IELTS General or IELTS Academic – Which one to take?

So, you are planning to take the IELTS exam but are not sure which one to take, IELTS ACADEMIC or IELTS GENERAL TRAINING. Well, you are not the only one, there are many candidates who face the same question. In this video lesson we’ll be telling you which IELTS would be right for you. We’ll also go through the formats of both the versions to help you understand how they are similar and different from each other. Broadly speaking, IELTS Academic measures English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment whereas IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and texts you get in the exam reflect both workplace and social situations. Your choice of the exam clearly depends on the purpose of going abroad. You must plan carefully before you register for the IELTS exam. Understand your requirements, choose the version accordingly and start preparing right away! Watch the video to know more!