Hello everyone! How are you all doing? I'm back today with a new video.
I admit that I haven't posted a video in a long time and that I'm now sporadic.
The biggest issue is a lack of motivation; please motivate me with your comments.
I'm not sure why there is a lack of motivation; I've already recorded four videos,
yet there are times when I feel unmotivated, and the PR process is still ongoing.
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and I'll keep you updated on forthcoming events.
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So, as you may have noticed, the topic of today's video is the Online IELTS exam vs. the Offline IELTS exam.
The first is paper-based, whereas the second is computer-based. I've given both kinds of tests.
So now I'll explain the differences between the two, which one is superior,
and which has more pros and cons. So watch the entire video because
it will be beneficial for individuals who wish to take the IELTS exam.
My next video will be a house tour, and there will be two more videos after that.
So, let us begin by discussing the offline vs. online IELTS Exam.
Now I'll explain the difference between online and offline IELTS. We'll go over each module
so you know what things can cause problems for you and what things are up to you.
So, it will be tough for you to analyze everything, I'll do my best to simplify things for you.
First, we'll go over IELTS listening. In offline IELTS,
you'll be given a sheet with some questions written on it, a headset to wear with a conversation playing on it,
and you'll be asked to respond to the questions.
However, in online IELTS, the questions will appear on your computer's screen.
You will still have to wear headsets with conversation playing on them, but if you are weak at typing,
it may be difficult for you, but if you know that you can write better than you can type,
it will be better if you go for offline IELTS. But we can't make decisions based solely on one module.
I got an 8.5 in online IELTS Listening, so I'd say the online exam was better for me
because my typing speed is good and I didn't have any problems.
But, I recommend that you take some of the online demo exams to see where you stand.
So, in the instance of listening, that was the key factor,
and I don't believe there is anything else to cover in this module.
Next, we'll go through IELTS Reading. I expected reading to be the most difficult module in an online exam,
but it turned out to be the easiest.
Because your passage is directly next to the questions,
you may scroll through the passage and questions differently to get the answers,
but in an offline exam, we have to turn pages again and again to find our answers,
which is also an issue that I had.
So, reading is easy in the case of online IELTS, according to me,
because you see the passage and the questions at the same time.
The most straightforward aspect was that in the case of Finding Headings of Paragraphs,
all of the paragraphs were on one side and all of the headings were on the other,
allowing me to quickly match which heading corresponds to which paragraph.
However, when we were offline, we had to remember the context of the paragraph
and switch to the next page to find their headings, which was tough.
So, in the case of an online exam, I found reading and listening to be the simplest.
So, in my opinion, the online exam was preferable for me because I encountered no problems there.
However, this will not be the case for everyone, so make sure you choose the approach that is best for you.
So, these were the important points in my opinion. Let's move on to IELTS Speaking.
Some IELTS Speaking candidates took this test by speaking to the examiner offline.
That, however, was not the case in my case. This test had to be taken online.
I had to sit on a chair and attend a Zoom meeting where I had to speak with the examiner.
This can be seen in two ways. Some people become nervous in meetings,
while others become nervous in person.
In my situation, I was not nervous throughout the meeting; I spoke what I needed to say
and received an 8 band score. So I didn't get nervous,
but if I had to give the test in person, I might have gotten a bit nervous.
However, in my opinion, the online IELTS speaking exam was far superior
because the examiner is not in front of you, removing the fear of speaking in public.
Another thing, if you are taking the IELTS speaking exam offline,
there is nothing to be concerned about; simply imagine you are talking to someone.
I know you'll argue that theoretically, it's simple, but in fact, it's not.
I'd done it practically, which is why I believe there's nothing to be afraid of.
I observed several folks speaking with a lack of confidence, simply go with the flow.
If you make a mistake, don't dwell on it because doing so will lead to further mistakes.
As a result, go with the flow.
I only want to say this because I don't want to discuss IELTS speaking any further.
If you're having difficulty with IELTS speaking, I recommend using the Cambly app.
The link is in the description. You can get a discount on their quarterly plan.
This is the Cambly app, as you can see. So, if you have any plans for the app,
you will get the button to start the session in which you can talk to English native speakers
from England, the US, Canada, and so on, and do live sessions with them where you can overcome your nervousness.
The best thing about this app is that you can take their courses,
which will be better for you to improve your speaking.
And if you think this software can help you, try it out.
Now I'll show you how my conversation went so you can understand how the actual conversation in IELTS Speaking goes.
[conversation in English]
Now I'll discuss the final module, IELTS Writing. You will be asked questions
& must put your answers in the space given. Your typing skills are crucial in this situation.
If your typing skills aren't up to the mark, I won't suggest you take the online exam.
My typing skills are decent, and I can type rather quickly because this is also a requirement of my job.
But, I recommend that you take the online exam only if you are sure of your typing speed.
As people make mistakes in a hurry, and if you do mistakes in your vocabulary or spelling,
you may lose marks. So make sure to do everything correctly,
and there is also a copy and paste feature.
You can use this feature to make changes to your responses.
Moreover, I believe that time management can be difficult in the event of an online exam
because I have experienced this problem.
Despite receiving good bands on the reading and listening sections,
they were extremely difficult in my case.
As a result, I became perplexed because I believed I had performed poorly in them.
My writing test did not go well. I could have easily scored 7 bands on it,
but I couldn't due to exam pressure.
So, I recommend that you manage your time when taking the exam and only take it online
if your typing speed is fast enough.
So I wanted to talk about these topics. If you wish to test your typing speed,
you can use a notepad or Microsoft Word to type an entire essay, just as in a real exam.
You can take the online exam if you can finish it on time and after practicing 3–4 times,
but if you can't, the offline exam is best for you.
So, in my opinion, an online exam is far superior to a traditional exam.
I went over every situation with you, and I don't believe there is anything further to talk about.
But, try to perform the test in both ways so that you can identify where you can do better.
Another thing: I don't want to panic you, but there is nothing to be worried about online exams.
Some people are scared, but I'll tell you that everything will be OK; just have some confidence,
and if you have acquired abilities in the English language, it will help you in the exam.
So, that's all for today's video. I hope you found it useful.
If so, please like the video, subscribe to the channel and share it
with your friends who are preparing for the IELTS exam. Another thing,
I'll do my best to be more consistent, but please motivate me with your comments
since it's not like being motivated once will work for you forever.
It needs to be there all the time, so I wanted to say this,
and I'll make sure to be consistent because it's a great duty on my shoulders
that I can't let go of, and you've given me so much so far
that I'm extremely grateful to you all. Thank you so much for watching,
and have a wonderful day. Stay safe. Bye.