The IELTS Academy Forum

We all want results; yet, time is always limited and distracted. 1. How much time should we spend on the course presentation, per day? 2. How much homework should we do, per day? 3. What research, evidence, etc. can we do to support this conclusion.

For experienced IELTS teachers, have we ever found a formula that helped predict success? 1. For example, "for every extra point you want to gain, you must study ____ hours of input. So, to go from 5.0 to 6.0, you should increase your drill time an extra _____ minutes a day, for at least _____ days. 2. I predict that such a formula: a. Can be used in a specific skill set rather than the general score (listening vs. General score) b. Score variations of 0.5 can fluctuate from test to test, but a 1.0 gain or more is a real accomplishment c. While the curruclum for each section is differentiated (prep for listening vs. prep for writing), the same sort of linear development applies. The more preparation, the better the skill gets, the better performance gets, the higher the average score. d. Although hours could be done in a single session, the daily practice will help user confidence, and general skill development.

Hi Everyone, In many ways, IELTS is a more favorable test than TOEIC/TOEFL. IELTS focuses more on long-term skill development versus short-term cramming of knowledge. 1. For those who favor the IELTS, could it be used in all situations, specifically: a. College admissions in traditionally TOEFL territory, especially US universities? b. Workplaces that traditionally use TOEIC/TOEFL c. Immigration to countries like the US? 2. Supposing there is a situation that traditionally uses the TOEFL, would writing a letter to the admissions office, and presenting respectable IELTS scores, be enough to use IELTS in substitute of TOEFL?