IELTS is the world's most popular English language test for higher education and global migration. If you want to study in another country or to move abroad for work, you may need IELTS to prove your English language ability.
IELTS is a task-based test covering the four language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking). The test is developed to provide a fair, accurate and reliable assessment of your English language proficiency.
This program of four courses explains each section of the test, what is being tested and what you have to do to demonstrate your language proficiency to the examiner.
When you complete all courses, upgrade and earn a Certificate of Achievement for each, you will receive a FutureLearn Award as proof of completing the program of study and deeper subject knowledge.
On the program you will:
Explore in detail each of the four parts of the test
Examine the assessment criteria and what is needed to achieve high band scores
Explore the range of task types seen in all parts of the test
Collect tips and develop techniques to help prepare for the test
For more information about the FutureLearn Award please click here
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