Thread by @jueedalo

This is a complete thread on what you need to know about IELTS - The International English Language Testing System and how to prepare fully for it!
PREPARATORY MATERIALS inclusive💯
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IELTS is one of the major standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers in the world, others being the TOEFL, TOEIC, PTE:A, and OPI/OPIc.

This test can either be a computer- or paper-based and it's available in 2 modules: "Academic" and "General training".

The IELTS test partners also offer IELTS Life Skills, a speaking and listening test used for UK Visas and Immigration.

Candidates are majorly test on Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking of the English language.

Listening: 40 minutes (including 10-minute transfer time in paper-based test), 
Reading: 60 minutes, 
Writing: 60 minutes, 
Speaking: 11–14 minutes.
Total: 2 hours, 55 minutes.

The test is graded on 0 to 9, in 0.5 band increments and it's valid for 2 years

The test is offered up to 4 times a month and up to 48 times a year.

IELTS Academic is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.

Just like every other test, you need to be better prepared by following the key steps in understand the test format and rules. Take advantage of the official free practice test material on their official website ielts.ng/prepare-for-ie…

Top 10 Sites for IELTS preparation for anyone who might need it.

Google these:

1. GlobalExam
2. IELTS Simon
3. IELTS Advantage
4. ielts-exam. net
5. IELTS Tutorials
6. IELTS Mentor
7. IELTS Liz
8. IELTS Buddy
9. Road to IELTS
10. IELTS up

Cc: @TundeTASH

You can also go through this drive to access different resources for IELTS preparation drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobi…
Also check @eniolakiite pinned tweet for tips on acing the Exam.

Try to feel relaxed on the day before your test, take the time to refresh your memory of the test rules, and test format so that you feel as relaxed as possible.

Lastly Pray and Fast, it has always been working for me😂😂💯
RT and share to enlighten others and also follow @jueedalo for scholarship tips and help regarding your graduate studies💜