KEY POINTS for IELTS LISTENING (Academic and General Training)
Essential Points to know before Attempting both IELTS Modules
Duration: Total 40 Minutes
- 30 minutes for listening to the audio
- Additional 10 minutes to transfer answers (Paper-based test)
- 2 minutes to check answers (Computer-based test)
Content:
No difference in content between Academic and General Training Listening tests.
Test Structure:
- Sections:4 (same for both Academic & General Training)
- Questions: 40 (10 per section)
Assessment Criteria:
Each question is worth one mark. There is no negative marking.
IELTS Listening Track:
You will hear the audio track ONLY ONCE.
Spelling Guidelines:
Both British and American Spelling Versions are accepted.
Answer Format:
Both UPPERCASE and LOWERCASE are accepted, but I recommend using UPPERCASE for transferring your answers.
Instructions:
Follow specific instructions carefully, such as “Write no more than THREE WORDS. You may write one, two, or three words, but never more than three.
TEST FORMAT
QUESTION TYPES
QUESTION OUTLINE
You can check the following books and practice all the possible varieties of questions that can be asked in IELTS Listening:
I truly hope this clears all your doubts regarding IELTS Listening. If you still have any doubts, you can drop your queries in the contact form.
