IELTS listening

How long is the Listening test?

• 10 mins

• 20 mins

• 30 mins

• 40 mins

How many questions are there in the IELTS listening test?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

How many sections are there in the IELTS listening test?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Do you have 10 mins at the end to transfer your answers into the answer sheet?

• Yes

• Yes

• Yes

• Yes

What types of recordings are typically used in the IELTS Listening test?

• Conversations between two people

• Lectures or monologues

• Both of the above

How many times will you hear each recording in the IELTS

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

What should you do during the short pauses given after each section in the IELTS Listening test?

• Review your answers

• Read the next set of questions

• Relax and prepare for the next section

What should you do if you are unsure about an answer in the IELTS Listening test?

• Leave it blank

• Guess the answer

• Ask the invigilator for help

What is section 1 about?

• A conversation between 2 people about an everyday topic e.g. making a hotel reservation or hiring a car)

• A conversation between 3 people about an everyday topic e.g. making a hotel reservation or hiring a car)

• A conversation between 4 people about an everyday topic e.g. making a hotel reservation or hiring a car)

What is section 2 about?

• A person talking about a non-academic subject

• Two people talking about a non-academic subject

• Three people talking about a non-academic subject