IELTS Vocabulary

exam

a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill

"I need to study for the IELTS exam."

band score

a score on a scale from 1 to 9 for each section of the IELTS, showing exam proficiency

"I'm aiming for a band score of 7 in each module."

module

each of four sections of the IELTS: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking

"The speaking module is often considered the most challenging part of the IELTS."

fluency

the ability to speak or write a language easily and accurately

"Fluency in English is crucial for a good band score in IELTS."

coherence

the quality of being logical and consistent

"Coherence in your essay responses can significantly boost your writing score."

criterion

a standard by which something is judged or recognized

"Each criterion has its own importance in the IELTS scoring system."

proficiency

a high degree of competence or skill; expertise

"IELTS measures your English language proficiency across four skills."

academic

related to education, especially at college or university level

"The IELTS academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration."

general training

the IELTS test for those going to English-speaking countries for secondary education, work experience, or training programs

"The general training module focuses more on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts."

assessment

the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something

"Continuous assessment throughout the course helps in better preparing for the IELTS."