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Computerised IELTS or Paper-based IELTS?
- November 23, 2019
- Posted by: Towhid Siddiki
- Category: Immigration
Computerised IELTS or Paper-based IELTS?
Both are acceptable for study visa or immigration purpose.
Before you go for computerised IELTS you should bear the below things in consideration.
1. Your work or studies involve a lot of typing and you can type faster than you write
2. You haven’t written anything substantial on paper for a long time
3. Your thoughts flow better while typing than while writing
4. Your handwriting is not very good
5. You want your results very soon
6. You find that you need to edit your essay a lot (for example, modify the introduction completely, modify the thesis statement etc)
Part 1- Listening
Listening may prove to be difficult for you in CBT unless you practice. With practice, however, you will find that listening is very easy. Note that you will not get additional time to transfer your answers and you have to type as you listen. The time gaps between sections are quite similar to PBT. Total time allotted is 30 mins.
Part 2 – Reading
Reading is definitely easier in CBT. The passage appears on the left half of the screen and the questions on the right. You can simultaneously read and answer as well as highlight parts of the paragraph if you wish. Total time allotted is 60 mins.
Part 3 – Writing
This is the key factor to decide whether you want to opt for CBT or PBT. CBT gives you the freedom and flexibility to change any line, word or paragraph, whenever you wish. Total time allotted is 60 mins
Part 4 – Speaking
Speaking is the same whether you choose CBT or PBT.
The fee is same for both versions but you will get CBT result within 7 days.