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    Understanding the

    IELTS test format


    The test for study, work and life

    You will take the Listening, Reading and Writing sections in this
    specific order on the same day.
    The Speaking component may be taken on the same day or within
    7 days of the other components, depending on local arrangements.

    Choose the right test

    IELTS Academic test IELTS General Training test

    The IELTS Academic test is for test takers The IELTS General Training test is for
    wishing to undertake academic study at test takers wishing to study at below
    the undergraduate or postgraduate degree level, work or emigrate to an
    level in an English-speaking country. English-speaking country.

    30

    LISTENING
    There are four parts with related questions. There are four parts with related questions.
    LISTENING

    A range of native-speaker accents is minutes A range of native-speaker accents is


    used. All standard varieties of English used.All standard varieties of English
    are accepted as responses in all parts are acceptedas responses in all parts
    of the test. For IELTS on paper +10 minutes to of the test.
    transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

    Three long sections with tasks. Three sections with tasks:


    • Section 1: Two or three factual texts
    R E A D IN G

    R E A D IN G
    Texts ranging from the descriptive and factual • Section 2: Two short, work-related
    to the discursive and analytical.
    Text might include non-verbal material such
    60 factual texts
    • Section 3: One longer text on a topic
    as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. minutes of general interest
    Texts are authentic and are sourced from Texts are authentic and are sourced from
    books, journals and newspapers. books and newspapers.

    There are two tasks: There are two tasks:

    60
    WR ITIN G

    WR ITIN G

    Task 1 – summarise, describe or explain a table, Task 1 – letter writing task of at least
    graph, chart or diagram in 150 words. 150 words.
    minutes
    Task 2 – short essay task of at least 250 words. Task 2 – short essay task of at least
    250 words.

    There are three parts: There are three parts:


    SPEA K ING

    SPEA K ING

    Short questions, speaking at length about a Short questions, speaking at length about
    familiar topic, and a structured discussion. 11–14 a familiar topic, and a structured discussion.
    minutes
    The Speaking test is a face-to-face conversation The Speaking test is a face-to-face
    with a real person making similar to a real-life conversation with a real person making
    situation. similar to a real-life situation.

    Prepare for IELTS with video lessons, tips and advice available on /TakeIELTS Official
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