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'International English Language Testing System' (IELTS, pronounced /'aıjelts/) is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP Education Australia. Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module: |
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The IELTS incorporates the following features: - A variety of accents and writing styles are presented in text materials in order to minimise linguistic bias.
- Band scores are used for each language sub-skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). The Band Scale ranges from 1 ("Non User") to 9 ("Expert User").
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IELTS is scored on a nine band scale. Each Band corresponds to different English competence. The Band Scores are in either whole or half Bands. The nine bands are described as such: 9 Expert UserHas fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding 8 Very Good UserHas fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. 7 Good User |
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