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Application process for New Zealand student visa

Deciding to pursue your higher education at colleges in New Zealand is by all accounts a sensible choice; however, you ought to know that it is not difficult to get into diploma course when contrasted with degree courses in New Zealand as the level running in intensity varies in both. Some tips by Touchstone experts …

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Best universities to study economics in the USA

The USA is a dream destination for a lot of students who want to study abroad. Here we talk about the Economics aspirants, and which universities should they choose to study in the USA for pursuing Economics courses. Quality of education and high reputation is common to all of these. You must qualify TOEFL examination to study …

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BBA- International hospitality management, Glion institute of higher education

A Bachelor of Business Administration degree is awarded to the students who complete a four year full time course at a university/college. The range of subjects covered under this course is related to business and commerce. The Bachelor of Business Administration in International Hospitality course prepares students for esteemed positions in continuously growing hospitality and …

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Courses to study in Australia for a secured Career

Attracting around 300,000 students every year, Australia is well known for delivering quality education and Australian Universities have a strong Global reputation. High quality education and immigration factors have made Australia one of the most popular study destinations among Indian scholars. Though the cost of studying in Australia is towards the higher side, still a …

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Benefits of studying in the USA for INDIAN students

Studying abroad does not just provide you with degrees and certificates. It moves you out of your comfort zone, and that experience helps you grow. When you plan to study abroad, it is very important to make a wise decision about which country to choose. USA is specifically known for the quality of its education …

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Start your medical career from New Zealand

Cleared your 12th grade in medical and facing difficulties to get enrolled in any medical college in India? Don’t worry because here is an opportunity for you. Study at the University of Auckland and fulfill your dream. As all of us know that getting admission in a good medical college in India can be a …

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Top colleges in TORONTO, CANADA For INDIAN students

Canada is a dream destination for many students. Despite its being a big country, students usually choose to study in Toronto. The most difficult task for them is to choose the college to continue their higher education. Here, we are providing a list of some of the best colleges in Toronto which can be chosen by …

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Indian student’s preference for Australia

Through this blog you will know why our kindred Indian students are trying to study in Australia. What do they encounter amid the way toward adjusting to the vivid biosphere of the beautiful mainland Australia? Indians in Australia-The Journey! You should ponder about the connection between Indians and Australia. All things considered, naturally, a concentrated examination …

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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)