Computer-Based IELTS vs Paper-Based IELTS

[@parwinderkaur6582]

I got overall 8.0, R-9.0, L- 9.0, W- 7.0, S- 7.5 in computer- based. I was benefitted from my fast typing. I had 10 minutes after i finished Writing and 21 minutes after i finished 3 passages of Reading. Computer-based is better. Thank you so much for this video.

[@manjitsidhu3296]

My typing speed 25 wpm.. Which method should be prefer for ielts exam..??

[@sarah-OT7965]

Thank you. My writing speed is 23wpm. I think I should go for Ielts paper based. But Computer based result is fast. I am confused.

[@sarah-OT7965]

Do tell me how you scored better on writing?

[@loheshvariganesh3195]

In writing section, while checking atlast can we correct words if any mistakes seen, is it allowed or once typed can't be edited? Pls ans this

[@purvisharma6233]

Wow very nice

[@windbreakerlkb4040]

Pros of computer-based: - provides headphones for listening to avoid being distracted from environmental noise - results received quicker - good for people who are generally good in typing Cons of computer-based: - your eyes will get tired easily from looking at the screen especially reading essays - generally harder to pin point mistakes when your eyes gets blurry in Writing - facilities might hinder your performance in typing like a malfunctioned keyboard Pros of paper-based: - gets a natural feel in writing essays - u can highlight and scribble notes on the question paper to pin point the answers (Reading) - good for people who are fast at writing and has good handwriting Cons: - noise pollution during Listening - results are slower to get - those with illegible handwriting gives a hard time for examiners to read I think i might still go for paper-based

[@lakhankadam7608]

For paper based: headphones are not provided fr listening?? I mean do all candidates listen to single sound source?or separate headphones are given? It may sound stupid but im not aware of it im gonna take taste for 1st time

[@katecat6714]

@@lakhankadam7608 no there is no headphones for

[@yujiro0318]

As i know, there are headphones. my friend recently took the exam

[@CALM.VIDEOS.BY.NATURE]

They provide headphones i had recently done ielts

[@kovalenkoihor4325]

@@lakhankadam7608 For paper based there are headphones in one place and no headphones in another. The only way you will know - call to your examiner and ask.

[@Mariana-fg4xi]

Thank you so much for all the tips and free content, Asiya! I found your channel last week and it's helped me a lot to prepare for IELTS. Could you please make a video about how to manage time in the writing test and how to plan the essay and organize its structure?

[@madsyed2636]

Pro tip watch at 1.25x

[@waseemkhan02]

Thanks mate appreciated, this tip is really helpful :)

[@toby2079]

Wow. Much easier to watch right now.

[@sergeantshelby6142]

I always watch at 1.5x

[@ahmedaltouqi9840]

thx

[@shoumikdutta5911]

thanks b0ss

[@frankatsccdu8272]

Dear Asiya thank you so much for such a useful information. I was having hard time making a decision whether to take paper-based or a computer-based IELTS exam, however, after watching this boon, I’m sure to take the computer based one. Appreciate your meticulosity!

[@shadikharboush]

Awesome! thank you! btw when u hover over the time it displays time in seconds

[@dipenpatel6181]

+1

[@MoeMukhtar]

Thank you for the information. Now, I think I will go for the computer- based one.

[@Maya-vo8cs]

How did it turn out???!

[@justin-qb6jr]

Can you share your experience

[@dispelDarkness_21]

Your tips helped me to decide on which mode of exam to take. Thanks a ton :)

[@engineerated5627]

This video changed my mind. I’m gonna take computer based exam now since I was concerned about the reading section. She cleared my doubt by telling me about the screen size.

[@egilide]

how did it go?

[@engineerated5627]

@@egilide It went very well. 8.5 in speaking, 7.5 in reading, and 7 in listening and writing. I might give it again.

[@egilide]

@@engineerated5627 oh that's amazing, i'm glad it went well

[@engineerated5627]

@@egilide Thanks a lot. Are you planning to give one?

[@egilide]

@@engineerated5627 yes, i will take the test on july 1st

[@georgei5235]

i guess if you will focus a bit more on writing task on academic section....more people that haevnt prepared a lot for the exam will definetely pay for extra informations. anyway...keep the good work and thank you for everthing

[@vishinde]

After watching this video, I decided to go for paper-based test. Dont want to waste time on scrolling up and down or missing a question because Idid not scroll down. Also need to take into account how fluent the keyboard is and whether the keys are stuck.

[@jayedaaziz4457]

was it better?

[@hedya3041]

Thank you for your tips Asia, I am considering the computer-based exam because my typing is faster then pencil writing, and I always run out of time in paper-writing and wasted so much time on correcting my texts QAQ. I think I need to find some mock tests so that I can practice the format of the computer-based exam.

[@hedya3041]

I’ve taken computer delivered IELTS exam and I got full mark on reading section☺️though my overall is only 7.5, I still have a lot of space needed to be improved!!!

[@leontjermeshi6246]

@@hedya3041 how was it. Where did u practice if you don't mind me asking. I need to tale one as well.

[@chingishann2737]

@@hedya3041 have you found any mock tests to practive ? can you share

[@olga_balzhi]

Посмотрела все твои видео, было две недели подготовки, получила 8 )) спасибо тебе большое! Все очень четко и по сути)

[@perimurzakanova310]

ДНЕВНИК МЕМЕНТО здравствуйте, пожалуй скажите какой уровень был у вас до подготовки к ielts? И как вы готовились конкретно? Расскажите подробнее плз 💐💐💐

[@olga_balzhi]

Peri Murzakanova это был мой первый тест, поэтому не знаю)) но английский у меня хороший. По подготовке я просто пересмотрела все видео на канале, поняла чего ожидать, сделала пробные уроки несколько раз. Письмо было самым тяжелым, нужно было практиковать больше, я же читала слишком много samples, поэтому во время экзамена просто застыла 😆и минут 10 не могла начать) и подготовиться психологически к говорению тоже))

[@perimurzakanova310]

ДНЕВНИК МЕМЕНТО вы счастливый человек 😁поздравляю вас , вы живёте в англоговорящей стране? Я изучаю англ всюду жизнь почти и нормально не могу довести его, вроде школа, универ, но не то. Теперь записалась на курсы)))

[@FasTrackIELTS]

8 is an amazing result! Congratulations! May I ask what score you got in Writing?

[@olga_balzhi]

Fastrack IELTS I got 6.5 in writing, 8 in listening, 8.5 in reading and 8 in speaking 😀thank you, it was out of my expectations 😀

[@maxwellhawk]

Idk. I still not sure. The only reason why i would like a computer based test is a writing part. I type much faster than i write. And u can fix your text easy without erasing your pencil draws. But in case of listening and reading is more comfortable to take on paper since u can underline key words, see all questions all the way. Hard deсision...

[@nellyakrutsch]

For me the important thing in paper based test is the possibility to make some marks on paper during listening, it really helps a looot + you can start reviewing the next more difficult questions as soon as the easy ones at the beginning sections are finished. If they give you a paper, but the answers should be transferred to the computer - then it's okay. If there is no paper on hands when you can see any question at any time - then paper based.

[@jesuscapellabaldovi2929]

They do give you a paper to take notes also un the computer based, from the research I've done, and they take it and give you a new one in every section so you don't get to write vocabulary to copy for the next section. I'm also thinking about this option, even though I'll have no practise on the computer test ☹️

[@ezosh06]

@@jesuscapellabaldovi2929 can you write notes on the computer you are using on computer based exam?

[@thedarkworld5689]

i gave my ielts on septembar 2019 ,however i got 5.5overall because of lack of practice, now i am preparing again.and these videos really helping me alot

[@durjoyr3]

can you please enlighten us about the speaking test questions? that would be really helpful . thanks.

[@tariqulislam7051]

@@durjoyr3 money heist statement.....' enlighten us'

[@nigarhemidova9928]

Great thanks to you for this clear, kindful and wonderful explanation !!! 🌺🌺🌺 i was so terrified when i heard that paper-based exams are cancelled in our country and after listening to you, it really made me feel relaxed. You are one of the best instructors i have ever known 🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤🌷🌷🌷

[@chauhanraj659]

What to do if IELTS centres don't provide good quality keyboards? Sometimes they are so outdated that we can hardly hit the space key

[@tabarnaklovessosa]

I'm a pretty fast typist ( around 90 WPM) so it's an easy choice for me

[@sadatullahsyed671]

Thanks a lot for the brief yet complete information on the topic. I think I have made my mind, I will be going for computer-delivered IELTS....will share my experience after the exam. Thanks again and more power to you.

[@pratibhaverma4900]

Syed Sadatullah did you write computer delivered test?

[@jomanaabunahla1745]

Hi, Could you please tell me how was your experience?

[@bharadwaj25]

I took up paper based exam recently via IDP and headphones were given for listening. Test Location: Bangalore, INDIA.

[@barbie2becks1]

Hey which centre in Bangalore?

[@bharadwaj25]

@@barbie2becks1 : Test was conducted in Hotel Capitol

[@hilolaxonsayyidaziz9818]

The same thing with Uzbekistan.... (BC also provides:)

[@ronnier9245]

is that in vasanth nagar

[@bharadwaj25]

@@ronnier9245 : Yes

[@pradeep27111]

Crystal clear. Thanks for sharing this..😊

[@duonghien7284]

We are always looking forward your next tips for IELTS exam, A! Thank you very much for working hard and effortlessly :D

[@SauravKumar-yr5us]

Hey Asiya, Firstly, how are you, I trust that all are good, Righ now I am telling you about your videos that are greatly helpful for me. Moreover, you explain very well in detail. I really thanks you

[@thelet3878]

i was wandering throughout all the video if the copy paste works and it does i am so happy i would help me so much

[@alaminsarder882]

Dear asiya thank you so much for the free content for us, really useful information. we hope you will continue. Thank you Again.

[@LL-lb4fk]

But for listening, there is not too much time to go through questions. That’s a big problem.

[@pjylkim]

Same problem, especially for the multiple choice questions and there are 2 or 3 speakers ughh

[@joannarenatamikolajczyk1292]

I absolutely agree. I would have found it difficult to give correct answers with no time to read questions before even if the test had been in my native language. The time is drastically short.

[@parwinderkaur6582]

YOU have to arrange the time. Why to waste time on reading section 1 ? Practice enough to get all correct from there without pre-reading and use that time for reading mcq’s in advance.

[@janie6449]

Thank you so much it was very helpful. I found your channel today. i Liked your accent you speak so clearly. Good luck

[@MadXperts]

Can we use Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V on the keyboard to quickly change sentence structures in the computer based writing exam? Or there are restrictions in the use of keyboard?

[@ivankn1008]

And what about the Ctr+F option? That can be very helpful in the reading section.

[@enailu86]

@@ivankn1008 It's not working.

[@ademaulana998]

There is automatic grammar correction in Writing Test platform

[@nowtvident]

@@ivankn1008 If Ctrl+F worked, it might be unfair with paper-based test.

[@nowtvident]

@@ademaulana998 In the real test we don't have that.

[@mrfrank5560]

handwriting is not good. So always skrewed with writing score. So computer based is better.

[@pcgamex912]

thanks mam. this helps me a lot. im taking the computer-based exam now this month

[@md.adnanabir7106]

How was your exam ?

[@akhileshmishra5563]

👍Please share your complete experience.....will help lots ❤🙏🙏

[@piyushwaghule3671]

Absolutely loved it. Helpful, clear, and concise. This is amazing for anyone having trouble deciding between IELTS Computer and IELTS Paper. Although, I must add, watch it at 1.5x.

[@duf2]

how did it go?

[@Anku-the-gamer]

@Fastrack IELTS .. you're really amazing, just simple explanation given yet very very precise🙂🙂

[@amanthakur7517]

Dear Ma'am Thank you very much for this informative video. The information shared in this video is really helpful for IELTS aspirants. I want to ask a question that for computer based writing section what should range of typing word per minute ??

[@parwinderkaur6582]

Mine is around 35 WPM and i got 7.5 in Writing and i had 10 minutes after i finished writing both tasks.

[@KhildaVHerlambang]

In paper based test (in listening or reading only) to avoid mistake in using small or capital letter. We can type the answer all in capital letter and that’s okay. How about in the computer based? are we allowed to do the same?

[@hilolaxonsayyidaziz9818]

khilda herlambang The same question

[@muhammadwaqar4383]

All in small letter is best.

[@muralikrishnayerubandi8451]

yes all caps is alowed in CBT

[@ozlife-srilanka]

I never heard some of these tips in other channels.thankyou❤️❤️❤️

[@Daniela-xc7ds]

Best explanation ever! Thanks a million

[@memoriesofalobster]

This was so helpful, thank you very much!

[@kumkumakterjui4003]

Can i get a paper in computer based exam to make some notes? Like-typing is little hard with listening so i want keep some notes

[@9091091]

Yes, they will provide you with a paper, and pen if you didn’t bring any.

[@thermodyanmics101]

Making notes in computer based is not advisable at all

[@swatibansal1280]

you just make life simple:) Thankyou so much.

[@Adildawa5]

Benefit to retake single module❤

[@lestergallenito2451]

I will taking my general ielts examination in matter of 2 months. I am learning a lot Ms. Asiya! I would prefer using computer-based because my hand writing is not good under pressure. 😝

[@Pranshu1902p]

I just gave my computer based IELTS yesterday. Hey the timer shows seconds as well!!! Maybe at your time they didn't have that feature. Just keep the cursor on the time and you will be able to see the seconds as well.

[@MAC-vi7fy]

You took academic?

[@Pranshu1902p]

@@MAC-vi7fy yes

[@alyssaxtann]

hey! I'm taking IELTS test soon, is there any tips that you could share that would help me get a good score :)

[@Pranshu1902p]

@@alyssaxtann in writing make sure that u write enough points and choose that side in which more points are there. Reading, just practice for different question types Listening, practice from KZbin In case u miss at any point then dont panic but gi ahead and read the next question. In my exam I too got lost at one point but still managed to get 8.5 in listening Speaking, slow normally and not too fast, speak clearly and confidently, use good vocabulary, search for synonyms on google

[@rafihossain8297]

Hey, do i have the time to look at questions at the beginning of listening test just like paper based? are the recording same like paper based ielts?

[@rosesandjasmine]

Thank you for your videos! Got a 9 in all components after watching your videos :)

[@Vikasgoodvibes]

Thank you for clearing all the doubts.

[@pjylkim]

IDP offers earphones for paper-based ielts in the Philippines

[@ira6605]

Same, I took paper-based BC IELTS in India and was provided earphones.

[@dhruvpuri6546]

@@ira6605 what about computer based

[@ira6605]

@@dhruvpuri6546 Yes I was provided earphones in computer based test as well. My old score expired so I took a new one last year. My test centre was in Delhi at both times.

[@bhavyasree7999]

May I know If we have a " Ctrl+F " option to find a word in the passage ?

[@bhavyasree7999]

@@charud Thank you, your reply is very much useful for d future exam takers like me.

[@freefire5604]

Charudatt Dobariya Ctrl + c and Ctrl +v what it is used for

[@tedh.canada]

@@freefire5604In MS Windows, Ctrl + c = copy and Ctrl +v = paste

[@richmindGraphicLab]

@@freefire5604 Ctrl+C is to copy any relevant answer from the passage given and you use Ctrl+V to paste it. this will make your typing and answering faster. With this you save more time

[@shivpatel]

@@charud i also thinking to give computer based exam but i have to know about where i can get the practice test for it. and it is the same as pen paper or it is a bit difficult then pen paper???

[@Sandeepkaur-ip2dx]

Hi I have Computer based ielts test tomorrow.Before I took only paper based exam so I used to answer all the questions in capital letters for paper based exam.But, I am not sure that I can do the same in computer based test as well. If anyone can answer this that would be great help.

[@sahilkalia2807]

Hi - how was your exp on cd IELTS. Hope you got your desired band score. I hv one ques if u can ans plz, is ctrl+f working in reading or not ?

[@remanswstos4624]

Hi! I love your videos, they’re really educational! I would like to ask you, if you know, if there is an undo option in the writing part of the test? When, for example, the examinee accidentally delete their text, is it possible to bring it back somehow? Like in Word Office ?

[@Faryad31]

Very useful again. Thanks!

[@iamhaleesah292]

Hello Thanks for the information Does the typing of others affect concentration during writing in Computer based exam?

[@navyajames1670]

You mentioned about IELTS for UKVI at the end of video right? Can you pls give some idea if that is required for study in UK or normal Academic ielts is enough?

[@sarayso1631]

Academic IELTS I would imagine. Check with your institution.

[@JuliesTales]

IELTS UKVI can be Academic or General. It's just the only type of test that UK Gov accepts for UK VISA (a money grabbing scheme if you ask me). There's literally no difference in the content of the exam papers. Check with your university which type you need to take.

[@evilcartman32]

Great explanation and comparison. In addition, any Robert Cialdini reader is a fan of mine.

[@manark22]

In computer based exam, can I get the words count in writing section while writing?

[@nueveymedia]

Yes, there's a word counter below the writing box

[@nithi15]

Asiya, I would like to know if we can select a statement cut and place it(or paste it) in a required cursor position? like, would "cut copy paste" work for computer based ielts exam?

[@mannaporanna2678]

Hi Asiya, in one of your videos you've said that you cannot actually see exact time on the clock of computer based exam (for example when it's less that 1 minute). I just accidently discovered that when you scroll your mouse onto the clock then minutes swich to minutes and seconds. I'm not sure if this is the case in the real exam but that's what happens in mock test at IDP website. Just wanted to let you know!

[@FasTrackIELTS]

Yes, it does work in the real exam, Manna! I've since discovered that too, but thank you for letting me know!

[@shappy001]

Extremely informative video. Thank you

[@ooibrunogabriel]

I do prefer paper based although they can’t understand my writing so I never scored well on this band. I’m going to try both on-line tests IELTS and PTE to see how it goes

[@syedsarfaraz2725]

How did it go then ?

[@noelrakshit]

The information was very useful! Do we get notes for computer based?

[@noelrakshit]

I have given the exam and they do give notes. However, it was not handy as mostly we tend to type all the answers immediately into the computer.

[@pratibhaverma4900]

BlackBeard how did your test go?

[@anantakar7008]

Thank you. It's very clear instruction...

[@tammyplay]

Thanks for your video!

[@farhansharif7015]

Thank you. You are doing great job.

[@Andromedaxterr]

Hello Madam. I have a question for you. I am going to take the Ielts exams soon, and I practice online. when I practice online, the computer is actually very silly, because when the correct answer is for example " five people " and I write " 5 people " it deducts that point because it does not recognize the answer and my answer was good. that is why we all should do paper based IELTS because that is overseen by a real teacher instead of a silly computer. am I right madam ??

[@JuriesVlogs]

It’s the same question I wanted to ask

[@sunritamukherjee4371]

The answers are checked by examiners in both cases.

[@ahsanmalik9576]

Yeah its much better to go for computer based exam. Its much convenient. I got overall 7.5 L7.5, R7.5, S7.5, W6.5. If anyone needs help, online one to one lessons, or guidance. can comment below!

[@yogitagaikwad8620]

What if your typing speed is slow?

[@CA-js5qm]

The only hard thing about Computer-based Writing is that the keyboard I used was small. There were some instances to make typographic errors.

[@KalimullahPakistan]

I have a question. could you please answer to my question. Do we have words counting feature in computer base exams?

[@nasrullahmakhdom8593]

Hey mam thank you for the video My question is can we give computer based exam at home or we should go for idp centre for computer based exam? please reply thank you.

[@paulhernanllamoso9071]

Can I answer all capital letters in reading and listening in computer based? Thank You

[@WallStreetWolf2024]

I am really curious to know about the lip reading cd that is offered for the Listening Module for those who have hearing problems.

[@Canadianmuse777]

Thank u so much...it was very helpful🙏🏻

[@mbbodlee21]

Do i get some time before every section starts?

[@parwinderkaur6582]

Yes

[@tatevictoria8537]

Hi Asia. I am preparing to appear for computer-based GT exam in a month. Do you know whether we have to continue writing with Capital letters in Reading section, if we have been doing so in the Listening part ? Thank you in advance!

[@aeri2300]

What did you? Put all your answers in capitals?

[@ZeynepSerraAkgün]

When we are writing Task 1, can we see the Task 2 question on the computer? Basically, can we shift between Task 1 and Task 2 to write extra information during the exam?

[@Kathika]

Thank you for your valuable suggestions. But when I went to the IDP website and practice computer based test where I found that during the listening exam the audios were also available for multiple time. Is it also available in the real exam?

[@FasTrackIELTS]

Unfortunately no :/

[@abhijeettiwari7780]

Hey Mam, Thank you for the video. My question is: Some test centers provide headphones for the Listening section on a paper-based test. How could I find it?

[@FasTrackIELTS]

Hi! The only way to find out is to give them a call

[@doloresdimalanta7116]

Hi, in computer-based Listening and Reading parts, can we answer in capital letters? Or will this affect our scores?

[@ahsanmalik9576]

it doesnt matter in computer based..

[@rafaeltuazon8764]

Dear Madam what about the mouse is it fully functional like for Drag and Drop words? Copy paste? is it working? Thank You..

[@mareysaad6597]

So informative ❤️

[@natali1904]

Ася ! Спасибо вам !!!

[@arpitjethwa]

Is that 34 questions in Reading (general training) for real computer delivered IELTS test? I always found it in all official practice test.

[@amberloves]

Very useful video, thanks!

[@CAKEiz23]

Is there highlighter available in listening test ?

[@ajazpatel9475]

mam please make video on process and map task 1

[@vamsikrishnapendyala7444]

Hi Asiya, where can I find more practice test for a computer-based exam I'm new to IELTS general test and while practicing I only get 22-25/40 in listening I want to practice at least 4-5 tests of listening tests per day for free right now please help me if possible apologies for any grammatical mistakes. thank you in advance@fastrack IELTS

[@umagrajan3364]

Hi Asiya I took CD IELTS Academic yesterday(14 Sep 2020). Hoping to achieve the desired score with your highly useful tips.... My questions for Writing PART 1 Summarise the table-info about the percentage of UK population's different housing choices . PART 2 Some people believe that children should study all subjects in schools. Others think that it is good if children can choose a subject to focus or study the subject of their interest. Discuss both the views and write your opinion.

[@saksheekumar]

Which centre?

[@leylarzazade]

Hello. Can we highlight the keywords in Listening of comp-based?

[@samuddhipunchihewa9998]

Thanks so much. It is very useful.

[@thermodyanmics101]

For listening and reading paper based is best, for writing computer based is best

[@hikari180]

thank you for your tips and explanation. but one question, do they need webcam for reading and writing?

[@dpashutskii]

Thank you for the video. I changed my mind from paper-based to computer-based after watching it :)

[@hafidzaynn2335]

how was it ?

[@dpashutskii]

@@hafidzaynn2335 pretty good, I managed to strike my goal score. And I am happy I picked computer-based.

[@dpashutskii]

@Satyam Aneja 8.0 overall score with L8.5 R8.5 W6.5 S7.5

[@nadz1015]

@@dpashutskii Is it hard, did you go to review center

[@dpashutskii]

@@nadz1015 Not sure what's review center is.

[@liuyajie6496]

Thanks so much for the tips you gave. But I have an extra question about the reading part, is it possible to use the Ctry+ F to search for some keywords in the text? Thanks again

[@sujatasingh5822]

Unfortunately find or search function is not available in the exam.

[@thermodyanmics101]

Does F3 work?

[@insanegirlll1]

Can we get scores at the end of practice test so we can judge where we stand

[@rajuhyd7674]

A million thanks to you dear

[@SiD-iu9fk]

Hi, Does your highlighted text stays highlighted when you move to different question types?

[@mugdhapeter]

Hi Asiya, Can you please tell if we can do a ctrl + F in the computer based test for the reading?

[@snehalm1025]

Can someone who has given computerised ielts exam tell me the approx time that we get to check the answer after each section in listening test?

[@freedomfighter8774]

My wife given both IELTS and both I feel paper based good computer based reduced her band from 8 to 7..we don't recmond computer based.

[@FasTrackIELTS]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I agree that it's really important to choose the right exam format for you

[@sreek2726]

Can u plss say about the valuation diff btw pen and computer based? Whether both are valuated in same way or ans are already feeded on computer or computer itself check answers?

[@aditipurao6718]

I had just one query in listening test if there is a blank for writing a name of a person or shall we pay attention to capitalising the first letter ? Or shall it be typed in small letters

[@ahmadabdurrehman482]

Does the computer-based test allow you to move forward with reading the next set of questions without counting time?