The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized English language test that assesses your English language skills in four areas: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The test is designed to measure your ability to communicate effectively in English for academic or professional purposes.
The IELTS test is available in two formats: Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening sections are the same for both formats, but the Reading and Writing sections are different.
International English Language Testing System
1. Listening:
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes’ transfer time for the paper-based test)
- Format: 40 questions
2. Reading:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: 3 passages
3. Writing:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: 2 tasks
4. Speaking:
- Duration: 11-14 minutes
- Format: 3 parts
IELTS Exam
Syllabus
Listening
Audio recordings of various accents and topics, including conversations, lectures, and monologues
Reading
Academic or general training texts on a variety of topics
Writing
Tests vocabulary, reading comprehension, and critical thinking.
- Task 1:
- Academic: Graph or chart description (150 words)
- General Training: Letter or email (150 words)
- Task 2: Essay on a given topic (250 words)
Speaking
- Part 1: Personal questions about yourself and your experiences (4-5 minutes)
- Part 2: Monologue on a given topic (3-4 minutes)
- Part 3: Discussion of the topic from Part 2 (4-5 minutes)