Careers

BLOGS​

Touchstone narratives Focus on what matters the most Latest interesting stories Relevant news Learning beyond the books

  • All
  • All about IELTS
  • All about PTE
  • All about TOEFL
  • Career in the US
  • Choose your country wisely
  • English excellence
  • Expense calculator
  • Home away from home
  • IELTS listening
  • IELTS reading
  • IELTS speaking
  • IELTS writing
  • International student life
  • Opportunities in Australia
  • Opportunities in New Zealand
  • Scholarships
  • Study & career in Canada
  • Study abroad
  • Test Preparation
  • Uncategorized
  • Visa filing for a smooth transition
All
  • All
  • All about IELTS
  • All about PTE
  • All about TOEFL
  • Career in the US
  • Choose your country wisely
  • English excellence
  • Expense calculator
  • Home away from home
  • IELTS listening
  • IELTS reading
  • IELTS speaking
  • IELTS writing
  • International student life
  • Opportunities in Australia
  • Opportunities in New Zealand
  • Scholarships
  • Study & career in Canada
  • Study abroad
  • Test Preparation
  • Uncategorized
  • Visa filing for a smooth transition

The Life-Altering Journey Abroad: A Deep-Dive into the World of Global Education

April 30, 2024
The decision to study abroad can be one of the most defining moments in a student’s life, unrivaled in its capacity to provide personal growth and developmental opportunities. It is ...
Read More →
ielts

Mastering the IELTS: Understanding and Acing Band Scores

April 29, 2024
International English Language Testing System, popularly known as IELTS, is a significant milestone for millions of individuals who seek international mobility, be it for academic or professional opportunities. It evaluates ...
Read More →
IELTS Test-takers

Common Challenges Faced by IELTS Test-takers and How to Overcome Them

April 26, 2024
Common Challenges Faced by IELTS Test-takers and How to Overcome Them The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) stands as a monumental gateway for millions worldwide who aspire to study, ...
Read More →

PTE Coach Connect: Your Bridge to Exam Success

April 17, 2024
Are you gearing up to tackle the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. The PTE exam is a significant milestone for language learners looking to ...
Read More →
PTE Course

The Path to Success: Why Enrolling in a PTE Course Can Transform an International Student’s Experience

April 10, 2024
For many international students, the dream of studying or settling abroad is marked by the defining hurdle of proving their proficiency in the English language. Among the internationally recognized English ...
Read More →
Preparing for PTE Academic

Preparing for PTE Academic: A Step-by-Step Study Plan

April 8, 2024
Preparing for PTE Academic: A Step-by-Step Study Plan Are you gearing up to take the PTE Academic—Pearson Test of English Academic? If the answer is yes, you’ve embarked on an ...
Read More →
TOEFL Speaking

TOEFL Speaking: Overcoming Nervousness and Building Confidence

March 23, 2024
Are you gearing up to take the TOEFL exam? If so, you’re likely aware of the four sections that make up this standardized test: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. While ...
Read More →
study aboard

The Ultimate Guide to Study Abroad | Touchstone

March 15, 2024
Starting a journey to study abroad is not only about attending classes in a foreign country. It’s a transformative experience that broadens your personality, enriches your cultural understanding, and shapes ...
Read More →
Mastering PTE Vocabulary: Techniques for Success

Mastering PTE Vocabulary: Techniques for Success

March 9, 2024
As a leading PTE education provider, Touchstone understands the important role of vocabulary mastery in achieving success in English proficiency exams such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE). A ...
Read More →

No. 1 IELTS institute in India

4.4 Rating / 831 reviews

Over 55 top-class campuses

Canada, France & India

25 years of global reputation

100% client satisfaction

All Rights Reserved - © Touchstoneedu

Powered by Touchstoneedu

Home

Call

Calculator

Map

Shopping Cart

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)