What is the syllabus of IELTS exam?

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3 months ago

The IELTS exam syllabus can be checked from below.

IELTS Academic Sections

Section Description

IELTS Listening Section

Test takers will have to listen to recorded texts and answer questions accordingly. On this section, there are:

  • 4 recorded texts

  • 40 questions 

IELTS Reading Section

Test takers would be given lengthy passages to read and answer corresponding questions. There are:

  • 3 passages

  • 40 questions

IELTS Writing Section

Candidates would be required to attempt two tasks addressing topics of broad relevance:

  • Writing Task 1 (150 words)

  • Writing Task 2 (250 words)

IELTS Speaking Section

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.

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Lamya Kaushik
a year ago
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 Tra

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