What type of vocabulary should I use in IELTS Writing test?
IELTS Writing has a vast list of words and phrases which can be used in the exam. Paraphrasing shows how you know your vocabulary. Where there are few lists of words which should be avoided during the exam like slang words, contractions and colloquial language.
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Yes, the Griffith College does offer IELTS waiver to Indian students. Students with strong scores in their Class 12th English board exams (minimum 65%) or their UG degree taught entirely in English can use a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate to study at Griffith College Dublin.
The minimum IELTS scores or equivalent will vary for the PG courses. For the first-year international students, the minimum and recommended scores mentioned by MIT University are given below-
Tests | Minimum Score | Recommended Score |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL | 90 | 100 |
IELTS | 7 | 7.5 |
PTE | 65 | 70 |
Duolingo | 120 | 125 |
The IELTS exam pattern in 2026 is same. It still has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
| Section | Duration | Questions/Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 30 minutes | 40 questions |
| Reading | 60 minutes | 40 questions |
| Writing | 60 minutes | 2 tasks |
| Speaking | 11–14 minutes | 3 parts |
The first three parts (Listening, Reading, and Writing) are taken together on the same day. The Speaking test can be on the same day or up to 7 days before or after.
Yes, Indian students can enroll at Brown Uni without submitting IELTS score. Students can submit an alternative proof of English proficiency. This includes other tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE.
Given below are the minimum scores accepted for each test:
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 5.5 |
| IELTS | 8.0 |
| DET | 130 |
| PTE English | 75 |
| Cambridge English | 191 |
Yes, Indian students can study at Uni Liverpool without submitting an IELTS score. Students with a minimum score of 75% in their Class 12th English exam (from CBSE board) or 80% (from any other state board) don't need to submit any other English test score.
Students can also submit valid score for e
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