IELTS vs. TOEFL

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English language test. More than 2.5 million IELTS tests are taken every year. More than 9000 organizations in 140 countries accept IELTS, including government, academic and employment institutions. Planning for an overseas education and migrating to any other country like Canada, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, Ireland or Denmark, apart from successful completion of your visa process, you should also clear your IELTS  exams. These exams are easy to crack if you receive proper guidance through a recognized coaching institute. IELTS operates on nine band score where a nine indicates that the student has the level of English proficiency equivalent to a highly educated native speaker and it also tests all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in an academic context.

Here are some essential rules for cracking IELTS and getting your dream score:

1)     Keep your goal measurable, realistic and approachable.

2)     Follow a regular study plan- you need to study for specific hours on regular basis or else opt for IELTS coaching. Many student visa consultants offer education services to their students. In order to improve your reading, you can practice by reading a variety of English Texts.

3)     Increase your personal speed- You need to increase your reading, writing and answering skills so that you will be able to answer the questions in a specific duration of time.

4)     You need to work hard on your English grammar.

By working on these small things you can achieve a better score in IELTS.

TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) is also considered as one of the most ideal test for testing your proficiency in English language. TOEFL popularly taken by students wanting to pursue their higher education in USA is also the most preferred. More than 130 countries and more than 7500 universities and institutes depend on TOEFL for providing admissions. Even the top universities in UK, Australia and US prefer TOEFL scores as one of the eligibility criterion. This test is conducted for 30 to 40 times a year which proves to be more advantageous. It is convenient and easily accessible. Preparing for IELTS and TOEFL needs time, effort and dedication. The road to IELTS and TOEFL can be travelled easily if proper material is studied. It is not just about your test of knowledge of English, but also about your skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.


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