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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) General Training module Should I take the Academic or the General Training module? The Academic module is ideal if you want to study at undergraduate/postgraduate level or for professional registration. The General Training module is normally taken by those who want to migrate to an English- speaking country or study at below degree level. If you’re still unsure, we advise you to check with the institution you’re applying to. Does IELTS include American English? IELTS is an international English test that covers all major varieties of English (American, Australian,?British). What topics are covered in IELTS? A wide range of topics are covered and they are relevant and accessible to those wanting to study at university level. No specialist knowledge is required. Are there any free sample questions available? Yes. You can find free samples on the officialIELTS website: Listening DO P Listen carefully to the introduction to each section. This will give you useful information about the situation and the speakers. P Use the time at the beginning of each section (and in the middle of Sections 1–3) to look through the questions and think about the topic. P Read the instructions for each task carefully. Remember to check the maximum number of words?allowed. P Write all your answers as you listen – remember, you won’t hear the recording a second time. P Check that what you write makes sense in the context. P Pay attention to any examples that are provided. P Keep to the word limit: if you are asked for ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS’, for example, then do not write more. P Try to answer all the questions, even if you don’t feel sure about an answer – you may have understood more than you think. P Transfer your answers at the end of the test. You have 10 minutes for this, which is plenty of time. P Write clearly when you transfer your ans