IELTS Preparation Guide

IELTS Exam Overview

The International English Language Testing System tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Listening (30 minutes)

4 sections, 40 questions. Tips: read questions before listening, watch for distractors, spell correctly.

Reading (60 minutes)

3 passages, 40 questions. Types: True/False/Not Given, matching, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice.

Writing (60 minutes)

Task 1: Describe a graph/chart/table (150 words). Task 2: Essay (250 words).

Tips: plan before writing, use linking words, address all parts of the question.

Speaking (11-14 minutes)

Part 1: Introduction questions. Part 2: Cue card (2 min talk). Part 3: Discussion.

Tips: don't memorize answers, expand your answers, use varied vocabulary and grammar.

Band Scores

9 = Expert | 7-8 = Good/Very Good | 5-6 = Modest/Competent | Below 5 = Limited

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