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Covid has caused many changes and caused uncertainties<\/a>.<\/p>\n Listen in so you can be confident there will be no surprises<\/a> on test day!<\/p>\n It depends on the country and area.<\/p>\n In Oregon, they have to take many precautions because numbers are high.<\/p>\n The Examiner must wear a face mask and face shield.<\/p>\n The candidate must also wear a face mask.<\/p>\n The desk behind which must be 6 feet away from the candidate.<\/p>\n Candidates also hold their passport up to a plexiglass shield so no one else has to touch it.<\/p>\n In contrast, in Korea very little has changed. <\/p>\n Examiners must now begin recording before you ever enter the room.<\/p>\n However, nothing you say before the Speaking test<\/a> begins counts toward your score.<\/p>\n They are not supposed to make any small talk or ask how you are.<\/p>\n They can say hello, and then they will first say:<\/p>\n I will read some information now. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n To begin the exam, the examiner says:<\/p>\n I would like to begin by asking you some questions about yourself.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n They then read the name of the exam into the recorder to document the recording.<\/p>\n 100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Click here to get a score increase on IELTS. It\u2019s 100% guaranteed.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Due to face masks, Examiners are speaking more slowly and clearly.<\/p>\n You can ask the Examiner to speak up, and you should if needed.<\/p>\n We give you some great phrases in a recent YouTube video you should watch!<\/p>\n Examiners also understand that it will be more difficult for you while wearing a mask.<\/a><\/p>\n Definitely slow down and enunciate more clearly<\/a>, but don\u2019t worry about the Examiner docking your score for issues that are clearly due to the mask.<\/p>\n It depends on the area!<\/p>\n In the U.S., test numbers are down in areas that are heavily quarantining.<\/p>\n IELTS study programs also have low enrollment.<\/p>\n In Taiwan where Covid is being better managed, more people are taking the exam.<\/p>\n We all know that it will get better.<\/p>\n Students still have their goals and dreams, and these won\u2019t be put on hold!<\/p>\n Your exam results are valid for 2 years, so spend this time to get it done now!<\/p>\n The only recent change is that extra sentence the Examiner says at the beginning of the Speaking test<\/a>.<\/p>\n New booklets have come out <\/a>with different questions, but they\u2019re consistent with types of questions and topics from the past.<\/p>\n I will now read some information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Some other recent changes that we announced previously are specific to the testing center.<\/p>\n We recommend you contact your local testing center for answers to these questions.<\/p>\n You can take your IELTS exam at home online.<\/a><\/p>\n It is called the IELTS Indicator, and Jessica took it to check it out<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read about her experience here!<\/p>\n Contact the institution requiring your IELTS results to see if they accept the IELTS Indicator.<\/p>\n Covid has changed things about the way IELTS is taken in many areas.<\/p>\n To find out information specific to your exam center<\/a>, give them a call!<\/p>\n We want you to stay informed about the latest changes with the IELTS exam!<\/p>\n Jessica keeps in touch with current Examiners<\/a> so she\u2019s the first to know about any updates.<\/p>\n We will always share these with you immediately, so be sure to subscribe to the IELTS Energy podcast<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss anything!<\/p>\n#1: Is examining different now with Covid-19?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#2: What does the recording start time change?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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#3: Are Examiners making any adjustments?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#4: Are people still taking the IELTS exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#5: Has the IELTS exam changed at all?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Should you take the IELTS indicator?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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