#interview How are overall IELTS band scores calculated?
🎙Interview with #Pauline_Cullen - Cambridge English Consultant
We're going to talk about band scores. I know that IELTS band scores go from 1 to 9, and I also know there are half-scores, like 5.5, 6.5. But that's all about I know.
0:19 ⏯ So, Pauline, to begin, can you tell us how the IELTS Academic Reading and Listening test are scored?
0:55 ⏯ And what about the Speaking test? How does the examiner decide the overall score of it?
1:17 ⏯ What about the Writing test?
1:50 ⏯So how is the overall IELTS score calculated then?
2:30 ⏯In the Listening and Reading test, can I just write my answers on the question paper?
2:59 ⏯And what is the most common question you are asked about writing down answers?
3:43 ⏯So what about if I make a spelling mistake on the answer sheet in Reading or Listening? Will I get half mark then?
#interview How are overall IELTS band scores calculated?
🎙Interview with #Pauline_Cullen - Cambridge English Consultant
We're going to talk about band scores. I know that IELTS band scores go from 1 to 9, and I also know there are half-scores, like 5.5, 6.5. But that's all about I know.
0:19 ⏯ So, Pauline, to begin, can you tell us how the IELTS Academic Reading and Listening test are scored?
0:55 ⏯ And what about the Speaking test? How does the examiner decide the overall score of it?
1:17 ⏯ What about the Writing test?
1:50 ⏯So how is the overall IELTS score calculated then?
2:30 ⏯In the Listening and Reading test, can I just write my answers on the question paper?
2:59 ⏯And what is the most common question you are asked about writing down answers?
3:43 ⏯So what about if I make a spelling mistake on the answer sheet in Reading or Listening? Will I get half mark then?
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