IELTS MOCK TESTS
What Is a Mock Exam?
Most dictionaries define it as “an examination that you take
for practice before an important examination.” It is a simulation of the official test that
uses the standard structure and helps the candidates to experience and practice
the test in advance, helping them assess their abilities before doing the main
test; in other words, it’s completely similar to the actual test and is held in
a similar condition.
The questions are totally original and are not available in
any other test or course books. In fact, doing mock tests is one of the best
ideas for every candidate as they can try the exam many times before taking the
official one and make sure they are able to beat the test easily.
What is the benefit?
Doing a mock test gives you an idea of your current level, and
informs you of your strength or weaknesses; having such feedbacks, you are able
to work on your weaknesses and sharpen your skills. It also helps you get rid
of your stress; in fact, when you face the test in a similar condition prior to
your main exam, you learn how to deal with it. 
When you know the test better and
you have less stress, you are more confident to pass your test successfully.
To put it in a nutshell, a mock exam:
- Prepares you for the test.
- Reduces your stress.
- Increases your self-confidence.
- Updates you with your strength and weaknesses.
- Tells you about your level.
- Is very cheap.
LernLing Mock Tests Benefits
LernLing focuses on the most stressing and challenging part
of the test: IELTS SPEAKING. Actually,
by using the latest speaking topics of the previous tests, and other common
topics, you have the chance to practice and experience a real-like test, and evaluate
your performance; after the test simulation, you will receive some feedback on
the areas you need to focus more or on the skills you need to sharpen. To summarize:
- Lernling holds only Speaking tests and is specialized in
that.
- Tests are available with flexible timing.
- Test feedback is given to help the candidate know his/her
situation.
- Feedback is given in less than 2 days.
- Tests are available online.
- Our IELTS students can have 2 free tests before their main exam.
Speaking Test Structure: Total
time: 11-14 min, 3 parts, online.
- Part 1: An Interview with the examiner → 4-5 mins
- Part 2: An individual long turn → 3-4 mins
- Part 3: A discussion between the examiner and the candidate → 4-5 mins
Take our online speaking classes, or talk cafes to enhance your speaking level. Click here.
Origin and usage
The noun mock, which is short for mock examination, came
into use in the second half of the 20th century. It is derived ultimately from
the French verb ‘mocquer’. The word “mock” also refers to the idea of copying,
or imitating someone or something, usually in a funny way. We can conclude that
a MOCK test actually is a fake copy of the original test, which makes it easy
and fun or it makes fun of the real test.