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").
- A key component of IELTS is the speaking module. This is conducted in a real life situation with a one on one interview with an examiner. The speaking session is recorded and then marked by an examiner.
- IELTS is developed with input from item writers from around the world. Teams are located in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and other English speaking nations.
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