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Study Abroad

Wanting to Move Away from the Nest

Many of us dream of pursuing our higher studies from a foreign university. This can be really beneficial; as a foreign degree helps you think differently, be creative and innovative and open to new ideas. This gives you an edge over the others not only when you apply for a new job but also within an organization, as you stand out. However, one must carefully assess this decision, and do a thorough research before taking this huge step.

Where Do I Go?

It is a good idea to first make up your mind on what kind of courses or stream will best suit your learning style and professional aspirations, because this will determine the subjects you choose in college. It is fruitful to take up subjects you are strong in, for example, thinking of taking up economics, if you can’t stand mathematics may not be very wise. One mustalso research various subject combinations that are available, as new combinations are being introduced year-round.
Once this is decided, the next step is to look up the best universities for your needs. This could include looking at parameters like Ranking of a university, Location, Cost, Internship Programs, post academic work visa prospects etc. Most widely accepted rankings come from The QS World University Rankings, and Academic Ranking of World Universities. Apart from this, there are many magazines, newspapers etc. such as the Times Higher Education etc. that provide good rankings of Universities worldwide.

What to Keep in Mind

Once you have shortlisted a couple of colleges, you should start working on the documentation process. You may have to obtain some letters of recommendation, your transcripts, and may have to write a Statement of Purpose as well. Before travelling, make sure you have an idea of the local language, some customs and traditions. It is also important to understand that your first aim should be to get to know the place and your peers. It may take you a month or two to settle in and during this time you maynotbe able to concentrate too much on your studies. This is normal and necessary. You must try and mingle with local as well as other foreign students, and things will fall in place with time.
The easiest and the most reliable way of getting all this information and ensuring that you follow the right procedure is a visit to the nearest Touchstone centre. Touchstone is the best IELTS training institute in India. We have tie ups with over 100 foreign universities and colleges. We are a member of the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (A.A.E.R.I), Association of International Educators (N.A.F.S.A), and the Canadian Indian Education Council (C.I.E.C).

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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)