The IELTS Listening test consists of four sections and 40 questions

Section 1: A conversation between two people set in a daily life context, i.e., A conversation in an educational institution

Section 2: A monologue set in a daily life context, i.e., speech about local facilities.

Section 3: A conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, i.e., Students discussing academic modules with the university mentor.

Section 4: A monologue on an academic subject, i.e., A lecture in the university.

Reading test will take about 60 minutes. It consists of 40 questions. 

Academic Reading Test:

The IELTS Academic reading test includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. 

General Reading test:

IELTS General reading test includes three passages with tasks. You will have to read paragraphs taken from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are usually daily life situations you will face on a daily basis.

Academic writing test:

It consists of two sections, section one consists of various types of visual representation. The candidates are expected to elaborate the visual representation in at least 150 words. Section two consists of a topic to write on where candidates elaborate an argument or a situation in not less or more than 250 words.

General writing test:

It includes two sections which are based on topics of general interest. In section one you will be exposed to a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information. Letter can be formal, informal or personal. In Section two you will be asked to write a response to a point of view, argument or situation. The essay can also be personal than the academic test.

SPEAKING: 11-14 minutes

The exam consists of three tasks. Task one is typically an interview in which the examiner requests a personal introduction. The interview can last up to 4-5 minutes. In the second task, the candidate is given a task sheet with a topic to speak on. The examiner may ask a few questions about your topic at the end of the two minutes. The third task is related to the previous task.