IELTS LIFE SKILLS

What is IELTS LIFE SKILLS ?

IELTS Life Skills is an English language test offered by the IELTS Partners – The British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.There are three levels of this test.

IELTS Life Skills - A1 Speaking and Listening (16 –18 minutes)

IELTS Life Skills - A2 Speaking and Listening ( 20 minutes)

IELTS Life Skills - B1 Speaking and Listening (22 minutes.)

what is it for?

It is designed to meet the requirements of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for certain visa categories and other immigration purposes.

Which IELTS Life Skills test do I need?

If you are applying to UK Visas and Immigration for a ‘family of a settled person’ visa, choose IELTS Life Skills A1.

If you are applying to UK Visas and Immigration for a 'family of a settled person' extension visa, choose IELTS Life Skills A2.

If you are applying to UK Visas and Immigration for indefinite leave to remain or citizenship, choose IELTS Life Skills B1

Exam pattern

Speaking and Listening are the two main parts to IELTS Life Skills

In the first part, you are expected to ask and answer questions on familiar topics.

The second part is a combined listening and speaking task.

At level A and level B, you will listen to a task played on a CD. Completing the task allows you to show your ability to listen for both the general meaning and detail.

You will say your answers, although you can make notes on paper while you listen to the CD.

There will then be a discussion on a theme related to what you have listened to on the CD.

Additionally at B1 level, there is also a task where you plan an activity with the other test taker.

Why Akshaya for IELTS Life skills

Akshaya Academy in Trichy is the best known for providing the highest standard of coaching for IELTS Life Skills . Our intensive training helps the students to boost their confidence and perform well in the test .