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Reasons to study in Australia

In the current times, the urge to study abroad is very common among Indian students. The major reason behind such urge is that the colleges and universities abroad ensure high quality education and a secured future. When you chose to study abroad, you have many choices. Among all the available choices, finding the right country and university is very important.
Australia is one such country, falling among the top most places to study abroad and attracting many international students for pursuing their education. The country has third highest number of international students after the UK and the US.

Some reasons which make Australia a highly popular study destination are:-

Approach

The approach being adopted by Universities in Australia for imparting technical and vocational education is being recognised as one of the best in the world.

Recognition

The education in Australia is gaining recognition all over the world. This enables students to seek job anywhere in the world easily. Thus, ensuring a bright future for them.

Reputation

The universities and colleges in Australia have the reputation of being able to adopt latest technologies faster than other countries. This provides better learning opportunities for the students who chose to study in Australia.

Value for money

The currency conversion rates and comparatively lower cost of living make Australia more suitable than other countries.

Research

Eligible professionals are provided enough opportunities to conduct research in Australia. The selection for such research is based on merit and record of excellence in academics.

No language barrier

English is the most commonly spoken language across the world and Australia is no exception. The students who choose to study in Australia have to take the IELTS Test. This test assesses the ability of a students to speak, write, listen, and understand English.
In addition to all this, the eye catching beauty and soothing culture of Australia makes it a dream place for many students to continue their education.

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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)