Prepare for IELTS on Cafetalk's online lesson! Preparation for IELTS

We introduce recommended lessons for preparation for IELTS which offer Speaking module and other modules.

What is IELTS?

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which is for people who need to obtain proof their English skill.

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia, New Zealand and Canada. by wikipedia

IELTS are made up of four modules which are Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

5 Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS

What are examiners writing during the Speaking test?

During the Speaking section of the IELTS test you will notice the examiner occasionally writes something down. Don’t worry though, he/she is not writing anything about you, he/she is simply recording the start and finish times of each part of the test (part 1, 2, 3) to ensure all candidates get exactly the same time for each part.

How often should I take the IELTS test?

Research shows that the average IELTS taker improves by 0.5 every 3 months of study. Therefore, it is often a waste of time to take tests too close together (e.g every week or every month), yet I see a lot of students doing this. Whenever possible try to study hard a few months between tests – it’s the smart thing to do.

Why are my Writing scores so different every time I take the test?

Some students are confused as to why in one test they score, for example 7.0, for Writing but in the next test only 6.0. Why!? There are many reasons why this might happen. Probably the most common reason is that your essay had good grammar and vocabulary but it was not precisely on-topic. Or maybe it was on-topic but it was not clearly developed. It is also possible that the examiner made a mistake (if you suspect this, please contact your nearest IELTS office about having your writing rechecked).

Why are my Speaking test scores so different?

Wide variation in Speaking test scores is less common but is likely because your performance in each test was very different. This might be because you hadn’t recently practiced English, the topic was unfamiliar (especially in Part 3), or you were more/less nervous than before. Again, less likely but possible, the examiner could have made a mistake and given you an incorrect score (too high or too low), in which case contact the IELTS centre.

Do I really need an IELTS teacher?

Most people will need at least some help from a professional IELTS teacher to improve the writing and speaking test scores. If you try to prepare entirely by yourself, you can never know what you are doing right or what you are doing and wrong, and how to get a higher score. Of course, you will improve faster and more effectively if you get help from an experienced teacher like those listed below.

The answers to these questions were provided by Cafetalk Tutor Kevin. You can check out Kevin's lessons and other tutor's IELTS lessons below.

Why do I prepare IELTS with Cafetalk?

Cafetalk's lessons are offered on online via Skype. Thus, our tutors who live all over the world support you at all hours.Even if you have no time to go to English school, you can start the preparation by choosing Cafetalk!
We offer Speaking module which is difficult to prepare by yourself and other modules.
You need to have some experiences before you take. You can experience "real" speaking module with our tutors.