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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

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 trust and confidence our students place in us. Our commitment to providing the best IELTS services has established us as a leader in the field and solidified our position as the go-to destination for students aspiring to excel in their English language proficiency goals.

Our journey to becoming the No. 1 IELTS training centre in India has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Over the past 25 years, our dedication to delivering exceptional IELTS training and support has helped over 2 million students achieve their desired scores and contributed to their overall personal and professional growth. Through meticulous curriculum design, personalized coaching and innovative teaching methodologies, we have raised the bar for IELTS preparation. We have successfully created an environment that nurtures learning, fosters growth and empowers individuals to overcome linguistic barriers.

Today, IELTS has become the most popular English proficiency test because of its strict assessment standards and global recognition. Its comprehensive evaluation of listening, reading, writing and speaking skills has made it the preferred choice for individuals aspiring to study, work or migrate to English-speaking countries. Dr. Sandeep Singh Kaura, Advisor at the National Skill Development Corporation under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, highlighted that India is increasingly being recognized as a crucial source of skilled manpower by the leading nations.

A New Milestone: IDP-IELTS Testing Centre in France

As a testament to our commitment to quality education, we are proud to announce that we have further expanded our horizons. In partnership with IDP, we have now established ourselves as the best IELTS test center in France. This new endeavor symbolizes our dedication to bringing world-class language proficiency solutions to a global stage. Our mission is to empower individuals from all corners of the world to achieve their language goals and unlock opportunities on an international scale.

Receiving the No. 1 Business Partner Award by IDP for the tenth time is a moment of immense pride and gratitude for everyone at Touchstone. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the students who have placed their trust in us and our dedicated team whose relentless efforts have paved the way for this achievement. As we continue to set new standards in IELTS education and expand our global footprint, our core commitment remains unchanged: to be a beacon of learning, inspiration and transformation for all those who aspire to conquer language barriers and reach for the stars.

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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)