IELTS Life Skills
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IELTS Life Skills: Your Pathway to Success
What is IELTS Life Skills?
IELTS Life Skills is an English language test designed to assess your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. It is specifically for people who need to prove their English language skills at either A1 or B1 level for UK visa applications.Book your life skills test here
Why Choose IELTS Life Skills?
- Visa Requirements: If you are applying for a UK visa under the family of a settled person category, you may need to provide proof of your English language skills. IELTS Life Skills is a recognized qualification for this purpose.
- Real-Life Skills: The test focuses on practical English language skills used in everyday life, helping you to confidently communicate in various social and work contexts.
- Global Recognition: As part of the IELTS family, Life Skills is trusted by immigration authorities and employers worldwide.
IELTS Life Skills A1 and B1
IELTS Life Skills is available at two levels:
- A1: Suitable for those with basic English language skills.
- B1: For those with an intermediate level of English.
The test format is the same for both levels, with a focus on speaking and listening skills.
What to Expect on Test Day
- Speaking and Listening: The test assesses your ability to communicate effectively in spoken English.
- Familiar Topics: You will discuss familiar topics related to everyday life.
- Interactive Format: The test involves interaction with other candidates and the examiner.
- Duration: IELTS Life Skills – A1 Speaking and Listening 16–18 minutes.IELTS Life Skills – B1 Speaking and Listening 22 minutes.
How to Prepare
- Practice Speaking: Engage in conversations with native English speakers or language partners.
- Expand Vocabulary: Learn new words and phrases related to everyday topics.
- Listen Actively: Improve your listening skills by watching English movies or TV shows.
- Familiarise Yourself with Test Format: Understand the test structure and question types.
Results for IELTS Life Skills tests
Test results are normally available within six (6) days of your test.
You will get one of two results:
- Pass
- Fail
A fail result means that you have yet to be successful, and your test cannot be used for your visa application.
Free IELTS Life Skills sample papers
Life Skills A1
For IELTS Life Skills, you only need to attend one short session to complete the test. The times allowed for each level are:
1- IELTS Life Skills – A1 Speaking and Listening 16–18 minutes
Life Skills B1
2- IELTS Life Skills – B1 Speaking and Listening 22 minutes
FAQs – Preparing for IELTS Life Skills
How will I be assessed in the test?
You may be assessed on the following skills
- Obtaining information
- Conveying information
- Speaking to communicate
- Engaging in discussion
At times during the test, you will be allowed to take notes to prepare your answers. The examiner will not mark your notes – only your speaking and listening skills are marked during the test.
At what level is IELTS Life Skills?
IELTS Life Skills is available at A1 and B1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This is an international standard used around the world to describe learners’ language skills.
What happens during the test?
- 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 A1 and B1 level, you will listen to a task played on a CD.
- Completing a task allows you to show your ability to listen for both the general meaning & 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 candidate.
Why do I take the test with another candidate?
IELTS Life Skills tests show you can communicate well with other people in everyday English. The best way to test these skills is to pair test takers at a similar level of ability so you can show how well you can speak English to communicate and engage in discussion with others.
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