing test was introduced for all students.
IELTS 9-BAND SCALE
IELTS provides a profile of your abilityto use English. Your score in each of subtest and an overall (average) score are recorded as level of ability, called Bands. There are 9 bands for each of the four language macroskills- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Rather, all test results are reported on a clear 9-band scale (from 1, the lowest, to 9, the highest). The scale has remained consistent and acquired currency around the world over the past three decades. Candidates receive an overall band score as well as individual scores for each test component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). The IELTS test provides an accurate picture of a candidate’s language skills at a certain point in time. Language ability diminishes over time if not actively maintained. The above information is listed on the Test Report Form. The nine bands of lnguage ability are described in general terms as follows:
9 Expert user
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
8 Very good user
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
7 Good user
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
6 Competent user
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5 Modest user
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
4 Limited user
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
3 Extremely limited user
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
2 Intermittent user
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
1 Non user
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
The four components of IELTS
Listening 30 minutes
Candidates listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write their answers to a series of questions. These include questions which test the ability to understand main ideas and detailed factual information, ability to understand the opinions and attitudes of speakers, ability to understand the purpose of an utterance and ability to follow the development of ideas. A variety of voices and native-speaker accents is used and each section is heard only once.
Section 1
A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context, e.g. a conversation in an accommodation agency.
Section 2
A monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.
Section 3
A conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.
Section 4
A monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.
Reading 60 minutes
The Reading component consists of 40 questions. A variety of question types is used in order to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument, recognising writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose.
IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are recognisably appropriate for candidates entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration.
IELTS General Training
IELTS General Training requires candidates to read extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials candidates are likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English speaking environment.
Writing 60 minutes
IELTS Academic
The Writing component of IELTS Academic includes two tasks. Topics are of general interest to, and suitable for candidates entering undergraduate or postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration.
Task 1
Candidates are presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and are asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in their own words. They may be asked to describe and explain data, describe the stages of a process, how something works or describe an object or event.
Task 2
Candidates are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be written in a formal style
IELTS General Training
The Writing component of IELTS General Training includes two tasks which are based on topics of general interest
Task 1
Candidates are presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semiformal or formal in style.
Task 2
Candidates are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be slightly more personal in style than the Academic Writing Task 2 essay.
Speaking 11 to 14 minutes
The Speaking component assesses the candidate’s use of spoken English, and takes between 11 and 14 minutes to complete. Every test is recorded. The Speaking component is delivered in such a way that does not allow candidates to rehearse set responses beforehand.
Part 1
Candidates answer general questions about themselves and a range of familiar topics, such as their home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.
Part 2
Candidates are given a card which asks them to talk about a particular topic. They have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner then asks one or two questions on the same topic to finish this part of the test.
Part 3
Candidates are asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. These questions give the candidate an opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
The Listening and Speaking component is the same for both the Academic and General Training versions.
IELTS test score guidance for educational institutions
The level of English needed for a non-native speaker student to perform effectively varies by situation and institution. That is why each individual institution should set its own minimum IELTS score for applicants, depending on specific institutional and programme requirements.
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