You must take the hearing, reading, and writing examinations from the four IELTS modules sequentially in both types of exams. The speaking exam typically happens in the late afternoon. The examiner may, however, arrange it up to seven days before or after. You will receive a call from your neighbourhood IELTS test centre with information about the time and place.
The IELTS listening test lasts for roughly 30 minutes, plus an additional 10 minutes for entering attempted responses onto the answer sheet. Both the academic and general training components of the IELTS use the same listening exam style.
Candidates must listen to four recordings of native speakers' writings, chats, and monologues. Additionally, they must write responses to a number of questions. The capacity to comprehend main ideas, in-depth factual information, discern speakers' perspectives and attitudes, comprehend the purpose/context of what is said, and be able to follow the development of ideas are all covered in the test.
The IELTS reading test lasts for roughly 60 minutes. It measures reading comprehension with the use of 40 questions of various categories. The test consists of reading the gist, reading main concepts, reading detail, skimming, grasping logical argument, identifying writers’ beliefs, behaviour, and goal.
Reading assessments for several IELTS exam types
IELTS offers two different kinds of reading examinations in English:
Three lengthy texts—ranging from discursive and analytical to descriptive and factual—make up the reading test. Complex texts from journals, books, periodicals, and newspapers are used. These materials were chosen with non-native English speakers in mind, but they are suitable for anyone registering for undergraduate or graduate courses or seeking professional registration.
Three passages with tasks are part of this IELTS reading test. By requiring you to read passages from announcements, novels, commercials, company handbooks, and instructions, it tests your reading comprehension. Reading comprehension in the English language is measured by these passages.
IELTS writing tests typically last one hour.
This test consists of two broad interest themes that are appropriate for anyone enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programmes.
In task 1, students are given a graph, table, chart, or diagram and are required to describe, summarise, or otherwise explain the data in accordance with their level of proficiency in English. Students may be required to define data, outline the steps of a process, or provide a description of an item or an event.
In assignment 2, applicants must compose an essay in which they address the topic, argument, or point of view. Remember that both activities require formal written responses.
Two writing problems from the IELTS general training test are based on topics of interest to everyone.
Candidates will be given a situation in task 1 and instructed to draught a letter asking for details or explaining the circumstance. The letter's style might range from informal to official to personal.
Students must reply to the point of view, argument, or problem in task 2 by writing an essay. The essay has to be slightly more personal in style than the academic writing task 2 essay.
The speaking proficiency test lasts between 11 and 14 minutes. It's interesting to note that the speaking test for IELTS academic and IELTS general training is the same.
The IELTS speaking test is an in-person interview that evaluates your spoken English proficiency.
The examiner records this test, take note.
The speaking test is divided into three sections:
Students must respond to open-ended questions in assignment 1 about themselves and common subjects including their families, homes, jobs, studies, and hobbies. Takes about four to five minutes.
In task 2, students are given a card and asked to discuss a certain subject. Before speaking for two minutes on the subject, they get a minute to prepare. A question or two on the same subject may also be asked by the examiner.
Students must respond to additional questions regarding the subject in task 3. These inquiries give students the chance to go into greater detail about more esoteric topics and concepts. This section lasts between four and five minutes.