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TOEFL IBT Exam Format Revised: A Better Experience For Test Takers

TOEFL iBT Exam Format Revised: A better experience for test takers

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In the continuous effort to improve the TOEFL iBT experience for candidates, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) has announced some key updates including shorter exam time, simplified registration, more payment options and better score transparency. All the latest enhancements of the test came into effect on 26 July 2023. The best of all the revised …

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English Pronunciation Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Clear Speech

English Pronunciation Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Clear Speech

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English Pronunciation Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Clear Speech Mastering English pronunciation is a key aspect of effective communication. Pronouncing words accurately can enhance your confidence, improve comprehension and help you clearly convey your ideas. In this blog, we will explore practical tips and tricks to make English pronunciation less daunting and more achievable. …

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IDP Identifies Touchstone as the No. 1 Business Partner for IELTS in India for the 10th Time

IDP Identifies Touchstone as the No. 1 Business Partner for IELTS in India for the 10th Time

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In a moment of immense pride and accomplishment, Touchstone Educationals is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious No. 1 Business Partner Award in India by IDP during their 10th Annual Partner’s Recognition Meet 2022-23. This remarkable achievement marks the tenth year we have received this honor, a testament to the unwavering …

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English Idioms: A Fun and Fascinating Dive into Expression

English Idioms: A Fun and Fascinating Dive into Expression

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Have you ever been caught off guard when someone says, “It’s raining cats and dogs”? Or perhaps you’ve wondered why people say, “Break a leg” to wish someone good luck? Welcome to the world of English idioms! English is a language that never fails to surprise with its idiosyncrasies. Among its linguistic wonders are the …

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Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

Total time: 11-14 minutes

Reading

The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

No. of questions: 40

Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)