What is the syllabus of IELTS exam?
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IELTS Test Component
Brief Description
Listening (Same for Academic and General Training)
Four sections, 40 items
Reading (Different for Academic and General Training)
Three sections, 40 items
Writing (Different for Academic and General Training)
Two tasks
Speaking (Same for Academic and General Training)
Three-part one-on-one conversation. -
The IELTS exam syllabus can be checked from below.
IELTS Academic Sections
Section Description
Test takers will have to listen to recorded texts and answer questions accordingly. On this section, there are:
4 recorded texts
40 questions
Test takers would be given lengthy passages to read and answer corresponding questions. There are:
3 passages
40 questions
Candidates would be required to attempt two tasks addressing topics of broad relevance:
Writing Task 1 (150 words)
Writing Task 2 (250 words)
Divided into 3 parts, the Speaking Section will require the candidates to:
Answer general questions about themselves
Talk on a particular topic on cue cards and,
Answer questions connected to Part 2.
Similar Questions for you
You may be given:
Bar charts, Line graphs, Pie charts, Tables, Diagrams, Maps, Process descriptions
You should write at least 150 words for Writing Task 1, but the ideal word count ranges between 160 and 180. Writing less than 150 words will result in a penalty.
Ideally, the report should comprise a Summary of the 3-Step Approach.
Introduction: Paraphrase the question.
Overview: Highlight the dominating feature.
Specific Details: Explain critical data with specific figures or comparisons in 2 body paragraphs.
Start by looking at which context you can use the words in. You can establish associations between new words and familiar concepts. To aid memorisation, practice actively by using the words in daily life.
The speaking test lasts around 11-14 minutes. The test includes 3 parts - Introduction & Interview (Part 1); Cue cards (Part 2); Follow-up discussion (Part 3).
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