The IELTS / OET score requirement for foreign nurses to work in the UK has been changed by the UK NMC. The changes will be implemented from January 2023. Before the new plans go into effect, professionals who want to join the UK NMC register will have to send in their applications using the English language standards that are already in place. The changes are as follows: 1) The minimum scores required to combine the results have decreased: The minimum IELTS/OET exam scores for each module remain unchanged. IELTS Modules Current Required Score New Minimum Score Listening 7 6.5 Readin ..read more

IELTS UK VISA AND IMMIGRATION What is IELTS for UKVI? “UKVI” stands for the United Kingdom Visa and Immigration Service. If you plan to study, work or move to the UK, you need to take an IELTS test approved by “UK Visa and Immigration” (UKVI). This applies to everyone who is from a non-English speaking country. Universities, colleges, and professional bodies in the UK will only accept IELTS tests authorized for UKVI. Therefore, a regular IELTS score will not be considered. The test format for IELTS for UKVI Regular “IELTS” and “IELTS for UKVI” are the exact same test. There is no change in the ..read more

If you are planning to take the IELTS Academic test, you are advised to have adequate synonyms for each word in your vocabulary and apply them appropriately in your writing. The IELTS Task 1 of the ‘Academic Writing Test’, requires you to use a good range of ‘Typical/Suitable Vocabulary’ to present the given set of data provided in the form of graphs/charts or tables. If you be able to do that maintaining the logical flow of the given material, you can ensure to hit a high band score in the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. To excel in the test, you should aim learning the ‘Typical/Suitable Vocab ..read more

ielts academic reading test courtesy: 123RF The IELTS Reading Test is the second part of the IELTS Test, and it takes 60 minutes to complete. The test usually consists of 3 reading passages with increasing difficulty. The candidate will have to answer 40 questions in total. The IELTS Academic Reading Test is different from the General Training Reading Test and is tougher compared to the GT Reading Test. A candidate must be aware of the fact that he should not spare more than 20 minutes for each part of the test, as there are 3 parts & the time limit is 60 minutes. It is important to know ..read more

Without any dissent, while pursuing the dream of making an ‘International Career’ or even ‘A prestigious career’ one has to have an ‘Excellent English communication skill’. English is ‘The Official Language of Communication’ around the world. A ‘Poor English Speaker’ is sure to be discarded in the first ‘appearance’, on an ‘Interview’. A ‘Non-Native English Speaker’ is not supposed to born with great ‘English Communication Skill,’ So to have enough command over the language, he needs to learn the language in a systematic way. Let’s discuss some practical, step-by-step ways for developing Engli ..read more

The IELTS Writing Task1 (Academic) provides the student to write explaining a Line/Bar Graph/Pie Chart/Double Line Graph/Table. The Student/candidate needs to write/explain the data available from the Graph or Table, as is the case may be. The writing has to be within minimum 150 words, but not exceeding the limit by +50 words. This test is for checking up a student’s eligibility of selecting and reporting the central idea of the given material. The skill of the student is also tested on describing and comparing a given set of data and identifying the significance/trends of a process in w ..read more

The, ‘Section 2’, is usually a lecture/speech by a specific speaker on a specific topic. The topic might be ‘General’, ‘Educational’, ‘Counseling’ etc. The different types of audios used are, like a person providing information on details of a public event, or on a service provided by his/her ‘Institution’ or ‘Organization’. A candidate must focus highly on listening to the audio played and write answers at the same time on the question paper using a pencil. Missing out in listening even a small factual information can cause losing marks. [Candidates are allowed to transfer answers on the answ ..read more

For all those who are planning to study or work overseas, it is obligatory that they get a good band in the IELTS test. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an important test to be cleared by candidates who want to seek admission in foreign universities or who are planning to work abroad. The test evaluates the person’s proficiency in English language and group them accordingly. Many of the educational institutions throughout the countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and the USA accepts the IELTS test. Academic and General Training are the two modules ..read more

speak english The truth is that we always keep thinking something or other within our mind. All of us do so, whether consciously or subconsciously. While thinking on some issue, naturally, one thinks in his/her mother tongue, without any exception. But, when you want to learn a foreign language, you must abide by some rules to enhance your learning. This discussion is being made assuming that you have completed your basic studies and now you are preparing for the IELTS test, either for the ‘Academic Test’ or the ‘General Training Test’. While you are learning the ‘English Language’, especial ..read more

ielts listening test courtesy: 123rf .com The IELTS Listening Test Section 4 is the toughest of all the four sections. In this section of the IELTS test, the candidates will get to listen to a lecture of a professor or lecturer; answers will be hidden in the lecture. The candidates will have to listen to the audio very minutely and write the answers on the question papers during listening (as usual in other sections of the listening tests). The candidates who didn’t read the questions properly, will not be able to answer properly. Also, as the audio is played for once only; there would be no ..read more