IELTS TEST FORMAT & PRACTICE MATERIALS
IELTS consists of four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Listening(30 minutes)
- 40 questions total
- 4 recorded audio clips (monologues and conversations)
- Topics range from everyday situations to academic discussions
- You’ll hear each recording only once
- Test your ability to understand the main ideas and specific factual information
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Reading(60 minutes)
IELTS Academic
- 3 long texts ranging from descriptive to factual and analytical
- Texts may include diagrams and illustrations
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IELTS General Training
- Extracts from books, magazines, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and more
- Focuses on everyday reading and workplace-related content
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Question Types
- Multiple choice
- Identifying information (True/False/Not Given)
- Matching headings and sentence completion
Writing(60 minutes)
IELTS Academic
- Task 1: Describe visual information (charts, graphs, maps, or diagrams)
- Task 2: Write an essay responding to a point of view or problem
IELTS General Training
- Task 1: Write a letter (formal or informal)
- Task 2: Write an essay on a general topic
Speaking(11-14 minutes)
The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview with a certified examiner. It is divided into three parts.
- Introduction and Interview: General questions about yourself, family, hobbies, etc.
- Individual Long Turn: You are given a topic and have 1 minute to prepare. Then, you speak on the topic for 2 minutes.
- Tow-Way Discussion: A discussion with the examiner on broader issues related to the topic.