Dear mom & dad, I’m studying abroad

If you’ve finally decided to study abroad, you are already enough jazzed about it. In fact, we are sure you have started preparing for your new life across the ocean by sipping on your favorite coffee and imagining life by the lake.
But amidst all this what if your parents don’t agree to send you this far? What if they have some other plans? Well, worry not! We are here with 5 simple ways to convince your parents to let you study abroad.

Stress on the academic advantages

Studying abroad introduces you to new teaching styles, better facilities and new languages. Thus, the key aspect to cover in front of your parents should be the quality of academic programs abroad. Point out to them that foreign universities offer a lot better than universities in your home country in helping you with better academic results.

Emphasise the career benefits

There are immense career opportunities that you can boast of in front of your parents. This will give you an edge over others when it comes to your career, as tangible skills are taken into account by potential employers. Such professional prospects are most likely to convert their ‘nos’ into ‘yeses’.

Convey your seriousness

Introducing the idea of studying abroad early and proving your willingness to work hard may have a positive effect on your parents’ decision. We help you gather necessary information regarding prospective locations & universities based on your academic goals. This will help convince your parents that you are responsible enough to execute such life decisions.

Work out a financial plan

The usual concern of parents is majorly about the affordability of your study-abroad program. Look into the financial aids available with your shortlisted institutions as a major part of your tuition fees and living expenses are covered by scholarships. Education loans are worth a shot as they enable you to pay off the loan after completing the program. This establishes your reputation as someone with a broader vision who doesn’t simply want to be a free rider.

Put your parents’ safety concerns to rest

The key-counter argument your parents might put up is about your safety. Assure your parents that life abroad is not all partying. Make your seriousness known about achieving academic excellence and taking control of your life. Ensure thorough research regarding your destination, health insurance & study abroad emergency contingency plan.
Remember, there is nothing you cannot achieve if you set your mind to it. No matter whatever means you choose, don’t forget to have a positive mindset and give your parents the credit they deserve. With all the right arguments at the right time, they’ll understand that it is your moment to leave the nest to build an exciting career.

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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)

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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 (+10 minutes transfer time)