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1. What is IELTS GT

2. Table Of Content
➔ A Basic Difference between IELTS General
Training & IELTS Academic
➔ IELTS General Training Format
➔ Listening Tips for the IELTS GT Exam
➔ Conclusion
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4. IELTS General
Training Format
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5. IELTS GT Reading
Test Format of IELTS GT Reading – (60 minutes)
In the Reading module, there will be a total of three sections presented to you. The first and second sections are divided
into sub-parts and based on any social topic.
Besides, Section three is almost the same as the Academic Test which is related to passages. However, the Reading
module includes 40 Questions. It provides a wide range of questions and types to enhance reading skills.
Moreover, it consists of reading for detail, reading for main ideas, for gist, and also reading for understanding the
analytical and reasoning arguments, writer’s response, opinions, and attitude.
However, this version of the IELTS training format requires material such as newspapers, handbooks, notices, and books
to resolve on a daily basis in an English-speaking environment.
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6. IELTS GT Writing
Test Format of IELTS GT Writing – (60 minutes)
Well, the Writing module consists of two tasks that are based on topics such as general interest. You don’t need to present any
accurate data likewise IELTS Academic in the form of graphics or tables.
IELTS GT Writing Task 1
In Writing Task 1, a situation will be presented to you, and asked to write a letter by understanding the format of the question. As the
letters are of three types:
1. Formal Letter
2. Semi-formal letter
3. Informal Letter
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7. You need to understand the situation and write a letter about it.
IELTS GT Writing Task 2
In Writing task 2, you need to write an essay and encounter it with a problem, point of view, argument, or solution. In the task 2
module, you need to present the essay which is hardly more personal in formatting as compared to Academic essay writing task 2.
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8. IELTS GT Listening
Test Format of IELTS GT Listening – (30 minutes) The IELTS Listening module includes 40 questions, 4 Sections, and 6 Question types.
Listening Section 1
In Listening section 1, two people speak in every social context.
Listening Section 2
In Listening section 2, one person is speaking in an everyday social context i.e, You hear one person talking about sports facilities.
Listening Section 3
In Listening section 3, two to three people have a conversation in an education context i.e, two students talk about exams and preparations.
Listening Section 4
In Listening section 4, the vocabulary of the conversation becomes a little bit complexly. Thus, one person is speaking on an academic
topic such as He/She talking about architecture or chemistry.
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9. The IELTS GT Speaking
Test Format of IELTS GT Speaking – (10-14 minutes)
In the speaking module, you have a given time in which you have to complete the tasks with the use of your spoken English. The scores in
this module completely depend on 7 Basic factors:
Speaking Test Part 1:
This task will begin with small talk. The examiner will begin the conversation with a few questions such as Do you live in an apartment or a
house?
Are you a student? Do you work? In these questions, you have to give your personal views and opinions.
Speaking Test Part 2:
In this task, two minutes will be given to you. The examiner starts the conversation by giving you a paper, pen, and a task card.
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10. Speaking Test Part 3:
In this last part, there will be a deep discussion on a topic that is given to you in task 2. Now you have to elaborate on the topic with your
explanation, point of view, solution, arguments, and so on.
There will be a dialog delivery between the examiner and the student. Basically, it is a back & forth conversation in which you need to:
1. Define
2. Explain
3. Argue
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11. Listening Tips For
The IELTS GT Exam

12. ❏ The most important tip: you should check if the headphones are working, if not then immediately inform the examiner.
❏ Also, try to use capital letters for all of your answers.
❏ During the listening module, you can take notes on the question paper.
❏ Proofread and revise for all the grammar and spelling errors to avoid general mistakes.
❏ Try to focus on the answers rather than understanding the question during listening. Because the recording will only be played
once, remember that.
❏ Perhaps, follow the word limit for each question and do not try to exceed the limit.
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13. Writing Tips for the
IELTS GT Exam

14. ❏ While writing the exam, you should avoid the repetition of ideas, phrases, and words.
❏ Also, make sure to write a conclusion for task 2. Usually, people forget or avoid it.
❏ Avoid the use of the passive voice and try to use active voice in most of your paragraphs.
❏ Write over 150 words on Task 1 and 250 words over task 2.
❏ Moreover, you also have to avoid writing in long paragraphs and try to present accurate details with relevancy.
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15. Reading Tips for the
IELTS GT Exam

16. ❏ You should use capital letters for all the answers instead of using them only once.
❏ You have limited time in which you have to complete the assigned tasks. So it is advised to not waste your precious time writing on
the question paper.
❏ If you don’t understand the question then it’s better to move on to the next question. As time is always precious, you can’t waste it.
You can come back later to answer the question.
❏ Try to understand the question precisely and focus on finding the correct answers from the given passage.
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17. Speaking Tips for the
IELTS GT Exam

18. ❏ Firstly, try to speak clearly, fluently, and slowly so that the examiner can understand your answers.
❏ Do not take a long halt.
❏ Always try to use new Vocabs, grammar, and tenses and focus on sentence formation that should be equal.
❏ If you don’t understand the question at once, then you can ask the examiner to repeat the question.
❏ Don’t be nervous and be confident as you speak. You can also prepare with the best books for IELTS General Training.
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19. Conclusion

20. After reading this entire blog, we assure you that you have found the answers to all of your questions. There is some
point of difference between IELTS GT and Academic IELTS in their Reading and Writing modules only.
Besides, other modules (speaking and listening) are the same. Also, we have mentioned tips for each module that you
can implement during the IELTS exam.
Moreover, make sure to carry all the important documents such as ID proofs as they will be used for identification at the
time of test application. Lastly, don’t be nervous and give your exam without any stress.
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