{"id":27420,"date":"2024-09-09T16:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/?p=27420"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:18:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:18:24","slug":"ielts-academic-la-gi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etest.edu.vn\/en\/ielts-academic-la-gi\/","title":{"rendered":"What is IELTS Academic? Should I take IELTS Academic or IELTS General?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Currently,\u00a0IELTS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(International English Language Testing System) consists of two main types: IELTS Academic and IELTS General, serving different purposes. In Vietnam, IELTS Academic is more popular due to its benefits in academics and careers. In this article,\u00a0ETES English for Study Abroad<\/strong>I will explain in detail about\u00a0What is IELTS Academic?<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the advantages of certification.<\/p>\n

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IELTS \u2013 a system of tests of English proficiency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is IELTS Academic?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

IELTS Academic<\/strong>\u00a0is an exam that assesses the English language ability of people who want to study at universities, colleges or intensive training programs in English. This test focuses on testing the language skills needed for an academic environment, including Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing with more academic and complex content than IELTS General. The IELTS Academic certificate is widely recognized by schools and educational institutions around the world.<\/p>\n

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What is IELTS Academic?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How is IELTS Academic different from IELTS General?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Below is a table that distinguishes the differences between\u00a0IELTS Academic and IELTS General<\/strong>\u00a0according to the main criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\nIELTS Academic\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nIELTS General<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/td>\nAssess academic English proficiency, suitable for study abroad and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.<\/td>\nAssesses everyday English communication skills, suitable for people who want to immigrate, study a trade, or work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reading Test<\/td>\nLong, scholarly passages from journals, research books, or scientific articles.<\/td>\nShorter paragraphs, content close to everyday life, work or social environment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Writing Test<\/td>\nWriting Task 1<\/a>\u00a0request description of graphs, figures or procedures;\u00a0IELTS Writing Task 2<\/a>\u00a0is an academic article, arguing about a topic.<\/td>\nTask 1 requires writing a letter; Task 2 is an essay with practical content related to life or work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contestants<\/td>\nPeople who intend to study abroad, do research or work at organizations that use English.<\/td>\nPeople who complete vocational training, settle or immigrate to English-speaking countries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic level<\/td>\nHigher levels require more complex vocabulary and expression knowledge.<\/td>\nFocuses on everyday communication language, requiring a lower academic level.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Who should take the IELTS Academic test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

IELTS Academic<\/strong>\u00a0Suitable for those aiming to study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in English-speaking countries, or work in an academic environment.<\/p>\n

In Vietnam, students often use this certificate to apply for specialized schools, universities, or apply for jobs at international companies. Therefore, the\u00a0IELTS test center<\/a>\u00a0In Vietnam, we mainly focus on IELTS Academic training.<\/p>\n

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Depending on the purpose of the learner to choose IELTS Academic test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

IELTS Academic test structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Besides understanding what IELTS Academic is, it is also important to understand\u00a0IELTS test structure<\/a>\u00a0is also very important. Currently, the IELTS Academic test will have all four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Each test section has its own characteristics to comprehensively assess the candidate's English ability.<\/p>\n

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IELTS Academic test structure includes 4 skills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Listening Skills\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Listening test lasts 40 minutes and consists of four sections, each with 10 questions. Section 1 requires listening to specific information and filling in the gaps, while the following sections are of increasing difficulty with question types such as matching information, choosing answers, and filling in words.<\/p>\n

Reading Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Reading section consists of 40 questions based on 3 long passages. Common question types include circling, Yes\/No\/Not given, filling in the blanks and matching. The test time is 60 minutes.<\/p>\n

Writing Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Exam\u00a0IELTS Writing<\/a>\u00a0It lasts 60 minutes and consists of two parts. Task 1 requires you to write 150 words describing a chart or diagram, while Task 2 requires you to write a 250-word essay on a given topic.<\/p>\n

Speaking skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Speaking test lasts about 15 minutes and is divided into 3 parts. The first part is personal questions, the second part requires candidates to prepare for 1 minute and speak for 2 minutes, and the third part requires more in-depth answers on the topic of part 2.<\/p>\n

How to calculate IELTS Academic test score<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The IELTS Academic test is scored on a scale of 0 \u2013 9 for each skill: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The overall score is the average of these 4 skills.<\/p>\n

Total score = (Listening score + Reading score + Writing score + Speaking score) : 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How to calculate IELTS Academic test score<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In there:<\/p>\n