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Overview of IELTS # Egyaneknowledge The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is a standardized test for non-native English speakers who want to study, work, or live in English-speaking countries. Recognized by over 10,000 institutions worldwide, IELTS is often a prerequisite for university admission, job opportunities, and immigration. This article covers everything you need to know about the IELTS exam, its structure, preparation tips, and how it can be your gateway to studying abroad.

What is IELTS?

IELTS is a test that assesses the English language skills of non-native speakers. It’s jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English.

The exam is available in two formats:

1. Academic IELTS – Designed for those applying to universities or higher education institutions in English-speaking countries.

2. General Training IELTS – Intended for individuals planning to migrate to English-speaking countries or enroll in non-academic training programs.

Each version tests your ability to communicate in real-life situations and ensures you have the skills needed to succeed in an English-speaking environment.

Why Take the IELTS?

For students and professionals, IELTS is often a critical step in their journey to studying, working, or settling abroad.

Here are a few reasons why taking IELTS can open up new opportunities:

1. Global Recognition – Over 140 countries and 10,000 institutions accept IELTS as proof of English proficiency.

2. University Admission – Many universities in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand require IELTS scores for admission.

3. Visa and Immigration – Many countries require IELTS scores for immigration and visa processing.

4. Employment Opportunities – Multinational companies often require IELTS scores from candidates for international job roles.

Structure of the IELTS Exam

IELTS assesses four key language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Here’s a breakdown of each section:

1.Listening (30 minutes) : This section has four parts, each with ten questions, totaling 40 questions. You’ll hear recordings of native English speakers in a variety of contexts, from conversations to monologues, and answer questions based on what you hear.

2. Reading (60 minutes) : This section consists of three reading passages and a total of 40 questions. The passages range from descriptive and factual to analytical and critical, testing comprehension, main ideas, and details.

3. Writing (60 minutes): The writing test includes two tasks:

- Task 1 (150 words) for Academic IELTS: Describes data, charts, or diagrams.

- Task 2 (250 words): Essay writing that presents an argument or viewpoint. In General IELTS, Task 1 involves writing a letter, while Task 2 is a more general essay

4. Speaking (11–14 minutes): The speaking section is a face-to-face interview with an examiner, divided into three parts: an introduction, a short talk, and a discussion on abstract topics. The section evaluates your fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and coherence.

IELTS Scoring System

IELTS is scored on a scale of 0 to 9, with each skill receiving a band score. The overall score is the average of the four sections, rounded to the nearest half-point.

Here’s a breakdown of the score levels:

- Band 9 – Expert User

- Band 7 – Good User

- Band 5 – Modest User

- Band 3 – Extremely Limited User

- Band 1 – Non-user

Each university or country may have a minimum score requirement for admission or immigration, typically between 6.0 and 7.5.

Tips for IELTS Preparation

1. Understand the Format – Familiarize yourself with the test format by reviewing sample questions and practicing past papers.

2. Develop Strong Vocabulary – A strong vocabulary is essential, especially for the Reading and Writing sections.

3. Practice Time Management – Each section has strict time limits, so practicing under timed conditions is essential.

4. Take Practice Tests – Practice tests can highlight areas that need improvement and help build confidence.

5. Seek Professional Guidance – If possible, consider enrolling in an IELTS preparation course or hiring a tutor for personalized feedback.

Test Dates and Registration

IELTS is available multiple times throughout the year in test centres across the globe. Registration is typically done through the official IELTS website or authorized centres.

To register:

1. Choose a test date and location that suits your schedule and apply early to secure a spot.

2. Pay the test fee (typically between $200–USD 250, but it varies by location).

3. Prepare the required documents for registration and bring them on the test day.

Studying Abroad with IELTS

With a good IELTS score, students can apply to universities in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Here are some of the top destinations:

- United Kingdom – Requires IELTS for student visas and is home to universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.

- Australia – Most universities in Australia accept IELTS scores, and it’s a requirement for a student visa.

- Canada – Canadian universities accept IELTS, and it’s commonly required for study and work visas.

- United States – While TOEFL is popular, many U.S. universities accept IELTS as proof of English proficiency.

IELTS is more than just an English test; it’s a stepping stone to achieving your dream of studying abroad. By preparing strategically, understanding the test format, and practising regularly, you can achieve a high score and open the doors to numerous global opportunities. Whether you’re aiming to study at a prestigious university, start a career, or explore new cultures, IELTS is your pathway to an exciting future.

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Harnessing the Power of English Proficiency: A Disaster or Blessing for Filipino Workers?

It started with the money, which was one of the most influential things that all of the people wanted to have. Having a good, decent, and high-paying job has been a dream come true for most people. It will sound hypocritical if someone tells you that happiness is the only thing that matters to them. But in reality, what matters most is the money that results in a convenient and stress-free life. Unfortunately, living in a country where high-paying jobs don't exist, where many people are still dependent and forcing themselves into low-income jobs, and where capitalism has ruled the job industry, the Filipinos have been having a very hard time trying to find a perfect job that doesn't only suit the profit they want but also the capabilities and abilities they have.

"Why are Filipinos often accepted for call center jobs?" If someone asks this question, it will be triggering for many Filipinos. A lot of the so-called-proud Filipinos will defend how their Kababayans have been very fluent and talented in speaking English. They will give you links that will direct you to different articles and videos and will show how ignorant you are for not knowing how many Filipinos have been accepted into English-speaking jobs. Precisely, Filipinos are known for being good speakers of English because they were colonised by the Americans. Their influence played a significant role in shaping the English proficiency level of Filipinos. Mostly of schools and educational materials in the Philippines were predominantly in English. This exposure to the language from an early age allowed Filipinos to develop a solid foundation in English. Furthermore, the American occupation brought with it a cultural exchange between the United States and the Philippines. This exchange allowed for the assimilation of American customs, traditions, and language. English became a means of communication between American military personnel and the local population, leading to increased familiarity and usage of the language. And because Filipinos also like to support western movies, singers, and even books, most of them are actually fluent and can speak with foreign people easily and clearly using the said language. 

Almost half of the population in the Philippines are competent with the English language. The last poll that was conducted by Social Weather Stations survey was on March 26 to 2029, 2023. It shows that 47% of Filipinos have the ability to think in English, 80% of them understand the language, while 55% can speak the language. Around only 9% do not apply any of these skills. According to Nakahara's research, over 80% of the 102 Filipino respondents used English mostly in their work fields, such as meetings, conversations with colleagues, emails to colleagues, company documents, negotiations with business partners, emails to business partners, and documents for business partners. A lot of Filipinos are unemployed due to not being able to speak English,  this also affects the economic growth of the Philippines. There's a quote that says, "English is like, if you speak it, then you can get a job in any country," but does it also apply to those unfortunate people inside their own country? The unemployment rate in the Philippines is influenced by these main factors, such as education background, skills, and English proficiency. Unfortunately, for many Filipinos, the language barrier becomes a hindrance to having a job. They might be talented professionals with basic English knowledge, but despite their outstanding qualifications, the employer may still choose not to hire them due to their inadequate English proficiency.  

Gerry Rose F. Legaspi, 32, was one of the Filipinos who shared this concern. As someone who started working at an early age, it's understandable that she'd be rejected because of her educational background. She only finished high school and began working afterward to support her first child. She confesses that it is quite difficult because she has previously worked two to three jobs in one day. “Mahirap kasi nagbabantay ako sa karinderya ng biyenan ko sa umaga, tapos sa tanghali naman pagkatapos mag-tanghalian, tutulong sa paggawa ng mga bracelet beads, tapos sa gabi ay janitress (It's hard because in the morning, I work at a cafeteria that was owned by my mother-in-law, then after I eat lunch, I will help with bracelet beads, and at night, I will work as a janitress.)”  But when she got the opportunity to enroll in a technical vocational course at Xavier Technical Training Center with a diploma in Computer Science, she worked hard to study and graduated as one of the outstanding enrollees of the batch. “Ginalingan ko talaga nung nag-enroll ako ron, hindi lang kasi puro kompyuter `yung tinuturo samin, may isa kaming subject na nag-eenglish kami at ang weird dahil iyon ang mas nagustuhan ko (I did my best when I got enrolled there, however, we didn`t only learn how to use computers, we also had one subject where we learned how to speak English. It's weird, but I did enjoy that one the most.) 

She began looking for work after graduating, using Facebook. She tried scrolling through many job groups and asked them about their requirements; fortunately, one employer from a call center job contacted her. “Pagpunta ko `ron sa site kung saan i-interviewhin ako, nakita ko na ang daming aplikante na naka-formal attire, samnatalang ako `yung damit ko lang ay polo-shirt na puti at pantalon na fitted, naka-rubber shoes pa nga ako, pero sila ang tataas ng heels, naka-gel ang buhok, `yung sapatos halata mong kakalagay lang ng shoe polish, basta halata mong mga professionals. (When I arrived at the site where I would be interviewed, I noticed that many of the other applicants were dressed formally, whereas I was dressed casually in a white polo shirt, fitting jeans, and rubber shoes. They are dressed professionally, with high heels, gelled hair, and their shoes are obviously fresh from shoe polishing.) The interview has not yet started, but she felt intimidated and insecure. When the employer started to call their names, she felt something she had never felt before; her stomach turned, and the butterflies started dancing. When it was her turn, she was first asked by the employer if she could speak English. “Tinanong niya ako kung marunong ba ako mag-english, ang sagot ko naman ay “A little bit, Ma`am” tapos parang natatawa siya tapos tumingin ulit sa resume ko, naiilang na ako at parang napapahiya tapos maya-maya sabi niya na “we can`t accept someone like you because we think you are not ready for this” (The employer asked me if I could speak English. I answered her, "A little bit, ma'am." Then she looked like she was actually laughing, and she looked again at my resume. I felt uncomfortable and shy, and later on she told me, “We can`t accept someone like you because we think you are not ready for this.”) 

After being rejected from the job she was supposed to earn, she experienced low confidence because someone rejected her due to her basic skills in English. “Masakit syempre, sa totoo lang proud nga ako nun` kase may tinapos ako kahit tech-voc lang pero marami kase ang magagaling doon, damit pa nga lang nila walang-wala na ako, pero siguro kung isa ako sakanila, pipiliin din nila ako. (It is truly hurting me. To be honest, I'm very proud that time because I studied, even though it was simply a technical vocational course, but all of the prospective employees there are far superior. Their attires is considerably better than mine. Perhaps if I'm one of them, they will also choose me.)”

Another experience from this matter was shared by Hazeline Soriano. A 24-year-old aspiring English teacher from Bulacan State University-Sarmiento Campus. She said that she and her friends started to find a job to support their studies, especially in the pandemic era where a lot of people have experienced hardships on an everyday basis, such as necessities, money, and resources. “Actually, I'm with my friends at that moment. We tried to apply because someone told us that the company does not require fluency (in English). So we were surprised when we heard our co-applicants speaking fluently (in English). So, yes. Until now, remembering that made me feel uneasy. The reality that I am not very good at English hits me hard.” She also shares that she felt intimidated and insecure at that time. “Yes. Aside from insecurity, I felt intimidated. Because the interviewer appears to be thinking, what the hell am I doing in that room?” She ended her statement saying, “If jobs just let people with necessary skills take a position in their company than people speaking English fluently, maybe we can have a lot of employees now and unemployment will not rise again.”

Maybe this cannot happen if we don't use English as the basis for how we look at different people. Maybe the unemployment rate in the Philippines due to English proficiency will not rise as it is used as a standard for accepting an employee, and maybe this concern will not make other people doubt and feel embarrassed about themselves. We often have a better sight and view of the universal language, but we don't see how it can affect other people in a negative way. Those people who are trying their best to live in a society where they have to deal with double standards. These people only wanted to survive on an everyday basis. We can say that they can just learn English and try to make an effort for them to be chosen for the jobs they need; they can only wish. In a country like the Philippines, learning is much more expensive than the salary you will get after graduating. But money is the king. It is a dream. It dominates everyone. In a society where poverty and hunger are dominant, we cannot blame the Filipinos for finding a job, even though they know for themselves that jobs require an English-speaking worker. And this is the reality: if we are not one of them, they will not choose us.

REFERENCES & SOURCES:

SWS: 47% of Filipinos ‘competent’ with English language | Philippine News Agency (pna.gov.ph)

Arcandi, J. L., & Grin, F. (2013). Language in economic development: Is English special and is linguistics fragmentation bad? In E. Erling & P. Seargeant (Eds.), English and development: Policy, pedagogy and globalization (pp. 243–266). Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters.

Burton, L. A. (2013). Mother tongue-based multilingual education in the Philippines: Studying top-down policy implementation from the bottom up [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, U.S.A.

Chavez, A. (2014, January 10). What Asia can learn from Philippines about English education. Huffington Post.

Cabigon, M. (2015). State of English in the Philippines: Should We Be Concerned? British Council.

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IELTS Band Score

IELTS Exam: A Gateway to Global Opportunities

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test designed to evaluate the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. Recognized globally, IELTS serves as a benchmark for individuals aspiring to study, work, or immigrate to English-speaking countries.

IELTS Band Score: Decoding the Evaluation System

The IELTS Band Score is a crucial component of the exam, providing a comprehensive assessment of an individual's English language skills. The scoring system ranges from 0 to 9, with each band corresponding to a specific level of proficiency. Let's break down the key aspects of the Band Score:

Listening Module: This module assesses the ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. Scores for the Listening module range from 1 to 9, with 9 indicating expert proficiency.

Reading Module: Evaluating the ability to comprehend written passages, the Reading module assigns band scores based on correct answers out of 40 questions. Band scores in this module also range from 1 to 9.

Writing Module: Divided into two tasks, the Writing module assesses the candidate's written communication skills. Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy contribute to band scores ranging from 1 to 9.

Speaking Module: This module evaluates verbal communication skills. Fluency, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation contribute to band scores ranging from 1 to 9.

Overall Band Score: The Composite Proficiency Level

The Overall Band Score is an average of the individual module scores, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the candidate's English language proficiency. For example, if a candidate scores 7 in Listening, 8 in Reading, 7 in Writing, and 7.5 in Speaking, the Overall Band Score would be calculated as (7 + 8 + 7 + 7.5) / 4 = 7.375, rounded up to 7.5.

Rounding Up Scores: Ensuring Precision

IELTS band scores are rounded up to the nearest 0.5 or whole number, ensuring precision in the assessment. This rounding mechanism helps provide a fair and accurate representation of the candidate's proficiency level.

IELTS Score Validity: Two Years of Relevance

An IELTS score remains valid for two years from the test date. After this period, the score becomes invalid, emphasizing the importance of recent language proficiency for academic and immigration purposes.

Conclusion: Unlocking Opportunities with IELTS Band Score

In conclusion, the IELTS Band Score serves as a key to unlocking a myriad of opportunities, from pursuing higher education to navigating the global job market. As individuals aim for higher band scores, they position themselves for success in their academic and professional endeavors, making IELTS a vital step towards achieving their aspirations on the global stage.

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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely recognized English proficiency exams worldwide. Whether you need it for studying, working, or immigrating, understanding the test structure, question types, and scoring criteria is crucial. In this guide, we will explain what IELTS is, its test formats, question types, and expert tips to help you achieve your…

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