IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) tests the capacity to read, listen, write, and speak in English in a professional setting where English is required. The test is divided into 4 sections:
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
All test takers will take the same Listening and Speaking sections. For the Reading and Writing sections, each test taker must then decide whether to take an Academic or General Training version.

Listening (approx. 30 minutes)

Test takers will hear various recorded texts and must answer questions based on each text. Each recording is played only once but candidates are permitted to view the questions beforehand and may take notes. Texts will be spoken with different dialects and accents.

There are two types of IELTS:

1. Academic

2. General Training

Academic Reading (60 minutes)

Three reading texts (extracted from magazines, books, newspapers, etc.) will be presented and test takers are asked to complete tasks based on the readings.

General Training Reading (60 minutes)

Test takers will be expected to read, comprehend and use information from excerpts from instruction manuals, newspapers, magazines. One of the texts will be longer and more descriptive (as opposed to argumentative).

Academic Writing (60 minutes)

Each test takers is asked to write two compositions. First, the test taker will examine a table or diagram and compose a report of approximately150 words on the information presented. Second, the test taker will respond to an opinion or problem with a 250-word essay. Each test taker is expected to create an argument, discuss issues, and utilize the appropriate tone and register.

General Training Writing (60 minutes)

The test taker is asked to write two compositions. First, the test taker will compose a letter of approximately 150 words requesting information or explaining a situation. Second, the test taker will respond to an opinion or problem in a 250-word essay. Each test taker is expected to create an argument, discuss issues, and utilize the appropriate tone and register.

Speaking (11-14 minutes)

In a face-to-face, the candidate is expected to answer short questions, discuss a familiar topic at length, and interact with the examiner.

Understand your IELTS Scores

IELTS is scored on proficiency levels (called “bands”) from 1 to 9.

IELTS scores are trusted around the world. IELTS provides results for all levels of English: there is no such thing as a pass or fail.
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TOEIC stands for Test of English for International Communication. The TOEIC test is used to assess English proficiency of non-native speakers in a business setting and is the standard assessment tool used by companies, workplaces, English programs and government organizations worldwide. As such, TOEIC assessments are an excellent way to obtain credentials to help in the application of new employment positions, as well as good way to monitor one’s own English ability.

The TOEIC test is a paper test and has 200 multiple-choice questions to be taken in two separately different sections. The test is divided into seven parts. Each part begins with detailed instructions, including a sample question; make sure that you understand the directions before you continue. Some questions may be harder than others, but you should try to answer all of them.

TOEIC test questions are based on real-life work settings in an international environment (meetings, travel, telephone conversations, etc).

Here are some common topics on the TOEIC:

Who is it for?
The Test is used by organizations to determine whether an employee is suitable for a particular task. If you work or want to work for a large organization, particularly in Asia, then the TOEIC test will be useful to you.

What is the TOEIC test like?
The TOEIC test is a two-hour, paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice test that consists of 200 questions divided into two separately-timed sections:

Section I: Listening: This section consists of 100 questions and is delivered by audiocassette. It is divided into four parts. Examinees listen to a variety of statements, questions, short conversations, and short talks recorded in English, then answer questions based on the listening segments. The Listening section takes approximately 45 minutes.

• Part 1: Photographs : 20 items (4-choice)
• Part 2: Question-Response : 30 items (3-choice)
• Part 3: Short Conversations : 30 items (4-choice)
• Part 4: Short Talks : 20 items (4-choice)

Section II: Reading. The Reading section consists of 100 questions presented in written format in the test booklet. Examinees read a variety of materials and respond at their own pace to questions based on the item content. The Reading section lasts approximately 75 minutes.

• Part 5: Incomplete Sentences : 40 items (4-choice)
• Part 6: Error Recognition (Old Version) : 20 items (4-choice)
• Part 7: Reading Comprehension : 40 items (4-choice)

Test Length

Although the actual testing time is approximately two hours, additional time is needed to allow examinees to complete the biographical questions on the answer sheet and to respond to a brief questionnaire about their educational and work history. Therefore, you are given approximately 21/2 hours, as seen in the breakdown below:

• 45 minutes for Section I
• 75 minutes for Section II
• Approximately 30 minutes to answer biographical questions on the answer sheet and answer a questionnaire about your educational and work history.

What about scores?

The TOEIC gives a score between 10 and 990:

Scores and Levels of Proficiency

• 905 – 990        : International Proficiency                  : Advanced
• 785 – 900        : Working Proficiency Plus                 : High Intermediate
• 605 – 780        : Limited Working Proficiency             : Intermediate
• 405 – 600        : Elementary Proficiency Plus             : Pre-Intermediate
• 255 – 400        : Elementary Proficiency                     : Beginner
• 185 – 250        : Memorized Proficiency                     : Low Beginner
• 10 – 180          : No Useful Proficiency                       : Ineligible

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TOEFL or Test of English as a Foreign Language is a standardized test of academic English that is administered worldwide. It is available in an Internet-based form and a paper test.

The TOEFL exam is not an easy test. It is comprised of 4 parts: reading, listening, speaking and writing and takes 4 hours to complete. The test taker must have a very good understanding of the English language including grammar, idioms, listening skills and vocabulary. It is very important to prepare for the TOEFL exam in order to pass it.

Below are some tips on how to pass the TOEFL.

1. Know what to expect. Read all you can about the topics tested in the TOEFL and how they are tested. Get sample questions and even full sample tests. This way the format and type of questions you will encounter will not be a surprise to you.

2. Review all your grammar rules and idiomatic expressions that you have learned to date in English.

3. Invest in a TOEFL preparatory book. It is a structured, easy to follow method of reviewing all the information necessary to pass the TOEFL test. Such books typically come with sample tests to help you prepare.

4. Practice for the exam by taking a practice test. Time each section as it would be during the real exam. Use the correction key to correct it afterwards and to identify any mistakes you made. Review the rules for those mistakes and be sure you understand why you made the errors you did.

5. Work with an English tutor or teacher who can help you understand the areas you are having difficulty with. A good teacher will be able to provide explanations that you can understand, as well as memory tricks to help you retain the information.

6. Take additional TOEFL practice exams until you achieve a high passing grade on several. Now you are ready to take the test.

7. Get plenty of sleep the night before the test, so that you arrive in good shape for one of the most important tests a non-native English speaker will ever take.

8. Pace yourself as you take the test. Don’t go so fast that you neglect to read instructions and don’t dedicate too much time to any one question.

They say that practice makes perfect. Nowhere is that more true than with a test like TOEFL. The test does a very comprehensive job of analyzing a person’s ability to learn and work in their second language. Therefore, it is essential to review, study and learn all the skills needed in order to pass the TOEFL exam. Acing this test will open numerous doors for you.

• Time is Your Greatest Enemy
• Guessing is Not Guesswork
• Practice Smarter, Not Harder
• Prepare, Don’t Procrastinate
• Test Yourself

A comprehensive Listening review including:

• Understanding Main Ideas
• How to Interpret Anything
• Keys to Voice Changes
• Finding the Hidden Meaning
• Developing Memory Enhancers

A comprehensive Reading review including:

• Determining the Relationships
• Making Strategic Eliminations
• Recognizing Switchback Words
• Understanding Word Types
• Finding the Right Opportunities
• When Truth Doesn’t Equal Correctness
• Avoiding the Trap of Familiarity
• Making Logic Work for You
• Skimming Techniques to Save Time

A comprehensive Writing review including:

• Approaching a Topic
• Brainstorming for Success
• Picking a Main Idea
• Starting Your Engines
• Strength Through Diversity
• Weeding Your Garden
• Creating a Logical Flow
• Avoiding the Panic
• Checking Your Work

A comprehensive Speaking review (Internet-based Test (iBT version only) including:

• Exhausting the Possibilities
• Telling a Story
• One Size Fits All
• Finding the Bridges
• Pausing for Success
• Taking the Final Step
• Perfecting the Art

A comprehensive Structure and Written Expression review (Computer-based Test CBT & Paper-based Test PBT version only) including:

• Simplicity is Bliss
• Recognizing Parallelism
• Understanding Grammar Type
• Keys to Using Punctuation
• Beware of Added Phrases
• Clearing Up Word Confusion
• Comparative Methods
• Nonessential Sections
• Maintaining the Flow
• Serial Mistakes

More than 7,500 colleges, agencies and other institutions in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores. Other organizations rely on TOEFL scores as well:

• Immigration departments use them to issue residential and work visas
• Medical and licensing agencies use them for professional certification purposes
• Individuals use them to measure their progress in learning English

You can take the TOEFL iBT test anytime and anywhere you want. There are test dates (30 – 40) and locations (4,500 test centers in 165 countries) set up around the world. And you can retake the test as many times as you wish. The cost of the test can range from US$150 to US$225 and varies between countries. For information on registration, fees, test dates, and locations and formats, you can check out at your test location.

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The table below shows comparisons between various test scores of TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS

Some applications state specific questions to which they want you to respond; others give more general directions or none at all. Almost all ask for an essay of a specific length (usually one or two pages). In short, you have at most a couple of pages to convince your readers that you are an intelligent, interesting, well-rounded person who would not only succeed in, but be an asset to, the program to which you are applying. Sound daunting? Try to think of your personal statement as an opportunity – albeit a challenging one – to let this group of people see the real you.

Determining Content
When thinking about content, determine first what makes your life meaningful and interesting. Some people might write about volunteer experiences or extracurricular activities; others might remember feelings or events involving family, friends, community, beliefs, or childhood memories. Whatever you choose to write about, you should do more than simply tell a story. You should explain why these events or people or memories define who you are. The people who will read your application will not be interested in the community in which you grew up unless it is clear to them how that community shaped you as a person.

In two pages, you cannot, and should not, try to write an autobiography. You cannot include everything that has been of significance in your life. If you try, you will simply be writing a summary of events without exploring their meaning. Make a list of what you think is most important; then read through it several times, eliminating all but the most important of these things. Note: always think carefully before writing about personal problems that you have had. Although these events might have shaped who you are as a person, they may have the unintended effect of embarrassing your reader or making her uncomfortable. Always think of the impact on the reader while making your decisions about what to write about (and how to write about it).

It is occasionally advisable to address a point in your application that needs explanation. The review committee might hesitate to accept you because some part of your application is not competitive – for example, you have had a spell of poor grades. If you have a good reason for the low grades, you can help your cause by offering it. However, you must somehow offer your explanation without sounding like you are whining or making excuses. Try to see a redemptive element in your fall from the dean’s list: perhaps bad or trying circumstances, which did nothing for your Chem. grade, taught you something about human nature, or taught you to respect someone close to you for the way he dealt with serious illness or bereavement. If you find it necessary to describe something painful, focus on the positive.

A good personal statement balances a discussion of your past experience with an explanation of your goals, plans, and aspirations. Do not write an essay entirely about what you plan to do, but do not ignore your plans either. If possible, show the continuity between your past experience and your future plans.

One final piece of advice: before determining the content of your personal statement, talk with the people who are writing your letters of recommendation. If they are well enough acquainted with you, they may be able to spot weaknesses in your application and to give you some direction. They might also agree to address in their letters the parts of your application that raise questions, thus freeing you to write your personal statement without having to address these issues.

Writing the Personal Statement
1. Getting Started
Begin working on your essay far in advance of the deadline. It seems incredible that these two short pages should require more time and more effort than that ten-page paper you wrote last week. But the personal statement will be harder than you think. Allow more than enough time for brainstorming, for starting over (and over), for drafting (over and over), for giving the statement to friends and advisors to read, for revising (over and over and over), and for final editing.

Answer the questions thoroughly and thoughtfully, and obey all of the parameters that you are given. Remember: your application will be one among hundreds. You don’t want to waste the reader’s time by giving her information that she didn’t ask for. If your application materials ask you to answer a specific question, then answer that question exactly. Resist the urge to write just one master essay that responds to some approximation of all of the different questions. If there are specific questions, then clearly the readers are looking for specific information; if your essay does not give them that information, they will be less than impressed. Moreover, if the application specifies a one-page maximum, do not write two pages or half of a page. Respect the limits of the application form, and use the space you are given to its full advantage.
Keep in mind the purpose of your essay. Remember that the other parts of your application will tell the review committee about your schoolwork, your extra-curricular activities, and your intellectual ability. You do not need to repeat things listed elsewhere on the application. Nor do you need to try to prove that you are smart. You should have two goals: first, to show that you can communicate clearly and easily; and second, to convey a sense of who you are within the parameters of the questions asked.

2. Research
Do your homework. Applications may ask specifically why their program is ideal for you (or why you are ideal for their program). In order to answer this question, you must find out everything you can about the program: its strengths, its weaknesses, its faculty, its structure, and so on. Even if a school does not ask specifically why you are interested in its program, if you have researched the schools to which you are applying, you can use your knowledge and preferences for these programs to your advantage in your application essay.

3. Structure
In order to give your essay coherence, look for and bring out any common threads between the few topics you choose to cover. Work out a logical structure for the essay, and introduce the major themes early enough to give direction to the entire essay. Like any other piece of good writing, your personal statement should not cause the reader any disorientation or confusion.

The opening paragraph is crucial. You may be advised to use the opening paragraph to grab attention. Writers commonly use questions, quotes, or anecdotes in the opening paragraphs – but don’t feel compelled to follow this advice. The opening paragraph not only grabs attention, but also establishes the tone for the rest of the essay; therefore, this paragraph must suit both your topic and your style. If you make a joke in your first line, but the rest of the statement shows that you really don’t have a sense of humor, then the first line will seem incongruous. Moreover, you don’t want the first sentence or paragraph to overpower the rest of what you have to say – either with its wit, its profundity, or its vividness. In short, the opening paragraph must complement the rest of the essay.

Similarly, when thinking about creative approaches to structuring your essay, use good judgment. You might wish to experiment with structures that are more interesting and creative than the obvious ones (the chronological, the topical, and so on). A creative approach will make your essay stand out from the pack. Keep in mind, though, that all of the above advice about consistency also applies to your essay’s overall structure. Finally, make sure that the creative touches you make throughout your essay are indeed “creative.” The problem of writing an interesting, attention-grabbing personal statement has been around for a long, long time. Make sure that you do not fall victim to cliche.

4. Style and Tone
The personal statement must not be abstract or vague in any way. Though the personal statement deals in abstractions, one of your greatest challenges is to write about these topics without falling into cliche, platitude, or generalization. Try to keep your writing as concrete as possible, using examples and images. Avoid the metaphorical and the grandiose.

When explaining the significance of events in your life, watch your tone. You should be able to discuss something thoughtfully and still resist the temptation to “blow things up,” or to invest them with too much meaning. Be wary of inflated or melodramatic prose that will seem ludicrous to any sensible reader. If you are judicious in your use of language, your reader will be impressed.

You must toe the line between being flat and predictable on the one hand, and too eccentric or flamboyant on the other. Be careful with the humor – it can be an asset or a handicap. If you are a naturally witty person, then your personal writing will be witty. Still, you don’t want to give the reader the impression that you are a smart aleck.

Choose your words with care and make every one of them work hard. Since you have very little space, it is important to write concisely. Use the correct word, not the one with the most syllables. You do not have to trot out vocabulary to prove your intellectual superiority; write with taste. Avoid cliches, pretension, arrogance, and melodrama. Be frank and mature.

5. Revision
Once you have written a draft, have people read it – friends or family members or professors. You are the author, but input from people who know you can often help you see how your statement may fall short of adequately describing you. Other readers might also be able to tell you when parts of your statement are too abstract, obscure, or summary.

When you have produced a draft with which you are satisfied, sit down with a dictionary and grammar reference and proofread it. Running a spell-check on your computer will not identify all the errors. Your statement must have no misspelled or misused words, and no grammatical errors. You should follow even those grammatical rules that are no longer strictly enforced. Don’t split your infinitives or end sentences with a prepositions; it’s better not to take the chance.

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Knowing the format before taking the test helps us get prepared confidently. The test itself is a medium for anyone to confirm that they have the English skills needed for success. The TOEFL test is offered in different formats depending on a test taker’s location:

The PBT (Paper-based Test) tests 4 areas of English competence:

• Listening
• Structure and Written Expression
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing (TWE: Test of Written English or essay writing)

The CBT (Computer-based Test) tests 4 areas of English competence:

• Listening
• Structure and Written Expression
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing (TWE: Test of Written English or essay writing)

The iBT (Internet-based Test) tests all 4 language skills that are important for effective communication:

• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading
• writing.

TOEFL iBT has been introduced in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Puerto Rico, Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.

Those living in the areas where internet installation is still limited, they take PBT or CBT.

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The TOEFL Scores

> Paper-based Test

• The final PBT score ranges between 310 and 677 and is based on three subscores: Listening (31–68), Structure (31–68), and Reading (31–67).
• Unlike the CBT, the score of the Writing section (referred to as the Test of Written English, TWE) is not part of the final score; instead, it is reported separately on a scale of 0–6.
• The score test takers receive on the Listening, Structure and Reading parts of the TOEFL test is not the percentage of correct answers. The score is converted to take into account the fact that some tests are more difficult than others. The converted scores correct these differences. Therefore, the converted score is a more accurate reflection of the ability than the correct answer score is.

> Internet-based Test

• The iBT version of the TOEFL test is scored on a scale of 0 to 120 points.
• Each of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing) receives a scaled score from 0 to 30. The scaled scores from the four sections are added together to determine the total score.
• Speaking is initially given a score of 0 to 4, and writing is initially given a score of 0 to 5. These scores are converted to scaled scores of 0 to 30.