IELTS Listening & Reading Overview

How long is the IELTS Listening test?

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

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 minutes at the end to transfer your answer into the answer sheet?

• Yes, for both paper-based and computer-based tests.

• No, for both paper-based and computer-based tests.

• Yes, for paper-based test only.

• Yes, for computer-based test only.

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 Listening test?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• How many times as you like

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 Part 1 of the IELTS Listening test 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 Part 2 of the IELTS Listening test 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