The IELTS Exam - Gaining in Popularity

In this globalizing world, foreign language competency is emerging as an essential skill alongside numeracy and literacy in your native language. Currently the language of choice is English, although other languages are likely to become equally important, if not on a global basis - at least on a regional basis. If you are a non-native English speaker you may need to "prove" your level of English competency to get that job you want, gain entry to your university of choice, or to be allowed to immigrate to a new land. So, how should you go about proving your English level? Answer, the IELTS test.