IELTS(International English Language Testing System) General Training is a test designed to assess English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. It is typically taken by those who are planning to enter vocational training programs or work in jobs that require some level of English ability, such as healthcare workers, construction workers, etc.
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes.
How much Does IELTS General Test Cost?
The IELTS General Training Test registration fee is NPR 23,650 for both Paper-based and Computer-delivered versions in Nepal.
The IELTS General Training Test registration fee is INR 14,000 for both Paper-based and Computer-delivered versions in India.
Updated: 11/04/2022
For All the available dates and Costs refer to the official link.
Why IELTS General Training?
There are many benefits to learning English, including the ability to:
- Train or study at a level below a degree in an English-speaking country.
- Work or do work-related training in an English-speaking country.
- Move to English-speaking countries to get a better job.
The General Test consists of four main components:
- Reading test,
- Writing test,
- Listening test,
- Speaking test.
Each component is designed to assess different language skills and takes around One hour to complete.
IELTS General Reading Test:
Length: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 40 Questions.
You will have three reading passages, each with corresponding tasks to complete.
- Section 1– two or three short factual texts
- Section 2– two work-related, factual texts (both shorter)
- Section 3 – one longer text on a topic of general interest
The General Reading Test is designed to assess your ability to understand, interpret, and comprehend written English in a practical, everyday context. This includes reading and understanding texts on a variety of topics, as well as completing tasks such as answering questions or filling in forms.
IELTS General Writing Test:
Length: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 2 Questions.
Format:
Letter writing task (minimum 150 words)
Short essay writing task (minimum 250 words).
The General Writing Test consists of two writing tasks: an essay and a letter.
In the essay task, you will be presented with a topic and asked to write an academic-style essay that addresses the topic critically and analytically.
In the letter task, you will be presented with information about a particular situation and asked to complete various writing tasks related to this information. These may include writing formal letters responding to inquiries from clients, writing reports or proposals, etc.
Recommended Resources:
How To Write A Formal Letter
How To Write A Semi-Formal Letter
How To Write An Informal Letter
General Training Writing Task 1 Letter Example 3 – You ordered a new credit card but have not yet received it
General Training Writing Task 1 Letter Example 2 – You want to drop a course at the University
General Training Writing Task 1 Letter Example 1 – Moving to a new city for work
IELTS General Listening Test:
Length: 40 minutes
Total Questions: 4 Sections with 10 Questions in each section.
Format:
The General Listening Test typically consists of four audio recordings, each of which is followed by a series of questions. These questions are designed to assess your ability to listen and understand English in a variety-based, real-world context.
- Multiple choice
- Matching points
- Diagram labelling
- Sentence completion
The General Listening Test is designed to assess your ability to listen to and comprehend English in a range of real-world scenarios, including oral instructions from a teacher or supervisor, as well as listening to conversations and monologues describing everyday situations such as work meetings, customer interactions, lectures, etc. This test also measures your ability to extract specific information from the recordings and answer questions accurately.
IELTS General Speaking Test:
Length: 10 – 15 minutes
Total Questions: 3 Questions.
Format:
The General Speaking Test consists of 3 parts.
Part 1, you will be asked to introduce yourself and answer general questions about your personal interests and experiences.
Part 2, you will have a short conversation with a test examiner on a specific topic that is provided in advance.
Part 3, you will be asked to speak at length on a familiar topic of your choice.
The General Speaking Test is designed to assess your ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and non-verbally. This includes the ability to express yourself clearly and coherently, as well as the ability to understand and interpret information from others when speaking in both one-on-one and group contexts. It also assesses your ability to engage in meaningful, spontaneous conversations as well as your ability to respond thoughtfully to questions on a variety of topics related to general life experiences and interests.
Overall, the goal of the General Speaking Test is to evaluate your overall English proficiency in terms of both accuracy and fluency.
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