IELTS Syllabus
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The IELTS syllabus test your skills in four main areas – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The Listening and Speaking parts are same for both Academic and General Training types. But the Reading and Writing sections are different depending on which version you take.
Test Section | Academic Format | General Training Format | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
Listening | 4 parts, 40 questions | Same as Academic | 30 minutes |
Reading | 3 passages, 40 questions | 3 sections, 40 questions | 60 minutes |
Writing |
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| 60 minutes |
Speaking | 3 parts: Interview, Monologue, Discussion | Same as Academic | 11–14 minutes |
New answer posted
9 months agoContributor-Level 10
The Listening is 30 minutes. Reading and Writing are exactly 60 minutes each without any break. The Speaking is very fast, it takes only 11 to 14 minutes to finish.
New answer posted
11 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The IELTS exam syllabus can be checked from below.
IELTS Academic Sections | Section Description |
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Test takers will have to listen to recorded texts and answer questions accordingly. On this section, there are:
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Test takers would be given lengthy passages to read and answer corresponding questions. There are:
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Candidates would be required to attempt two tasks addressing topics of broad relevance:
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Divided into 3 parts, the Speaking Section will require the candidates to:
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New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 9
In IELTS, there are four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. There are two different IELTS tests: Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening sections are the same in both tests, but the Reading and Writing sections are different.IELTS Test Syllabus Overview
Test Component Academic IELTS Time Allotted
Listening 4 sections, 40 questions 30 minutes
Reading 3 passages, 40 questions 60 minutes
Writing Task 1: Describe data; Task 2: Essay 60 minutes
Speaking Part 1: Background; Part 2: Topic; Part 3: Discussion 11-14 minutes
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
In the IELTS Speaking test there is a face-to-face interview between the test taker and the examiner. The Speaking test includes 3 parts which are mentioned above. Here, candidates are assessed on the following parameters:
- Grammar
- Pronunciation
- Lexical resource
- Fluency
The Speaking test is recorded and marked based on the applicant's performance. Applicants should be careful how they attempt this section.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In order to score band 8.0 on IELTS in the Writing section is by:
- By reading regularly and building a good vocabulary.
- Read books, newspapers, journals and other material helpful for acing the IELTS Writing section.
- Time each question, assess the requirements and then attempt the question.
- Ensure that there is a logical flow of information and there is coherence in writing.
- Avoid grammatical or spelling mistakes, recheck what is written.
- Choose the right kind of words and be precise with your writing tasks.
- Apprach each Task based on the requirement, avoid using non-popular or offensive opinions and be neutral with the responses.
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New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
The subject of IELTS Reading section on the Academic IELTS is based on common topics of interest. These topics are mostly academically sourced topics that make up the three passages on this section. The topics on which the IELTS Readin section are tested can be from different subjects of:
- Science & Engineering
- Social Science
- Technology
- Business
- Humanities
- Environment
- Education
- Psychology
- Economics
- Agriculture
The list is endless and the topics can vary at large for IELTS Academic - Reading section. Thus, applicants can prepare for the IELTS Reading section and can find material at: IELTS Reading: Practice Test with Answers
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