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Future332 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

IELTS

Could you please explain the meaning
of the word Band in the IELTS context?
What band score do you need on the IELTS?
What score do you need on the IELTS?
Which one of the above is more natural to ask?

I need a band 7.
What does band mean in the above answer?
Is the article A used correctly?
Thanks.
  

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Dear future332 The IELTS uses criteria or descriptions for marking. Each "band" represents a description of your language abilities. The higher the band score, the better your English abilities.

  • Dear future332 The IELTS uses criteria or descriptions for marking.
  • Each "band" represents a description of your language abilities.
  • The higher the band score, the better your English abilities.
  • Some places require you to reach a certain band or IELTS score to gain entry, for example to university or for professional registration.
  • Each place determines which score or band you need in order to gain entry.
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Dear future332
The IELTS uses criteria or descriptions for marking. Each "band" represents a description of your language abilities. The higher the band score, the better your English abilities. Some places require you to reach a certain band or IELTS score to gain entry, for example to university or for professional registration. Each place determines which score or band you need in order to

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