What I want to say is that IELTS might assess accurately to a certain extent if a person has an advanced level of English or is at the intermediate or beginner level (Band 0-9). However, if we base English instruction solely on the IELTS framework, will students be adequately prepared to function in a university setting? Are there more effective methods of teaching English that extend beyond a sole emphasis on IELTS or other commonly recognized English exams?
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IELTS is primarily for assessing English proficiency, not teaching. Whilst IELTS prep can enhance skills like listening, reading, writing, and speaking, relying only on it for teaching might be restrictive. It might not cover wider language aspects, cultural subtleties, or advanced academic skills needed for uni. Essentially, a comprehensive English education should go beyond just IELTS prep.
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IELTS is an exam to gauge your English Language proficiency. Hence, it does not suit beginners or slow performers. However, at advanced levels you can use it. For learning English, there need to be different exams depending on the needs and level of students but targeting the same 4 skills.
IELTS is unfortunately not about learning but about evaluating your ability to Listen, Read, Write, Speak, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Learning IELTS doesn't now a days teach English but necessary techniques with adequate vocabulary would enable a candidate score well
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