Listening
IELTS Listening Test
The Listening test lasts roughly 30 minutes.
There's an additional 10 minutes for transferring answers if taken on paper.
There are 40 questions in 2 Sections of 10. Each are a little different...
Section 1
A social conversation between two speakers.
Expect to have to spell names and identify correct numbers.
Section 2
A monologue (one person speaking) in a familiar context.
This is often a tour guide or someone describing a place.
Expect MCQs and a map.
Section 3
An academic conversation usually between a tutor and 1 or 2 students.
Expect it to have a university or other academic setting.
Section 4
An academic monologue, usually a lecture on a specific topic.
Expect more challenging vocabulary and no break between questions!
These are just some small pieces of advice to follow.
IELTS Listening is unlike 'normal' listening. It is a skill, the more you practice, the better you will get!
Practice makes Perfect!