Success Stories

"With blank information about IELTS, I entered this academy, but thanks to the faculty for the valuable guidance and training, now I am going out with abreast of knowledge about ielts. The management staff was very kind and reachable when needed, the teaching staff is well experienced and approachable which is an added benefit to the students. Overall its a great institute."

Dr. Mallik (Chandigarh)

"I came here for a crash course on IELTS, I am very happy with the coaching provided. Also happy with the assistance provided by the non teaching staff."

Ms. Usha (Panchkula)

"I am very happy to say I joined IELTS Gurukul and successfully completed the course. It was a very tough decision to select the IELTS coaching centre in chandigarh, there are many institutions providing coaching for IELTS, so was very confused and after months of scrutiny I joined this institute. I was very comfortable joining here especially, the faculty was very co-operative, always humorous and kept the class alive. I recommend my other colleagues to join this institute & have a great training."

Sanjay (Mohali)

" IELTS training program at this Academy has been a good learning experience. The biggest advantage is we get in touch with people from mixed background with different level of experience. The timing and Place of the training is very convenient.The topics were covered very well and additional information was given too. The approach of the program is quite personalized and I’m happy with the additional service provided. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would recommend to friends and colleagues."

Atul Chinchalkar (Kharar)

"I have known this academy for about three and half years. Even my sister also took the IELTS training here and she was able to score well and I too have experienced the same. All thanks to the faculty. I think he is the best in the field. This academy has helped me a lot in the stepping stone of my life. Thanks to the management and all the staff for giving such a good hospitality."

Darshan Koshy Jacob (Patiala)

"We had a good smiling, active teacher who taught us with love & affection. Our teacher is very talented in teaching; we all enjoyed and understood all that was taught to us."

Nirmala (Zirakpur)

"I came here with zero confidence to this academy but now going out with full of confidence. The credit goes to our faculty, she taught us well."

Fawaz moidu (Manimajra)

"English was very difficult for me to speak, but after joining here I did not waste even a day in that month, learnt grammar, vocabulary and now I can communicate with others without any kind of hesitation."

Prakash (Ludhiana)

It was really a good and wonderful experience. It was worth for me to attend the classes where I learnt grammar and sentence formation, it was an easy way of learning English."

Sanjith (Chandigarh)

From past one month I had enriching experience, thanks to our faculty; she was very co-operative and friendly in the class. Now I can interact in English language well.

Varsha (Patiala)

My experience in this Academy was really wonderful, faculty explanation was good. Mock test helped to understand our level. I thank each and every one in this academy for the guidance and support.

Girija (Panchkula)

FAQ's About IELTS

FAQ

What is IELTS?

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting 2 million tests in the past year, IELTS is the world’s most popular high stakes English language proficiency test.

Which organisations accept IELTS?

IELTS is accepted by more than 8,000 organisations worldwide. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies and multinational companies.

Who owns IELTS and who writes the test?

IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment and offered through more than 900 test centres and locations in over 130 countries. International teams of writers contribute to IELTS test materials. Ongoing research ensures that IELTS remains fair and unbiased. Test writers from different English-speaking countries develop IELTS content so it reflects real-life situations.

Why are there two versions of the test?

IELTS has two versions – Academic and General Training. The Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The General Training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.

Which version should I do?

Read the explanation of the Academic and General Training tests, then contact the organisation or institution to which you are applying to find out what it requires.

What is the test format and how long will it take?

IELTS has four parts – Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11–14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests.

What help is available for candidates with disabilities?

Test centres make every effort to cater for the special needs of candidates with disabilities. It is our aim for all candidates to be assessed fairly and objectively. If you have a special need, talk to your local test centre when registering. Centres may need three months to organise arrangements.

Where can I take IELTS?

You can take IELTS in over 900 locations worldwide. Search for your nearest test centre on the IELTS Worldwide Search. IELTS centres have friendly, helpful staff who will help you with the registration process.

When can I take IELTS?

IELTS is available on 48 fixed dates a year – up to four times a month, depending on local demand. Go to your nearest centre to see their next test date.

How much does it cost?

IELTS has a set fee for its test. The Academic and General Training tests are the same cost. To find out the test fee in your local currency, check the IELTS Worldwide Search for your nearest centre.

  IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing (Academic)

IELTS tests candidates’ ability to produce two quite different pieces of writing in a fairly short period of time. The test is divided into two parts and candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete both parts.
IELTS Writing Task 1
In the first part, candidates will be given a task based on some information, presented in graphic and diagrammatic form. Candidates are expected to write a descriptive report of at least 150 words on the information provided.
IELTS Writing Task 2
In the second task, candidates are assessed on their ability to produce a clear and logical argument on a given topic. Most of the topics are of general interest to, suitable for and easily understood by students at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Candidates will have to write at least 250 words and, as Task 2 is longer than Task 1, it is suggested that about 40 minutes is spent on this task and 20 minutes on the first task.

IELTS Writing (General)

The IELTS General Training Writing test takes 60 minutes. Candidates have to complete two tasks, of 150 and 250 words, as in the Academic module. However, Task 1 is always a letter, while Task 2 is an essay based on a given topic. The topics of the questions will be of general interest, and no specialist knowledge is required. For example, topics can include travel, accommodation, current affairs, shops and services, health and welfare, health and safety, recreation, social and physical environment.
IELTS Writing Task 1
In Task 1, candidates are asked to write a letter which may need to be semi-formal or formal in tone in response to a given problem or situation. Candidates will be asked to include information relating to three bullet points in the question. Candidate answers should be at least 150 words in length for this task.
IELTS Writing Task 2
In Task 2, candidates are asked to discuss a topic in response to a statement which presents a particular point of view, argument or issue. The task requires candidates to write a discursive piece of writing in which the question will typically ask them to discuss factual information, discuss a problem and present solutions, evaluate ideas or justify opinions. Candidate answers for Task 2 should be at least 250 words in length.

  IELTS Listening

In IELTS the listening comprehension is designed to assess your ability to understand spoken English and is the same for all candidates. There is a pre-recorded tape which lasts for about thirty minutes. There is a total of about forty questions. There are four sections in the test. Each section may contain two or three linked passages of two to three minutes each, or one longer passage of about five minutes. The passages get more difficult as you progress through the tape.
The earlier sections use situations in which you may find yourself on first arriving in an English-speaking country, when you need 'survival English'. These include finding your way around, following directions, giving and taking down information, making arrangements etc. Section 1 is always in the form of a dialogue between two or more speakers, while section 2 is a talk or some information given by one person at a time.
In the later sections the topics usually concern education and training. Here you may have to do the kind of thing you will need to do in an academic environment - listen to pre-recorded information, listen to lectures, pick out relevant key information from a dialogue and so on. Again, section 3 is a dialogue or discussion, while section 4 is a single voice giving a talk or lecture.
So you will hear monologues and dialogues. You will hear male voices and female voices. You will also hear a variety of accents. You will hear the passages once only, as in most situations in real life.
You are given a booklet. This contains all the instructions and questions with space to write your answers.
As in the reading test, there is a wide range of question types. Much of this may be in the form of graphics, such as tables. This applies also to multiple-choice questions, where you may have to choose between a number of pictures or mark a point on a plan. Spelling is important, especially where it is clear from the tape that accuracy is required, such as filling in important details on an application form. Errors in spelling and grammar are only accepted on very uncommon words. Answers require notes, letters or numbers rather than complete sentences.
You will be given time to check your answers between sections, and at the end of the test, as well as time to read the questions before each section. Instructions are recorded on the tape. They are clear and you are sometimes given examples of what you have to do. At the end of the test you are given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
You are listening with a purpose - to identify what the question requires, find the information efficiently and answer accurately. It is not necessary to understand every word that isspoken.
Since you will hear the information once only, it is particularly important that you prepare yourself properly before you listen and anticipate what you will hear. You must read the question, understand it, follow the recording, recognise the answer and write it down - so you must use the time you are given to read the questions before each section to build up an idea of what the recording will be about, the topic, the situation and the characters.
You must know what specific information you are listening for: is it a time or a place, a fact or an attitude, for example. This means you must analyse the questions to find out what information you are listening for and read the instructions carefully. Then you can listen for key words and phrases. Don't worry if you don't understand everything - you should try to guess the meaning from the context.
Remember you must write your answers down as you hear them, but keep listening for the answer to the next question while you are writing. This will be easier if you have analysed the questions properly before listening.
Finally, check your answers. You are given a short time at the end of each section and at the end of the test to check your answers. Look over your answers - and make sure you have followed the instructions correctly.

IELTS SPEAKING

The speaking test is an interview which assesses how well you can communicate in spoken English. It is a test of general speaking skills and is broadly the same for all candidates. The interview lasts for eleven to fourteen minutes and is in three main sections:
The first part is on familiar topics such as your work or study experience, your family or home culture and your interests or hobbies.
This is followed by a part where you are asked to talk on a particular topic for one to two minutes. You are given a card which states what you should talk about and you are given one minute to prepare. At the end of your one to two minutes the examiner may ask you one or two questions before moving on to the third part of the test.
The final part is an extension of the part 2 topic to a more abstract discussion of related issues.
You are assessed on your ability to communicate fluently, clearly (i.e. with clear pronunciation) and accurately using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Your fluency is being assessed so it is important to say as much as you can as well as to speak spontaneously and not to learn what you are going to say. If the examiner thinks you are giving a prepared answer he or she will quickly change the question. Throughout the speaking test, the examiners will ask the questions and control the timing and the move from one part to another. The interview will be recorded. This is to make sure the interviewers and band scores are consistent in all IELTS centres.

Practice

The only way to improve your fluency is by getting a lot of practice in speaking. Be confident. Think about what you want to say. Of course you should try to get your English right, but do not worry too much about getting everything absolutely correct. The important thing is that you should speak and listen, that you should engage in an extended interview with the examiner and that you should enjoy using your English to communicate with an English speaker.

IELTS SPEAKING - SCORING

In the last few years, thanks to jobs becoming global, the importance of English has increased manifold. It has over the years become an important medium of communication, both at the international and intra-national levels. The importance of spoken English is even more, because there are many cases where one knows his subject well, but fails to communicate it properly. The practice of spoken English, therefore, is quite essential. Learning English in a country where it is not a native language, opens a number of opportunities for the individual. The language of the corporate world is English. An individual can make strides in the management ladder if he/she can speak English fluently. If your English is poor, even though with brilliant business ideas, you may still find yourself languishing at the bottom of the management ladder. Your productivity will drop over a period of time since you will find difficulty in expressing your brilliant ideas. Those who can speak good English will probably usurp your ideas and get the credit for all the hard work you did to get the idea working.
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About Ielts Gurukul

IELTS Gurukul is an accredited which has been providing premier education services with unique expertise parameters, IELTS Gurukul provides an attitude in excellence and perfection in IELTS Training.
IELTS Gurukul is the best institute in Chandigarh for students & professionals planning to take IELTS test. A center which only deals with IELTS(training).
We provide extensive training for the above licensing exams, assist in booking the exam and also assist in placement of successful candidates especially in various Gulf countries.
IELTS Gurukul advises students and helps them select and secure admissions in the universities of their choice. IELTS Gurukul assists throughout the application process and offers a full range of support services. Our objective is to have a strong 'support line' between the student and the university. We are known for our superior services and honest consultancy. IELTS Gurukul has a strong goodwill amongst the student community and is widely respected for its judgement and advice. ‘Team IELTS Gurukul’ regularly conducts seminars, workshops and counselling sessions for students which are very well received.

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