ISLPR Test, IELTS & OET Tutorials with Experienced Teachers

Our specialist private English tutors help you prepare for the ISLPR Test, or IELTS or OET tests in Australia, to get the results you need, as soon as possible...

• In several states, primary and secondary teachers now need an ISLPR score of 4444 in order to get their teacher registration. 
• Do you need a certain IELTS or OET score to get the visa you need, registration to work in your industry, or to get into the course you have applied for? 

ISLPR Tutorials with Speak Better English:

ISLPR Lessons designed for you: In our ISLPR tutorials your ISLPR tutor will assess your current level and design lessons and study materials for your ISLPR tutorials to help you best prepare. They will monitor your progress and let you know when they feel you are ready to take the test.  As there aren't a lot of study resources out there for ISLPR preparation, having some ISLPR tutorials with a highly experienced ISLPR tutor can really help to achieve the required 4-4-4-4 score.  We will do everything we can to assist you in getting the results you need. We start with an initial Needs Assessment lesson and find out all about the test and what you need to improve on, including the best test tips and advice to achieve a high score. You can then get a 3-hour, 5-hour or 10-hour ISLPR tutorial package according to your needs.   

We understand: We know that getting these results can change the course of your life. We understand how frustrating it is not to be able to work in your profession, and we have helped many professionals work in their field, whether you need to sit the ISLPR,  IELTS or OET test in Melbourne, Victoria, Sydney, NSW, or Brisbane, Queensland, or other states in Australia. We offer ISLPR, IELTS and OET lessons online or face-to-face on request, so you can study wherever you are and whenever you want. 

The ISLPR Test Format 

About: The ISLPR test is a great academic English test as it's personalized to your job and so easier to prepare for. It's a 2-hour test with just you and the examiner in the room, and they will test your English level and skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in relation to your job and the area you work in, so if you are a secondary teacher, primary school teacher or early childhood education instructor, the test material will be related to this. 

ISLPR Speaking Test:: an interview discussing your professional experience- so about your work or job

ISLPR Listening Test: a few audios either related to general topics or to your professional field with summarising and comprehension questions :

ISLPR Reading Test: reading and summarising and answering questions about 2 texts: one more general topic and one related to your field of work. Also, there will be a passage to read aloud

ISLPR Writing Test: 2 tasks - one is a shorter task in the form of an email or message and the other is more in the style of an essay or article. Both are related to your specific job role and work field.  

ISLPR Scoring: ISLPR is scored on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being native-speaker proficiency. For example, IELTS 5.5-6 would be ISLPR 2+; IELTS 6-6.5 would be ISLPR 3, IELTS 6.5- 7 would be ISLPR 3+ and IELTS 7.5-8 would be 4 in ISLPR. 

Where can I sit the ISLPR test and can I do it online? The ISLPR test centres in Australia are located in Brisbane, Queensland and Melbourne, Victoria. If you are in Adelaide, Sydney or another part of Australia, you can request a tester come to your city, or travel to Victoria or Brisbane yourself to take the test. In order to do the ISLPR test online, you need to confirm with your educational institution, employer, or other organization to ensure they accept online test results. Once you have their acceptance, you can proceed with the online test. 

ISLPR Test: and ISLPR Writing Samples

ISLPR Test Writing Samples: One great strength of the ISLPR test is that it checks to see whether you have the English writing skills to perform effectively in a range of education-based scenarios. This involves the development of writing skills beyond just getting the "grammar" right! And that is where our ISLPR tutors can give you great insight and practice with our private test preparation classes, including analysis of your ISLPR writing samples, you can feel confident that you are giving yourself the best possible chance to get the score you need!

ISLPR versus IELTS:

ISLPR Test Format compared to the IELTS Test Format:

• Exam length: ISLPR takes 2 hours and is one-to-one; IELTS is a 3-hour test in an exam room with others, plus around 15 minutes fir the speaking section, one-to-one with an examiner
• Exam focus: ISLPR is directly related to your work area whereas IELTS can be on a broad range of academic topics, and ISLPR has emphasis on cultural understanding regarding issues to do with living and working in Australia while IELTS does not
• What's Different about the ISLPR Test. This test is similar to IELTS in that it does test all four skills; however, the tasks are less predictable and are designed for each individual candidate’s specialization, so students cannot just prepare according to an imagined "formula"; they must demonstrate the appropriate levels of English language skills required for their role as a teacher - usually 4444 for Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. 
  
• Scoring: For teacher registration in Australia a score of 7 for reading and writing and 8 for speaking and listening is required; for the ISLPR test you need 4-4-4-4 in each section for teacher registration.
• Retaking one section of the test: one section only of the test: For ISLPR  you can retake 1 or 2 sections of the test if you missed out on getting your needed score in all 4 sections and for IELTS, you can retake one section only.
• *Queensland teachers please note: if you live in Queensland, they officially do not allow you to retake one section of the ISLPR test for teacher registration, however, you can request this when you fill in your application for teacher registration and they will consider this: https://www.qct.edu.au/registration/application-process. 

Common Test Criteria for ISLPR, IELTS and OET:

Speaking Criteria: 

-fluency and ability to communicate clearly

- pronunciation: intonation, word stress, rhythm and linking between words

-vocabulary range and accuracy

-grammar range and accuracy

- complex sentence and collocation usage

-overall natural, native speaker like expression

Listening Criteria:

-listening comprehension ability- including speed, register, accents

-understanding of words and general meaning of a passage

-memory -remembering what was said

- recognising discourse markers/ structuring words to help understand

Reading Criteria:

- speed and understanding general meaning and details

-vocabulary

-discourse markers to understand structure

Writing Criteria:

- task completion - carefully addressing the whole question and instructions

-developing your ideas fully

-having an accurate range of vocabulary and grammar

- including a number of collocations and complex sentence structures

- correct punctuation and spelling,

-appropriate register (formal vs informal tone)

- use of a range of linking words within sentences and between sentences and paragraphs 

- native speaker-like expression

IELTS and OET Lessons Australia-wide 

The advantage of having an IELTS /OET tutor: We offer IELTS and OET lessons Australia-wide. Without a doubt, having one- to- one tuition with an experienced IELTS or OET tutor can make a huge difference to the score you achieve in your test. Also, we know these tests are not cheap to do so why not get high-quality help before you sit the test. That way you will know the best test methods and strategies, as well as gaining a deep understanding of what the examiner is looking for to meet the test criteria, which will increase your chances of achieving your target score more quickly..

It's 50% language ability and 50% exam strategy: Our expert IELTS and OET teachers will also quickly be able to identify any weak areas in your language and work with you to make the improvements and the advancement you need in your English skills.  After all, for academic English exams, it's 50% language ability and 50% exam strategy that will enable you to succeed.. Importantly, working with an experienced, supportive IELTS or OET tutor will also result in you feeling a lot more confident, relaxed and in control on test day so you can turn your IELTS or ISLPR test day from a nightmare into  into a positive, even enjoyable experience!

Fast-track Your Exam Preparation Progress

Work on your skills and your strategies : We teachers at Speak Better English understand that these tests are not just a lottery - they are generally a good judge of how strong your English skills are in the four areas: speaking writing reading and listening. If you are continually getting a certain result, that is telling you something about your English level... So if you put in the effort to get the ISLPR, IELTS or OET result you need, you will definitely improve your English as well! Having an experienced expert teacher to guide you and provide valuable feedback and corrections will definitely fast track your progress and maximize your chances of achieving your target score. 

Note: If you are not sure which test to take, whether to sit for IELTS or ISLPR, or IELTS or OET, we are happy to discuss this issue, and will offer you sample ISLPR writing tasks, sample IELTS writing tasks, or sample OET writing tasks and then provide informal (and free) feedback to help you decide.