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The aim always has been to make the reader more confident and increasingly self-reliant. This is a fast-track reference book. It is not a dictionary although, like a dictionary, it is arranged alphabetically. It concentrates on problem areas; it anticipates difficulties; it invites cross-references. By exploring punctuation, for example, and paragraphing, it goes far beyond a dictionary’s terms of reference. It is not intended to replace a dictionary; it rather supplements it. | IELTS Practice Tests Plus introduction to the exam your questions answered skills development section T exam strategies and tips Vanessa Jakeman Clare McDowell with key teaching not just testing Longman lELTS Top 20 Questions 1 What level of English do I need to take IELTS IELTS can provide a test result for all candidates from beginner to very advanced. Remember however that the examination IS pitched at intermediate level and above. 2 How often can I sit IELTS There is no limit to the number of times you may sit IELTS. However you are not permitted to re-sit the IELTS test within three months at the centre where you last took It or at any other centre in the world. 3 How often is IELTS available There are no set dates for IELTS. Most test centres offer the test at least once a month and busy centres may conduct more sessions at peak times of the year. 4 Where is IELTS available There are over 250 approved test centres in over 105 different countries. Contact UCLES the British Council or IDP Education Australia for an up-to-date list of centres. The IELTS Handbook can answer more of your questions. 5 Do I receive a certificate No. You will receive a Test Report Form TRF from the centre where you sat the test showing your band score in each part of the test. 6 How long is a test score valid As with all language proficiency tests a result has a maximum shelf life of approximately two years. To be valid after two years an IELTS TRF should be accompanied by evidence that you have maintained your level of English through study or effective use of the language. 7 What score do I need to get into university This depends upon the institution to which you are applying. While some will accept you at Band 5 most universities require a minimum score of overall with a minimum score of 6 in each sub-test. Some courses with a heavy emphasis on language may ask for a higher score. You should seek advice from the Faculty or University to which you are applying. 8 Do I need to