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Studies Abroad Counselors

Our FacultiesOur FacultiesMrs. Hemlata RaoShe has done her Masters of Arts. She was a Teacher in Mt. Carmel Girl's School, Nagpur for 22 years. She is teaching IELTS from the past 4 years.

Mr. Sujay Kulkarni

He has done his Master of Business Administration, he is teaching IELTS from the past 3 years


What is IELTS ?What is IELTS ? IInternational nternational EEnglish nglish LLanguage anguage TTesting esting SSystemystem


What is IELTS ?What is IELTS ?

• IELTS comprises the Academic Module IELTS comprises the Academic Module

and the General Training Module.and the General Training Module.

• IELTS is a test of English Language skills IELTS is a test of English Language skills

and ability.and ability.


Who owns IELTS ?Who owns IELTS ?1. UCESOL – the University of Cambridge ESOL. UCESOL – the University of Cambridge ESOL2. The British Council2. The British Council3. IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia3. IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia

The British Council and IDP deliver IELTS around theThe British Council and IDP deliver IELTS around theworld.world.

Cambridge ESOL and IDP develop the tests withCambridge ESOL and IDP develop the tests withassistance from teams of item writers in variousassistance from teams of item writers in variouscountries.countries.

This means that the test includes international English content This means that the test includes international English content and uses a variety of English accents.and uses a variety of English accents.


What is IELTS ?What is IELTS ?The Academic module is used for university entrance and professional registration.

The General Training module is used for entrance to technical training courses. It is also used by several countries (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand) for immigrationpurposes.


How is IELTS made upHow is IELTS made upStudies Abroad Counselors


• 4 sections, 40 questions- short answers- multiple choice- completing sentences- notes- writing a summary- referring to maps, flow charts, tables

Time: 30 minutes + 10 minutes to transfer answers to Answer Sheet.

LISTENING TESTLISTENING TEST


LISTENINGLISTENINGThis is in 4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two sections This is in 4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two sections are concerned with social needs. There is conversation between are concerned with social needs. There is conversation between two speakers and then a monologue. The final two sections are two speakers and then a monologue. The final two sections are concerned with situations related to educational or training concerned with situations related to educational or training contexts. There is a conversation between upto four people and contexts. There is a conversation between upto four people and then a monologue.then a monologue.

A variety of question types are used including : multiple choice, A variety of question types are used including : multiple choice, short- answers questions, sentence completion, notes/ chart/ table short- answers questions, sentence completion, notes/ chart/ table completion, labelling of diagram, classification, matchingcompletion, labelling of diagram, classification, matching

Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions Candidates hear the recording once only and answer the questions as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end to transfer as they listen. Ten minutes are allowed at the end to transfer answers to the answer sheetanswers to the answer sheet

SECTION1 - EXERCISELook at the example question and quickly read all the questions in section 1. Then listen to Questions 1- 5.


2. Which picture shows the distinguishing features?



SECTION 1 - EXERCISE

4. Where was she standing when she lost her briefcase?

5. What time was it when she lost her briefcase?


Tips for Solving the Listening SectionTips for Solving the Listening Section Often speakers will give you an answer and then correct themselves, watch out for this. Its a common trick

Read, write and listen at the same time.

Don’t be surprised if you hear a range of accents and dialects as IELTS is an international test.



3 sections, 40 questions3 sections, 40 questions• • short answersshort answers• • multiple choicemultiple choice• • matching paragraphs with headingsmatching paragraphs with headings• • classificationclassification• • true false not giventrue false not given• • completing sentencescompleting sentences• • notesnotes• • tablestables• • a summarya summary Time: 60 minutesTime: 60 minutes

No extra time to transfer answers - write answers directly onto the answer No extra time to transfer answers - write answers directly onto the answer sheet.sheet.

READING TEST - AcademicREADING TEST - Academic


READINGREADINGThere are three reading passages of increasing difficulty, on topics There are three reading passages of increasing difficulty, on topics of general interest and candidates have to answer 40 questions. of general interest and candidates have to answer 40 questions. The passages are taken from magazines, journals, books and The passages are taken from magazines, journals, books and newspapers. At least one text contains detailed logical arguments.newspapers. At least one text contains detailed logical arguments.

A variety of question types are used including multiple choice, A variety of question types are used including multiple choice, short answer questions, sentence completions, notes/ charts/ table short answer questions, sentence completions, notes/ charts/ table completion, labelling a diagram, classification, matching completion, labelling a diagram, classification, matching list/phrases, choosing suitable paragraph headings from a list, list/phrases, choosing suitable paragraph headings from a list, identification of writer’s views/attitudes.identification of writer’s views/attitudes.

SECTION 2 – EXERCISESECTION 2 – EXERCISEHEADINGSHEADINGSi. Displaced workers ii. Temperate fruit exportsi. Displaced workers ii. Temperate fruit exportsiii. Poor health facilities iv. North -South migrationiii. Poor health facilities iv. North -South migrationv. Chile's exports vi. Jobs are not permanentv. Chile's exports vi. Jobs are not permanentvii. Low pay for worker's, viii. Chile's fruit exports high profits for growersvii. Low pay for worker's, viii. Chile's fruit exports high profits for growersix. Fruit industry jobs x. Pesticides for the fruit industryix. Fruit industry jobs x. Pesticides for the fruit industry

Paragraph 1Paragraph 1Under Pinochet, Chilean fruit exports boomed. The country has remained a major Under Pinochet, Chilean fruit exports boomed. The country has remained a major supplier of temperate fruits – grapes, nectarines, plums, peaches, pears and apples –to supplier of temperate fruits – grapes, nectarines, plums, peaches, pears and apples –to North America and Europe. More than 95 percent of grape imports to the US are from North America and Europe. More than 95 percent of grape imports to the US are from Chile. Highly perishable exports prompted Cardoen Industries, better known for its Chile. Highly perishable exports prompted Cardoen Industries, better known for its weapons and explosives, to produce refrigerated containers for sea and air shipments. weapons and explosives, to produce refrigerated containers for sea and air shipments. Almost all Chile’s orchards are less than one hundred miles from a seaport. Over half Almost all Chile’s orchards are less than one hundred miles from a seaport. Over half of Chile’s fruit exports are controlled by five transnational companies.of Chile’s fruit exports are controlled by five transnational companies.


SECTION 1 - ANSWERSInstructions• quickly read the summary and focus on the key words in the sentence• write what word form is missing from each gap in the table belowSUMMARYChilean fruit exports, which are grown in 1________ not far from the coast, are sent mainly to North America and Europe in 2________.Most workers have only 3________work. Many of the poorly-paid workers were 4____________ from their own land and need to 5_______to wherever harvesting is at a 6________ Living conditions for these workers are 7 _______with limited facilities essential for workers who are exposed to other 8____________ health hazards such as pesticides.

Word Forms1 Noun 5 Verb2 Noun 6 Noun3 Adjective 7 Adjective4 Noun 8 Adjective


Tips for Solving the Reading SectionTips for Solving the Reading Section

Look at the ways the paragraphs are organised

Don’t concentrate on words you don’t know. Its waste of valuable time.

Check spellings



2 Tasks: Task 1 150 word essay Task 2 250 word essayTask 1describe information usually presented in the form ofa graph or table describe a process, procedure, cycle

Task 2discussion essay Time: 60 minutes

WRITING TEST ACADEMIC MODULEWRITING TEST ACADEMIC MODULE


WRITINGWRITINGThere are two tasks and it is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on There are two tasks and it is suggested that candidates spend about 20 minutes on Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on Task Task 1, which requires them to write at least 150 words, and 40 minutes on Task 2- 250 words. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than 2- 250 words. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1.Task 1.

In Task 1 candidates are asked to look at a diagram or table and to present the In Task 1 candidates are asked to look at a diagram or table and to present the information in their own words. They are assessed on their ability to organise, information in their own words. They are assessed on their ability to organise, present and possibly compare data, describe the stages of a process, describe an present and possibly compare data, describe the stages of a process, describe an object or event, explain how something works.object or event, explain how something works.

In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem. In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem. They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem, present They are assessed on their ability to present a solution to the problem, present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and opinions, evaluate and and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence and opinions, evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or argumentschallenge ideas, evidence or arguments

Candidates are also judged on their ability to write in an appropriate styleCandidates are also judged on their ability to write in an appropriate style

Major Topics Sub-TopicsFamily Role of parents; Marriage; Children; Family planning; Age of consent; …

Education Technology & Education; Role of the teacher; Cost; Continuing Education; Uniforms; Learning Styles; Place of Computers;

Health Western Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine; Diet; Healthy Lifestyle; Cost of Medicine; Private vs Public Health; …

Employment Training; Automation; Employment conditions; Workers’ rights

Communication Global; Internet; Access to information; Privacy;

Media Privacy; Role of the Media; Advertising; Control of the Media; Types of Media; Censorship; Invasion of privacy;

Technology Computers; Machines;

ACADEMIC TOPICS FOR IELTS WRITINGACADEMIC TOPICS FOR IELTS WRITING


Tips for Solving the Writing SectionTips for Solving the Writing Section

Don’t repeat ideas in a different ways.

Don’t write too many words. Keep to the word limit for each task.

Learn to recognise how long 150/250 words are in your own handwriting. You don’t really have time to count.



SPEAKING TESTSPEAKING TEST

3 Parts

1 Introduction and interview - 4 Minutes2 Speaking on a given topic - 4 Minutes3 Two-way discussion - 4 Minutes

Time: 11-14 minutesThe Interview is recorded.


SPEAKINGSPEAKINGThe speaking module takes between 11 and 14 minutes. It consists of an oral The speaking module takes between 11 and 14 minutes. It consists of an oral interview between the candidate and an examiner. interview between the candidate and an examiner. There are three main partsThere are three main parts

Part I: The candidate and the examiner introduce themselves and then the Part I: The candidate and the examiner introduce themselves and then the candidate answers general questions about themselves, their home/ family, candidate answers general questions about themselves, their home/ family, their jobs/ studies. Their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic their jobs/ studies. Their interests and a wide range of similar familiar topic areas. Thos part lasts between four and five minutesareas. Thos part lasts between four and five minutes

Part II: The candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on Part II: The candidate is given a task card with prompts and is asked to talk on a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can make a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and they can make some notes if they wish, before speaking between one and two minutes. The some notes if they wish, before speaking between one and two minutes. The examiner then asks one or two rounding – of questions.examiner then asks one or two rounding – of questions.

SPEAKINGSPEAKING

Part III: The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion Part III: The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues and concepts, which are thematically of more abstract issues and concepts, which are thematically linked to the topic prompt in Part II. The discussion lasts linked to the topic prompt in Part II. The discussion lasts between four and five minutes.between four and five minutes.

The speaking module assesses whether can candidates can The speaking module assesses whether can candidates can communicate effectively in English. The assessment takes into communicate effectively in English. The assessment takes into account Fluency and Coherence,account Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resources, Grammatical Lexical Resources, Grammatical Range and Accuracy and PronunciationRange and Accuracy and Pronunciation

Tips for Solving the Speaking SectionTips for Solving the Speaking Section

It tests your ability to communicate effectively not just your grammatical accuracy.

Prepare your introduction very well at home .

Practice recording ideas onto a tape recorder at home.


Scoring in IELTSScoring in IELTS

IELTS describes English ability according to 9 levels –

called Bands


HOW IS IELTS SCOREDHOW IS IELTS SCORED

IELTS scores are reported on a nine band scale.IELTS scores are reported on a nine band scale.

9 - Expert User9 - Expert User8 - Very Good User8 - Very Good User7 - Good User7 - Good User6 - Competent User6 - Competent User5 - Modest User5 - Modest User4 - Limited User4 - Limited User3 - Extremely Limited User3 - Extremely Limited User2 - Intermittent User2 - Intermittent User1 - Non User1 - Non User0 - Did not attempt the test0 - Did not attempt the test


ABOUT IELTSABOUT IELTSConducted by --- British Council, IDP Australia, University of Cambridge[

Validity of scores --- 2 years

Exam Fee --- Rs. 7200/-

Centres --- 39 centers all over India

The dates are available all round the year


Benefits of our ClassesBenefits of our Classes

We have been teaching IELTS from the past 6 years

Taught more than 500 students.

We are aware what score is required for which Universities as we the Authorized Representatives of the Universities


Benefits of our ClassesBenefits of our Classes

Prepare for a top IELTS score with the most qualified instructor. Prepare for a top IELTS score with the most qualified instructor.

You have access to all Highly Invaluable course Material.You have access to all Highly Invaluable course Material.

Provides you with highly competent and dynamic trainers.

We employ good subject experts who answer the queries of the student and moderator his abilities and work hand in hand with with the student to overcome his weakness.

Our class restrict the digit of students in each IELTS class.

Provides comfortable settings; the atmosphere provided to the student to do research is free from noise and any sort of interruptions.

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Our fresh IELTS batch commences every second and fourth Monday and Saturday.

Venue: Krishna, 10/2 I.T. Park, Behind Infotech Tower, Parsodi, Nagpur, India.

Website: www.studies-overseas.com

Time: 6 to 7 : 30 PM

Duration : One Month

Fees: Rs . 5050/-


We have two batches running every month

Morning Time: 8 to 9 : 30 AM

Evening Time: 6 to 7 : 30 PM

BATCH TIMING


What students have to say about our classes

The Faculty is extremely good and the environment of the class too. Because of the proper coaching and guidance I was able to score 8 bands in IELTS.

Radhika Dharmadhikari

My English score in 10th and 12th std was not all good. The expert coaching provided by KC helped me in gaining 7 bands in IELTS and today I have got admission in my desired University.

Vasanti Chafekar

