A lot of people doing the IELTS aren’t sure of which one to take: IELTS Academic or IELTS General.
Well, it depends on why you are doing the IELTS.
If you are doing it to get into an English-speaking university or professional registration, then you will need to do the IELTS Academic. If you are doing it for migration purposes, then you will need to do the IELTS General.
Which IELTS test is right for me?
There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.
All test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests. The distinction between IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training lies in the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components.
IELTS Academic
The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.
This approach is widely supported by the institutions that recognise IELTS.
IELTS General Training
The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.
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| Many test-takers aren’t sure which IELTS test they need! |
- Writing (task 1 & 2)
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
Writing Task 2, Listening and Speaking are the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS general.
Writing task 2 is an essay. You will be given an essay question to answer in 40 minutes by writing at least 250 words.
In the Listening test, you will hear 4 audio recordings and have to answer 40 questions. It lasts between 30-40 minutes.
In the Speaking test, you will be interviewed by an examiner. This test includes 3 parts: the interview, the short presentation and the discussion. It last between 11-14 minutes.
The only difference between the two tests is Writing Task 1 and Reading.
So, how are they different? I’ll start off with writing task 1 and then move onto the reading.
IELTS Academic or IELTS General: Writing Task 1
Academic
Describe and analyse data in one of the following:
- Bar chart
- Line graph
- Pie chart
- Table
- Diagram
General
Write a letter in one of the following styles:
- Formal (to someone you do not know)
- Semi-formal (to someone you know formally)
- Informal (to friend or family)
You get 20 minutes to complete both of these tasks and must write at least 150 words for each..
IELTS Academic or IELTS General: Reading
Academic
- 3 long passages increasing in difficulty
- Academic style texts (journal articles, text-book extracts)
- Texts related to academic topics such as science, history, sociology
General
- 4 short passages increasing in length and difficulty
- More general /everyday style texts
- Texts related to social survival (advertisements, notices etc.); workplace survival (job descriptions, employment contracts etc.); general texts (newspapers, magazines, travel brochures etc.)
You get an hour to complete both of these reading tasks (50 minutes of reading time and 10 minutes to transfer your answers onto your answer sheet). Both tests include 40 questions in total.
Which IELTS is for you: IELTS Academic or IELTS General?
Ahmad is applying to get into university in Australia. He wants to study a Master of Business at the University of Melbourne. Although he has graduated from an English-speaking university in Egypt, the University of Melbourne has requested an IELTS test. To be considered for acceptance into the Master’s program, Ahmad will need to complete the Academic IELTS.
Jaspreet is on a Working Holiday visa from India. She has applied for a job with an IT company in London. The company has asked for evidence of Jaspreet’s English ability. Jaspreet should complete the IELTS Academic.
Gabriela is a dentist from Brazil. She now lives in Sydney and wants to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. In order to do so, Gabriela will need to complete the IELTS Academic.
Juan visited Ontario last year and met the love of his life. He now wants to migrate to Canada to be with her. As part of his application for immigration, Juan will need to complete the IELTS General.
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🎯 ازاي تنجح في اختبار IELTS
ReplyDelete؟ كل اللي محتاج تعرفه هنا!
📌 لو ناوي تهاجر أو تدرس برا أو تقدم على فيزا، فـ اختبار
IELTS هو بوابتك الأولى!
في البوست ده هتلاقي خطة دراسية كاملة، ومصادر مجانية، وكل المعلومات اللي محتاجها علشان تستعد وتكسر الامتحان بإذن الله 💪
هل بتحلم تحقق أعلى سكور في IELTS وتفتح أبواب التعليم أو الهجرة؟ معانا، حلمك هيتحقق! البوست ده هيكون خريطتك التفصيلية للنجاح، من غير ما تدفع جنيه واحد. جهّز مشروبك المفضل ويلا بينا!
📝 إيه هو اختبار IELTS؟
IELTS هو اختصار لـ International English Language Testing System، وهو واحد من أهم الاختبارات المعترف بيها عالمياً لإثبات كفاءتك في اللغة الإنجليزية. بيتم استخدامه للالتحاق بالجامعات، الحصول على تأشيرات الهجرة، أو حتى للتقدم لبعض الوظائف.
✅ أولاً: أنواع اختبار IELTS
📚 أنواع اختبار IELTS
في نوعين رئيسيين من اختبار IELTS، اختار اللي يناسب هدفك:
IELTS Academic: لو بتخطط تدرس في جامعة أو مؤسسة تعليم عالي بالخارج. بيركز على اللغة الأكاديمية اللي بتحتاجها في دراستك.
IELTS General Training: لو عايز تهاجر لدولة بتتكلم إنجليزي، أو للعمل أو للتدريب المهني. بيركز على اللغة الإنجليزية اللي بتحتاجها في الحياة اليومية ومكان العمل.
✅ ثانياً: أقسام الامتحان (4 أقسام رئيسية)
1️⃣ Listening – الاستماع (4 أجزاء – 40 سؤال)
2️⃣ Reading – القراءة (3 مقاطع – 40 سؤال)
3️⃣ Writing – الكتابة (مهمتين Task 1 و Task 2)
4️⃣ Speaking – التحدث (مقابلة مباشرة مع الممتحن)
🧩 أقسام اختبار IELTS الأربعة
الاختبار بيتكون من 4 أقسام أساسية بتقيّم كل مهاراتك اللغوية:
الاستماع (Listening): مدته 30 دقيقة، وبتسمع 4 تسجيلات صوتية مختلفة (محادثات، مونولوجات) وبتجاوب على 40 سؤال.
القراءة (Reading): مدته 60 دقيقة، وبتقرا 3 نصوص طويلة (حسب نوع الاختبار أكاديمي أو عام) وبتجاوب على 40 سؤال.
الكتابة (Writing): مدته 60 دقيقة، وبتكتب مهمتين (Task 1 و Task 2). في الأكاديمي، Task 1 بيكون وصف رسم بياني أو جدول، و Task 2 مقال. في العام، Task 1 بيكون رسالة، و Task 2 مقال.
المحادثة (Speaking): مدته من 11 لـ 14 دقيقة، وبتكون مقابلة شخصية مع ممتحن. بتتقسم لـ 3 أجزاء: تقديم نفسك والإجابة على أسئلة عامة، التحدث عن موضوع معين (Cue Card)، ومناقشة أعمق للموضوع.
✅ ثالثاً: أنواع الأسئلة المتوقعة
🔸 في Listening & Reading:
اختيار من متعدد
توصيل الجمل
إكمال الجمل أو الفقرات
صح أو خطأ
🔸 في Writing:
Task 1: توصف رسم بياني (Academic) أو تكتب خطاب (General)
Task 2: مقال رأي أو نقاش قضية
🔸 في Speaking:
أسئلة شخصية
مناقشة موضوع عام
تعبير عن رأي أو تجربة
✅ رابعاً: إزاي تبدأ الدراسة؟ الخطة الدراسية
📆 المدة المناسبة للتحضير؟
من 6 لـ 8 أسابيع بتركيز من 1-2 ساعة يومياً
📌 الخطة:
🗓️ أسبوع 1-2: مراجعة قواعد اللغة + مفردات
🗓️ أسبوع 3-4: تدريب على كل مهارة منفصلة (Listening – Reading – Writing – Speaking)
🗓️ أسبوع 5-6: حل اختبارات كاملة ومحاكاة للوقت
🗓️ أسبوع 7-8: مراجعة نقاط الضعف + Practice يومي
❓ أنواع الأسئلة المتوقعة
في كل قسم، هتلاقي أنواع مختلفة من الأسئلة، زي:
الاستماع والقراءة:
الاختيار من متعدد (Multiple Choice)
إكمال الفراغات (Gap Filling)
المطابقة (Matching)
تحديد المعلومات (True/False/Not Given)
إكمال الملاحظات/الرسوم البيانية (Note/Diagram Completion)
الكتابة:
Task 1: وصف الرسوم البيانية، الجداول، الخرائط، العمليات (أكاديمي) / كتابة رسالة (عام).
Task 2: كتابة مقال رأي، مقال يناقش مميزات وعيوب، أو مقال يحل مشكلة معينة (مشترك بين النوعين).
المحادثة: أسئلة شخصية، أسئلة حول موضوع معين، مناقشة أفكار مجردة.
✅ خامساً: أفضل المصادر المجانية
** IELTS preparation - Free Online resources
https://uqcollege.uq.edu.au/testing/IELTS/prepare-free-online
🌐 IELTS.org Practice Tests
** IELTS Academic: https://ielts.org/take-a-test/preparation-resources
** IELTS General: https://ielts.org/take-a-test/test-types/ielts-general-training-test
🎧 BBC Learning English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
📚 IELTS Liz: https://ieltsliz.com/
📺 E2 IELTS on YouTube
📱 تطبيقات مفيدة:
IELTS Prep App – British Council
Magoosh IELTS
IELTS Vocabulary Builder
✅ سادساً: ازاي تحجز اختبار IELTS؟
🖥️ أونلاين عبر موقع:
British Council
IDP IELTS
💳 لازم يكون معاك:
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وسيلة دفع إلكترونية
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IELTS IDP
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⭐ النموذج – الترتيب – IELTS LifeSkills A1. ⭐
ReplyDelete1️⃣ Phase 1A – أسئلة شخصية
2️⃣ Phase 1B – أسئلة بين المتقدّمين
3️⃣ Phase 2A – تسجيل استماع جديد + أسئلة
4️⃣ Phase 2B – مناقشة بعد الاستماع
5️⃣ صور جديدة (أوصاف صور للاختبار)
6️⃣ النموذج كامل جاهز كاختبار LifeSkills A1 كامل
✅ IELTS Life Skills A1 – TEST 2
🟦 PHASE 1 – PART A (Personal Questions)
The examiner asks you:
1. Personal Information
What is your name?
Can you spell your name?
Where are you from?
Where do you live?
Who do you live with?
2. Daily Life
What do you do every day?
What time do you usually wake up?
What do you do in the evening?
3. Free Time
What do you like to do in your free time?
Do you watch TV? What do you like to watch?
4. Travel / Transport
How do you usually travel to work or school?
Do you like travelling? Why?
🟦 PHASE 1 – PART B (Ask Each Other Questions)
Topic: Food & Cooking
You and your partner must ask each other:
Use simple questions like:
What food do you like?
Do you cook at home?
How often do you cook?
What food do you eat on weekends?
Do you like eating out?
(Each candidate asks 3–4 questions.)
🟦 PHASE 2 – PART A (Listening Task)
You will listen to a NEW recording:
🎧 Recording Script:
“Last Saturday, Maria went to the park near her house.
She wanted to meet her friend for a picnic.
She brought sandwiches, juice, and fruit.
They sat near the lake and talked for two hours.
After the picnic, Maria walked home.”
Examiner asks:
Where did Maria go?
Why did she go there?
What did she bring with her?
What did she do after the picnic?
🟦 PHASE 2 – PART B (Discussion Based on Listening)
Now talk together about your weekend activities.
Suggested questions:
What do you usually do on weekends?
Do you like going to parks?
Do you enjoy picnics?
Who do you spend time with?
Candidates must ask each other at least one question.
🟦 PICTURE TASK (New Pictures Description)
The examiner shows pictures such as:
People having a picnic
A woman walking in a park
Food on a picnic table
Two friends talking outdoors
Questions:
What can you see in the picture?
What are the people doing?
Do you like doing this activity?
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Dear Mr. Sohib Try to Practice to be in this situation
ReplyDelete🟦 🔹 IELTS Life Skills A1 – NEW SAMPLE ANSWERS (Test 1)
PHASE 1 – PART A
🔹1) Personal Information
Q: What’s your name?
A: My name is Sohib.
Q: Where do you come from?
A: I come from ____.
Q: Where do you live now?
A: I live in Giza with my family.
Q: Who do you live with?
A: I live with my parents and my sister.
🔹2) Daily Routine
Q: What do you do in the morning?
A: I wake up, make breakfast, and get ready for work.
Q: What time do you start your day?
A: I usually start at 7 a.m.
🔹3) Free Time
Q: What do you do after work?
A: I watch TV or talk with my family.
Q: Do you have a hobby?
A: Yes, I like drawing.
🔹4) Work / Study
Q: What do you do?
A: I work in an office.
Q: Do you like your job? Why?
A: Yes, I like it because I meet new people.
🟦 🔹 PHASE 1 – PART B (Ask each other questions)
Topic: Shopping
نماذج أسئلة بسيطة يسألها الطالب لزميله:
نماذج إجابات بسيطة:
1- Where do you usually shop?
I usually shop at a supermarket.
2- Do you like shopping?
Yes, I like shopping.
3- What do you buy every week?
I buy bread, milk, and fruit.
4- Do you go alone or with family?
I go with my sister.
5- What shop do you like?
I like the supermarket because it has everything.
🟦 🔹 PHASE 2 – PART A (Listening Sample Answers)
📌 New Listening Script:
(You don’t need to create audio—this is just for training.)
“Last Monday, Omar took a taxi to the hospital.
He visited his uncle who was sick.
Omar brought flowers and juice.
After the visit, he went to a café to have tea.”
Model Answers:
Q: Where did Omar go?
A: He went to the hospital.
Q: Why did he go there?
A: He visited his uncle.
Q: What did he take with him?
A: He took flowers and juice.
Q: What did he do after the visit?
A: He went to a café.
🟦 🔹 PHASE 2 – PART B Discussion
Topic: Visiting People
Q: Do you visit relatives?
A: Yes, I visit my relatives every week.
Q: Who do you visit?
A: I visit my aunt and cousins.
Q: What do you take with you?
A: I take sweets.
Q: Do you enjoy visiting family?
A: Yes, I enjoy spending time with them.
🟦 PICTURE TASK – Sample Answers
صور خيالية (للتدريب فقط):
Picture 1: A man at the hospital
A: I see a man talking to a doctor. It looks like a hospital.
Picture 2: A family eating together
A: The family is having dinner. They look happy.
Picture 3: A woman shopping
A: She is buying vegetables in a market.
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