What is the difference between general English and ielts?

Question

I had to atudy English language upto post graduation in genral english. I studied Poetry, prose, history of enlish litrature, grammer, composition. Only then I could be able to speak English. Now a days people want to speak english within two months joining IELTS. How can it be possible?

Answer 1

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP Education Australia. Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module:

The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education.
The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, by an increasing number of academic institutions in the USA, and by various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia and Canada.

Answer 2

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) system designed to assess the level of English of people who want to study or work in countries and regions where English is the language of communication TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) standardized test required from students who wish to study at American colleges and universities and whose native language is not English