The most common mistakes that are repeated in IELTS Listening Sections are
- Not reading the questions and instructions properly.
- Losing Focus in the middle of the exam.
- Getting stuck on one question and do not attempt the next one until it's answered.
- Spelling and grammar mistakes.
- Poor time management.
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The most frequent mistakes in IELTS Listening are failing to preview the questions before the audio, and getting confused during listening. Many candidates lose focus and miss answers since they are distracted. Spelling errors are frequent and may lose marks even if the answer is correct. Poor time
Upvote I am telling you the 5 common mistakes for IELTS exam .
1. Not reading questions beforehand (Read Carefully)
2. Spelling mistakes (Human -Error Be focus)
3. Poor time management (Use Time Schedule)
4. Ignoring word limits (Check the word limit)
5. Falling for distractors in the audio (Be Focused on recor
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The minimum IELTS scores or equivalent will vary for the PG courses. For the first-year international students, the minimum and recommended scores mentioned by MIT University are given below-
Tests | Minimum Score | Recommended Score |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL | 90 | 100 |
IELTS | 7 | 7.5 |
PTE | 65 | 70 |
Duolingo | 120 | 125 |
The IELTS exam pattern in 2026 is same. It still has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
| Section | Duration | Questions/Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 30 minutes | 40 questions |
| Reading | 60 minutes | 40 questions |
| Writing | 60 minutes | 2 tasks |
| Speaking | 11–14 minutes | 3 parts |
The first three parts (Listening, Reading, and Writing) are taken together on the same day. The Speaking test can be on the same day or up to 7 days before or after.
Yes, Indian students can enroll at Brown Uni without submitting IELTS score. Students can submit an alternative proof of English proficiency. This includes other tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE.
Given below are the minimum scores accepted for each test:
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 5.5 |
| IELTS | 8.0 |
| DET | 130 |
| PTE English | 75 |
| Cambridge English | 191 |
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Students can also submit valid score for e
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