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IELTS Computer-Based Test: Structure, Benefits, and Essential Details
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IELTS is a popular English proficiency test accepted by most academic institutes worldwide. The test is conducted through both offline and online mediums. Read the blog to learn about the structure of IELTS CBT, including its benefits and other details.
Table of Contents
- • What is the Difference between Paper-based IELTS and Computer-based IELTS?
- • IELTS Computer-Based Test Structure
- • Benefits of the IELTS Computer-Based Test
- • IELTS on Computer: Locations across India
- • Computer-based IELTS: Preparation Tips
- • Here are a few IELTS preparation tips to help candidates during the test:
What is the Difference between Paper-based IELTS and Computer-based IELTS?
Paper-based IELTS Academic | Computer-based IELTS | |
Mode of test | Pen and paper | Computer |
Test dates | Conducted four times a month | Conducted seven days a week |
Available slots | Fixed exam slot | Flexible slots available (up to 3 slots a day) |
Result declaration | 12-14 days | 3-5 days |
IELTS Computer-Based Test Structure
Module name | Details |
Listening | The listening test is about 30 minutes long and has four parts, each presenting a recording followed by a set of questions. The topics usually cover everyday conversations and academic-style discussions or monologues. |
Reading | This section lasts for 60 minutes and includes three passages with a total of 40 questions. The texts and questions are different for the Academic or General Training version. |
Writing | The Writing task takes 60 minutes to complete. The writing section has two tasks. Task 1 in the IELTS Academic is about describing a graph, table, or process, and Task 2 involves writing an essay. In the IELTS General Training, Task 1 is a letter, and Task 2 is an essay. |
Speaking | The speaking test takes between 11 and 14 minutes and consists of an interview between the test taker and a trained and certified examiner. It has three parts, namely: Introduction and Interview; Individual long turn; Two-way discussion. |
Benefits of the IELTS Computer-Based Test
There are a lot of advantages that one gets if they take the IELTS Computer-Based Test. It includes:
• Convenience: One of the main advantages of IELTS on the computer is that you can type responses faster and neater than writing by hand.
• Flexible Test Dates: This IELTS on Computer test can be scheduled more frequently than paper-based tests, and the applicants can choose the exam date at their convenience.
• Speedy Results: Test takers can expect their results within 5-7 days, compared to the 13 days it takes for the paper-based test
• User-Friendly Interface: The format for the Computer-Based Test has many features like a timer, a progress indicator, and the ability to change the screen's brightness or text size, which gives customization options to the test takers.
• Easy Navigation: IELTS Computer-Based Test helps test takers easily navigate between questions, flag them if they want to review, adjust the volume on the listening test as per their suitability, and offer a more personalized experience.
Also read: IELTS Exam type
IELTS on Computer: Locations across India
Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Anand - VV nagar | Bathinda |
Bengaluru - St. marks road | Bengaluru - Kasturba road | Bengaluru - Whitefield | Bhopal - MP nagar |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh - sector 34 | Chennai | Chennai - Adyar |
Dehradun - Ballupur chowk | Goa - MG road | Gurugram | Begumpet |
Hyderabad - Jubilee hills | Hyderabad - Kukatpally | Jaipur | Jalandhar |
Karnal - Shyamnagar | Kochi | Kolkata - Park street | Lucknow - Aliganj |
Ludhiana | Mumbai | Mumbai - Lower parel | New delhi - Nehru Place |
New delhi - Pitampura | New delhi - Rajouri garden | Noida | Pune |
Pune - Shivaji nagar | Rajkot - Nana Mauve circle | Surat | Thane |
Vadodara | Vijayawada |
Computer-based IELTS: Preparation Tips
Students must familiarize themselves with the test format to prepare well for the Computer-based IELTS. By practicing and familiarizing with the test format, test takers can achieve success in the Computer-based IELTS. To do this, applicants may use the resources that provide free IELTS CBT practice tests to understand the format and improve their speed and efficiency.
Also read: IELTS Eligibility
Here are a few IELTS preparation tips to help candidates during the test:
Read and try to understand every question carefully.
- Listen to podcasts with different accents, sound clips from movies and news.
- In the reading section, Use the skim and scan method to get answers.
- Practice each section in the given time for speed and efficiency
- Highlight the important parts while reading the passage.
- Be careful about grammar and spelling.
- Improve vocabulary by reading different topics
- Be confident while answering the examiner in the speaking section.
Always remember that the IELTS test is conducted to measure candidates' English language proficiency skills. Whether taken on paper or computer, it makes little difference. To succeed in the IELTS exam, candidates must prepare well and familiarize themselves with the test format. To understand the test format and master their preparation for IELTS, candidates can take the help of IELTS trainers and practice IELTS on Computer tests at home.
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