Know the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test format before you prepare and sit for the test.

1. IELTS Preparation

3. IELTS
Test Format

4. IELTS
Test Format

5. IELTS Test Format
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) evaluates
you on all four language skills –
The total test time is 2 Hours 44 Minutes plus 10 minutes of transfer time.

6. IELTS Test Format
The Listening (L), Reading (R), and Writing (W) components of the test
are always completed immediately after each other and with no break.
You will do the Listening component first followed by the Reading and
Writing components of the test. Depending on the test center, the
Speaking test may be taken up to 7 days either before or after the test
date.

7. IELTS Test Format – Listening
30 Minutes Audio + 10 Mins Transfer Time

8. IELTS Test Format – Listening
 You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a
series of questions.
Recording 1
Recording 2
Recording 3
Recording 4
a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context.
a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local
facilities.
a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training
context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.
a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.

9. IELTS Test Format – Listening
Assessors will be looking for evidence of your ability to understand
the main ideas and detailed factual information, the opinions and
attitudes of speakers, the purpose of an utterance, and evidence
of your ability to follow the development of ideas.

10. IELTS Test format – Reading
Total Time: 60 minutes
Academic
General
Training
The Reading section consists of 40 questions

11. IELTS Test format – Reading
Designed to test a wide range of reading skills
Reading for gist Reading for detail
Reading for main ideas
Understanding logical
argument
Skimming
Recognizing writers'
opinions, attitudes,
and purpose
These include

12. IELTS Test format – Reading
Academic Reading
Passage Types
The Reading test for Academic module consists of three long texts which can be
descriptive, factual, and analytical. The texts are taken from magazines, books,
newspapers, or journals and are apt for individuals who want to pursue university
education or professional registration overseas.

13. IELTS Test format – Reading
General Training
Reading Passage
Types
Excerpts in the Reading test for General Training module are taken
from the newspaper, books, notices, company handbooks,
advertisements, and magazines. You need to read them well to
answer the questions that follow.

14. IELTS Test format – Reading
Common Question Types

15. IELTS Test format – Writing (AC)
IELTS Academic Writing test
(60 minutes)
IELTS Academic comprises topics suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students
Task 1 Task 2
&

16. IELTS Test format – Writing (AC)
Task 1
There will be a table, chart, graph, or diagram that you will have to describe, explain or
summarize in your own words. You might also be asked to explain the data shown, and
the stages and working of a process.
Minimum: 150 Words
Task 2
You will have to write an essay as a response to an argument, problem, or opinion.
Minimum: 250 Words

17. IELTS Academic Writing test
(60 minutes)
Task 1 Task 2
&
IELTS Test format – Writing (GT)

18. IELTS Test format – Writing (GT)
Task 1
You will have to write a letter to request information on or explain the given situation.
You may choose to write it informally or formally. Minimum:
Minimum: 150 Words
Task 2
You will have to write an essay as a response to an argument, problem, or opinion. You
may choose to write it in an informal style.
Minimum: 250 Words

19. 11–14 minutes
face-to-face
IELTS Test format – Speaking
The speaking section assesses your use of spoken English. Every test is recorded.
The speaking test can be divided into 3 parts

20. IELTS Test format – Speaking
Part 1
The examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a
range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies, and
interests. This part lasts between four and five minutes.

21. IELTS Test format – Speaking
Part 2
You will be given a card which asks you to talk about a
particular topic. You will have one minute to prepare
before speaking for up to two minutes.

22. IELTS Test format – Speaking
Part 3
You will be asked further questions about the topic in
Part 2. These will give you the opportunity to discuss
more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test
lasts between four and five minutes.

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