Benefits of studying abroad

Why study abroad spending so much time and money when we have ample good educational institutions in India? This is a question which arises in the mind of most of the Indians when asked about their views on studying abroad. In India, going abroad is considered as a luxury which the rich or those having some connections or relations abroad usually prefer. But is it really so?

Here are a few reasons why studying abroad is a better and more convenient option than studying in India:

  1. Global ranking- As of 2018, only 3 Indian Universities, namely Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Bombay and Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bangalore, are among the top 200 ranking universities in the world. The list is mainly ruled by universities from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA, and the UK. Foreign universities are ranked higher than their Indian counterparts.

 

  1. Broad exposure- Living and studying abroad opens up new horizons for the students to gain a different kind of experience from India. The cultural diversity, different lifestyle and advanced technology expose them to a new environment which is completely different from India.

 

  1. Flexible system- The education system abroad is more flexible and student-friendly than the Indian education system. You can opt for ‘free electives’, ‘minor’ or ‘dual major’ and therefore study more than one subject at a particular time. This is something that can be seen only in a distant future in India.

 

  1. Skill development- The education in foreign countries focuses on skill development and practicality, unlike India where the focus is majorly on theoretical knowledge.
  1. More discipline, less strictness- In foreign countries, the main aim is to develop core disciplinary values rather than a rigid and strict system. Thus, the environment is stress-free for the student population which definitely loves it.

 

  1. Amazing scholarships- A lot of scholarships are available for foreign students. This reduces the study cost to a great extent. The education cost at many foreign universities is equivalent to that in India and quite less at times with the scholarships. Along with them, you receive several benefits such as discounts on travel, restaurants, free healthcare etc.

 

  1. Travel to exotic places- While studying abroad, you can travel to stunning places and explore life in ways which seem impossible while studying in India. You get to learn about new cultures and people which will prove to be a really enriching experience for you.

 

  1. Job opportunities- Many different kinds of jobs are available abroad apart from the contemporary course based ones. You can do part-time jobs at theatres, cafes etc and earn as you learn. This helps you to be more independent and responsible.

Hence, there are plenty of opportunities and services available abroad that can help you with a better future. But studying abroad requires you to score the required bands in IELTS and do the perfect paperwork to apply for admission and study visa. For that, you can contact Touchstone Educationals which is the best institute in India for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, and Spoken English classes.

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Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

Total time: 11-14 minutes

Reading

The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

No. of questions: 40

Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

Listening

The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
to follow the development of ideas.

No. of questions: 40 Marks:

each question is worth one (1) mark

Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)