What is the syllabus of IELTS exam?

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    Lamya Kaushik hard worker, passionate to do new things, | Guide-Level 12

    6 months 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 Training)
    Three-part one-on-one conversation.
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    Ranjeeta Grag

    6 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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