Test Preparation

Types Of IELTS

Exam Type	Purpose
IELTS Academic	For undergraduate and postgraduate students
IELTS General	For vocational studies or immigration
IELTS for Life Skills	For immigration application
IELTS for UKVI	Recognised by UK Visa and Immigration(UKVI)

IELTS Pattern

Paper-based (PB)/ Computer Based (CB)

IELTS consist of four components

IELTS consist of four components:

Sections	Formate
Listening 4 parts, 40 questions PB- 40 minutes and CB- approximately 30 minutes
Academic Reading 3 passages, 40 questions 60 minutes	General Training Reading 3 sections, 40 questions 60 minutes
Academic Reading 2 tasks 60 minutes	General Training Reading 2 tasks 60 minutes
Speaking 3 parts, 11 to 14 minutes
Total Test Time 2 hours 45 minutes

IELTS Syllabus

Listening :

• Candidates hear the recording only once and answer the questions as they listen.
• In Paper Based format, test-takers have 10 minutes to transfer their answers to the main answer sheet.
• In Computer Based format, they have two minutes to review their answers after finishing the listening test.

Reading :

• A variety of questions are used, including: Multiple Choice Questions, matching heading/information/sentence endings/features, completion of sentence/table/note/summary/Flow chart / Diagrams, and short-answer type of questions.

Writing :

Academic Module :

• Task 1 is primarily Report Writing (explaining diagrams and charts).
  Students are required to write at least 150 words.
• Task 2 is Essay Writing (Discuss on a viewpoint/debate on a topic/problem)
  Students are required to write at least 250 words.

General Training Module :

• It also has 2 writing tasks.
• Task 1 presents a Letter Prompt (formal or informal). Students must write at least 150 words for the same.
• Task 2 is same as that of Academic Module.

Speaking :

It is conducted by a trained examiner. This is usually done on another day.

• Part1: Examiner asks questions to the student about his/her work, studies, hobbies etc.
• Part2: The candidate gets 1 minute to prepare and speak on a given topic.
• Part3: It's a mutual discussion with the examiner.

IELTS Scoring

• IELTS is graded on a scale of 0 - 9, known as Band Scale.
• Test Report Form has the test taker's overall score as well as scores for the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
• Generally, a score of at least 6 bands for UG and 6.5 bands for PG is required in each section.

The nine bands are as follows:

IELTS Score Band	Proficiency Level
9	Expert User
8	Very Good User
7	Good User
6	Competent User
5	Modest User

IELTS One Skill Retake

• It helps individuals to retake only one specific section of the test instead of retaking the full test.
• You can only retake once within 60 days of the original test date.
• Check with the specific institution or organization to confirm if they accept the Online Score Report.
• One skill retake is only for computer delivered candidates.

IELTS Dates

• Paper-based IELTS academic test dates in India are accessible two to four times a month (depending on the location of test centre).
• For General Training, they are available twice a month, and are normally held on Saturdays and Thursdays.

IELTS on Computer exam dates are offered up to 7 days a week, three times each day (morning, afternoon, and evening).

IELTS Training

Salient Features of IELTS coaching at Aperture Overseas

• The IELTS exam coaching consists of 30 hours of intensive and comprehensive training.
• Cambridge IELTS, official publication is issued as courseware for the IELTS classes.
• The IELTS coaching centre has a maximum of 10-15 students per batch, making session personalized.
• Equal focus on all facets of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
• The IELTS coaching classes are conducted by qualified, experienced and trained faculties.
• 20 full-length mock tests(Written & Practicals)
• Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India
• We conduct both online and offline sessions

Timing

• Weekdays: Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day
• Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day
• Fast track mode: Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours per day

Miscellaneous Details

• Score Validity : 2 years
• Registration Mode : Online
• Mode of payment : Credit card / Debit Card / ICICI Challan
• Score Reporting time : Paper based: 13 days, Computer based: 3-5 days
• Test Administration Frequency : 3-4 times a month for both paper and computer based testing.
• Test Repetition policy : Next available date

Fees

• Test Fee ₹17,000/- (IELTS UKVI: ₹17250/-)
• Extra Score Reporting Fee ₹1500/- for courier, ₹400/- for registered post.
• Rescheduling Fee ₹4250/- (IELTS UKVI: ₹4300/-)

TOEFL Essentials

• It takes about 90 minutes to complete the test.
• The reading and listening passages on the Essentials Test are shorter and revolve around English in daily life.
• The test is accepted in over 500 institutions worldwide.

TOEFL Pattern

Internet-Based Test (iBT)

TOEFL consist of four components

Sections	Estimated Timing	Questions/Tasks	Standard error of measurement
Reading	35 minutes	20 questions	Read passages and respond to questions
Listening	36 minutes	28 questions	Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions
Speaking	16 minutes	4 Tasks	Talk about a familiar topic and discuss what you have read and heard
Writing	29 minutes	2 Tasks	Read a passage, listen to recording , type your response. State and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion

TOEFL Syllabus

Sections	Format	Total Questions/Tasks	Time
Reading	2 passages, 10 questions each	20	35 minutes
Listening	3 lectures(3-5 minutes each)	18	36 minutes
	2 conversations (about 3 minutes each)	10
Writing	1 integrated task – Read(3 min), Listen(2 min), Write(15 min)	1	20 minutes
	1 Writing for an Academic Discussion Task	1	10 minutes
Speaking	1 independent task (prep time: 15-30 sec; response time: 45-60 sec)	1	16 minutes
	3 integrated tasks – Read/Listen/Speak (prep time: 15-30 sec; response time: 45-60 sec)	3

TOEFL Scoring

• Each of the four sections of the test is scored on a scale of 0 to 30 points.
• You will also get an overall score of 0-120 based on the individual scores.
• For every right answer, you score a point and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
• Your TOEFL score is valid for two years from the date of publication of the result.
• You are allowed to send your score up to 4 universities free of charge.

TOEFL Training

Salient Features of TOEFL training at Aperture Overseas

• 30 hours of intensive and comprehensive training as part of the TOEFL test preparation.
• Faculty trained by ETS.
• Maximum 10-15 students per batch, making the sessions personalized.
• Equal focus on all facets of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
• Guiding with approach towards different question types and providing sufficient practice tests.
• The TOEFL exam coaching is conducted by qualified, experienced and trained faculties.
• 5 full-length mock tests.
• Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India.
• We conduct both online and offline sessions.

Timing

• Weekdays: Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day
• Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day
• Fast track mode: Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours per day

Miscellaneous Details

• Score Validity : 2 years
• Registration Mode : Online
• Mode of payment : Credit card / Debit Card
• Score Reporting time : approximately 4-8 calender days
• Test Administration Frequency : multiple times a month
• Test Repetition policy : Next available date

Fees

• Test Fee ₹16,900/-
• Extra Score Reporting Fee ₹1,950/-
• Rescheduling Fee ₹5,900/-

Duolingo Pattern

The Duolingo Test Format is as follows:

Sections	Details	Time alloted
Quick Setup	Introduction of the exam, along with the rules and regulations.	5 minutes
Adaptive Test	Includes a variety of questions related to all the 4 modules - Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. The questions appear randomly.	45 minutes
Video Interview	This part is not assessed, but the reporting institution receives it along with your scores	10 minutes

Duolingo Syllabus

TYPE OF QUESTIONS:

• Read and Complete : You get a small paragraph with blanks, you need to type the missing letters to complete the text.
• Read and Select : Words will appear on the screen, and you will need to indicate whether each word is a real English word by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'
• Write About the Photo : An image will appear on the screen & you need to write about it in 1-3 sentences.
• Speak About the Photo : An image will appear on the screen & you need to speak about it for 1 minute.
• Listen and Type : You will hear a sentence & then you need to type it.
• Read Aloud : A sentence will appear on the screen and you need to read it aloud.
• Read, Then Speak : You get the question in verbal or written form and you need to speak about it for 1-2 minutes.
• Interactive Writing : It involves a two-step process where you first write about a given topic for 5 minutes based on a prompt. Following this, you write a follow-up response for 3 minutes based on a second prompt related to your initial writing
• Listen, Then Speak : You will listen to a prompt, and then speak your response.
• Complete the sentences : It consists of a passage with several blank spaces, and you have to select a word from the options to complete the sentences.
• Complete the passage : In this task, you will see two sections of a passage with a missing sentence in the middle and you have to select the best sentence to fill in the blank.
• Highlight the answer : You will see a question on screen, and you need to find and highlight the answer within the passage.
• Identify the Idea : You need to pick the main thought expressed in the passage from the given options.
• Title the Passage : In this task, you need to select the best title for the passage from the given list of options.
• Listen and Respond : You will read about a situation, and you need to pick the best option to start the conversation.
• Summarize the Conversation : You need to summarize the conversation concisely in the form of a paragraph, focusing on the key points within 75 seconds.

Duolingo Scoring

Duolingo English Test is graded out of 160 in 5-point increments. Generally, 115 is considered to be a good score. Test results include an overall score as well as the scores of Literacy, Conversation, Comprehension, and Production sections. The result is available within 2 days of test completion.

Duolingo Dates

Once the student registers they can select the required test dates.

Duolingo Training

Salient Features of Duolingo Coaching at Aperture Overseas

• 30 hours of comprehensive training for the test.
• Training in all four sections of the test: Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation and Production Skills.
• On the first day we assess students ability giving different question types in academic context including fill in the blanks, complete the missing letter, short writing, speak on a topic and photo, identify the real English words, listening and speaking.
• In following days, candidates are given detail information about each question types with minimum 15 questions to solve.
• After intensive training, every 8th day a Duolingo mock test is conducted.
• We Conduct both online and offline sessions.

Timing

• Weekdays: Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day
• Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day
• Fast track mode: Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours per day

Miscellaneous Details

• Score Validity : 2 years
• Registration Mode : Online
• Mode of payment : Credit card / Debit Card
• Score Reporting time : approximately 8-10 working days
• Test Administration Frequency : Daily
• Test Repetition policy : 21 days Max 5 times a calendar year

Fees

• Test Fee $65
• Extra Score Reporting Fee No fee