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There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version. There is also a separate test offered by the IELTS test partners, called IELTS Life Skills:

IELTS Academic is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.
IELTS General Training is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS Life Skills is intended for those who need to prove their English speaking and listening skills at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1 or B1 and can be used to apply for a ‘family of a settled person’ visa, indefinite leave to remain or citizenship in the UK.

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions, by over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and by various professional organisations across the world.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English language test. More than 2 million IELTS tests were taken last year.

Taking IELTS opens doors – it can help you live, study and work around the world. More than 9,000 organisations worldwide accept IELTS, including Government, academic and employment institutions. In fact, IELTS is the only English language test accepted for immigration purposes by all countries that require one.

IELTS test format explained

Test takers who understand the format of IELTS are at an advantage. Make sure you’re familiar with how IELTS testing works.

There are two IELTS tests available, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Both tests are graded in exactly the same way.

You’ll take the first three parts of the test on the same day, in the following order: Listening, Reading and Writing (there are no breaks between these tests). Your Speaking test will be held either on the same day or seven days before or after that, depending on local arrangements.

Video-Call Speaking test

From July 2020, some of our IELTS test centres will start delivering the IELTS Speaking test via video calls. This means more flexibility and more availability of IELTS Speaking tests.

You will take the Video-Call Speaking test at an official IELTS test centre with the same high standard of identity verification. The test will be exactly the same as the in-person Speaking test in terms of content, scoring, timing, level of difficulty, question format and security arrangements. Delivered by an IELTS Speaking Examiner, the video-call Speaking test will maintain the face-to-face feature of the in-person Speaking test.

This test is currently available in Albania, Egypt, Hong Kong, Malaysia, North Macedonia, Oman, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

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The IELTS Listening test is designed to assess a wide range of listening skills, including how well you

understand main ideas and specific factual information
recognise the opinions, attitudes and purpose of a speaker
follow the development of an argument

Listening

Format	You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions. Recording 1: a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context. Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities Recording 3: a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment. Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture
Timing	The IELTS Listening test takes approximately 30 minutes, and you are allowed an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers from your question booklet to your answer sheet.
Number of Questions	40 questions
Task Types	A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelling, form/note/table/flow-chart/summary completion, sentence completion.
Marks	Each correct answer receives one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.
Answer sheet	Download the Listening test answer sheet. (329KB

Reading

You will need to read quickly and efficiently, and manage your time. You will be asked to read three different passages and respond to related questions in your IELTS Reading test. The content of the Reading test is different for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests.

The IELTS Reading test is designed to assess a wide range of reading skills, including how well you

read for the general sense of a passage
read for the main ideas
read for detail
understand inferences and implied meaning
recognise a writer’s opinions, attitudes and purpose
follow the development of an argument

Academic Reading

Format	Three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. These are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. They have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration.
Timing	60 minutes including the transfer time
Number of Questions	40 questions
Task Types	Fill gaps in a passage of written text or in a table, match headings to written text to diagrams or charts, complete sentences, give short answers to open questions, answer multiple choice questions
Marks	Each correct answer receives one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.
Answer sheet	Download the Reading test answer sheet (97KB)

Writing

The IELTS Writing test is designed to assess a wide range of writing skills, including how well you

write a response appropriately
organise ideas
use a range of vocabulary and grammar accurately

Academic Writing

Format	Write in a formal style in the IELTS Academic Writing test. In Task 1 you will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram. You will be asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. This might involve describing and explaining data, describing the stages of a process or how something works, or describing an object or event. In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You should find the issues interesting and easy to understand.
Timing	The IELTS Writing test takes 60 minutes. Spend 20 minutes on Task 1, and 40 minutes on Task 2. You will need to manage your own time, so make sure you move on to Task 2 after 20 minutes.
Number of Questions	2 questions
Task Types	Two tasks: Task 1 and Task 2. You will be asked to write at least 150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2
Marks	Your Writing test will be marked by a certificated IELTS examiner. Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1 in the IELTS Writing test. Scores are reported in whole and half bands

General Training Writing

Format	The topics used in the IELTS General Training Writing test are of general interest. In Task 1 you will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. You can write the letter in a personal, semi-formal or formal style. In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You can use a fairly personal style.
Timing	The IELTS Writing test takes 60 minutes. Spend 20 minutes on Task 1, and 40 minutes on Task 2. You will need to manage your own time, so make sure you move on to Task 2 after 20 minutes.
Number of Questions	2 questions
Task Types	Two tasks: Task 1 and Task 2. You will be asked to write at least 150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2
Marks	Your Writing test will be marked by a certificated IELTS examiner. Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1 in the IELTS Writing test. Scores are reported in whole and half bands

Speaking

You will talk to a certified examiner in the IELTS Speaking test. The test is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get. A variety of accents may be used, and the test will be recorded.

The content of the IELTS Speaking test is the same for both the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests.

The IELTS Speaking test is designed to assess a wide range of skills.

The examiner will want to see how well you can

communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences; to do this you will need to answer a range of questions
speak at length on a given topic using appropriate language
organise your ideas coherently
express and justify your opinions
analyse, discuss and speculate about issues

Make sure that you relax and talk fluently. You will need to speak naturally.

Format

Part 1: The examiner will introduce him or herself and ask you to introduce yourself and confirm your identity. The examiner will ask you general questions on familiar topics, e.g. home, family, work, studies and interests. This section should help you relax and talk naturally.

Part 2: The examiner will give you a task card which asks you to talk about a particular topic, including points to include in your talk. You will be given one minute to prepare and make notes. You will then be asked to talk for 1-2 minutes on the topic. You will not be interrupted during this time, so it is important to keep talking. The examiner will then ask you one or two questions on the same topic.

Part 3: The examiner will ask you further questions which are connected to the topic of Part 2. These questions are designed to give you an opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.

Timing

11-14 minutes

Marks

You will be assessed on your performance throughout the test by certificated IELTS examiners. You will be marked on the four criteria: fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, pronunciation. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.

Video-Call Speaking test

From July 2020, some of our IELTS test centres will start delivering the IELTS Speaking test via video calls. This means more flexibility and more availability of IELTS Speaking tests.

For more information, please contact us.

How to set IELTS entry scores

When establishing the IELTS scores required for entry to your organisation, consider:

your organisation’s English proficiency expectations
the preferred skill sets of applicants
the standard of language skills required (e.g. for presenting, researching, teaching etc.).

These considerations will help you set your overall IELTS band score, as well as individual scores for each section: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Guidelines for educational institutions

The table below outlines the required IELTS band scores for different courses.

Remember that many factors may affect students’ performance, with language ability being just one of these factors.

Band Score	Linguistically demanding academic courses	Linguistically less demanding academic courses	Linguistically demanding training courses	Linguistically less demanding training courses
7.5-9	Acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable
7.0	Probably acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable
6.5	English study needed	Probably acceptable	Acceptable	Acceptable
6.0	English study needed	English study needed	Probably acceptable	Acceptable
5.5	English study needed	English study needed	English study needed	Probably acceptable

IELTS Scores Guide

Whether you’re a teacher, employer or course designer, the IELTS Scores Guide is a handy tool that helps you to understand how IELTS scores reflect language ability.

The Scores Guide includes:

videos of spoken presentations at varying points on the banding scale, with comments from examiners
sample writing tasks supplied by test takers at various points on the 9-band scale, with comments from examiners
questions and answer samples from Listening and Reading tests
a supporting booklet, including a summary of the test format and IELTS assessment criteria
surveys to assist you when setting your score requirements
advice on setting up a score-setting committee.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Find out answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about IELTS.

What is IELTS Test?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.

Which Organisations accepts IELTS Test?

IELTS is accepted by more than 10,000 organisations worldwide. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies and multinational companies.

Who owns the IELTS Test?

IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. International teams of writers contribute to IELTS test materials. Ongoing research ensures that IELTS remains fair and unbiased. Test writers from different English-speaking countries develop IELTS content so it reflects real-life situations.

Why are there two types of IELTS Test?

There are two types of the IELTS test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.

The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take.

Which IELTS test should I take ?

Please go to Which test should I take? and read the description of the Academic and General Training tests. Individual organisations have different requirements. Make sure you check which IELTS test the organisation you are applying to is asking for. Note that you must know which type to take when you complete the online application form.

What is the IELTS test format and how long will it take?

The IELTS test has four sections Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11-14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. you'll take the first three sections of the test on the same day, in the following order: Listening, Reading and Writing (there are no breaks between these tests). Your Speaking test will be held either on the same day or seven days before or two days after that, depending on local arrangements.

What help is available for IELTS test takers with visual, hearing,speaking or learning difficulties?

Our official IELTS test centres can help if you have visual, hearing, speaking or learning difficulties. If you need a modified version of IELTS, please give the test centre three months’ notice. If special arrangements (for example, extra time) need to be made then please give the test centre six weeks' notice. Your English language ability will be assessed objectively, regardless of any disability or special needs that you may have.

How are IELTS Test marked?

IELTS uses a 9-band scoring system to measure and report test scores in a consistent manner. You receive individual band scores for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and an Overall Band Score on a band scale from one to nine.

When can I take an IELTS Test?

IELTS is available on 48 fixed dates a year up to four times a month, depending on local demand.

How much does a IELTS test cost?

IELTS has a set fee for its test. The Academic and General Training tests are the same cost. When you apply online, you will be told the fee.

Is the IELTS test completed on one day?

The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are always completed immediately after each other and with no break. The Speaking test will be held either on the same day or seven days before or two days after that, depending on local arrangements.

Who sets the pass mark for IELTS test?

There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Scores are graded on the 9-band system. Each educational institution or organisation sets its own level of IELTS scores to meet its individual requirements

What can is bring to IELTS test room?

Only pens, pencils and erasers. You must bring the passport/national identity card you used on the IELTS Application Form to the test. You must leave everything else outside the testing room. Mobile phones, pagers and electronic devices of any kind must be switched off and placed with personal belongings in the area designated by the supervisor. If you do not switch off your phone/pager or any other electronic devices, or keep it on you, you will be disqualified. Personal watches are not allowed in the test room.

Which part of the IELTS test do I take first?

You will take the Listening test first, followed by the Reading and Writing tests (there are no breaks between these tests). Your Speaking test will be held either on the same day or seven days before or two days after that, depending on local arrangements.

What accent can be heared in the IELTS Listening and Speaking test?

As IELTS is an international test, a variety of English accents are used in both tests

Does the IELTS Listening tape provide instructions and pauses?

Yes. At the beginning, you hear instructions. Then you read section 1 questions, listen to section 1 and answer the questions.

Is there a similar period of 10 minutes in the IELTS Reading test transfer answers?

No. The Reading test is one hour, and you must write all your answers on the answer sheet in this time.

Can I use pen for the IELTS Reading and Listening test?

No. You must do it in pencil. The answer sheet is scanned by a computer which cannot read pen.

Can I make a note on the IELTS Listening and Reading question paper?

Yes. The IELTS Examiner will not see your question paper.

What is the IELTS Speaking test?

The Speaking test is a conversation with a certified IELTS Examiner. The Speaking test is made up of three parts. It is recorded on an audio cassette or a digital recorder.

What do I need for the IELTS Speaking test?

You must bring the same identification documents you supplied on your IELTS Application Form and used for the rest of the test. Your ID will be checked before you enter the interview room. Personal items, including electronic devices and watches, are not allowed in the Speaking test room.

What if I am not satisfied with my IELTS score?

If you would like to make an enquiry about your test results, you need to apply at the centre where you booked your test within six weeks of your test date. You can choose which sections of the test you want to have re-marked. There is a charge for an enquiry on IELTS test results (EOR), however this charge will be refunded if your score increases for any section of the test. Your result will normally be available in 2-21 days, depending on several factors including the number of sections requested for re-mark.

When will I receive my IELTS test result?

Your Test Report Form will be posted to you 13 days after your test date. Some test centres also provide SMS alerts and an Online Results Service. Keep your Test Report Form in a secure place as you only receive one copy.

What if I want to postpone or cancel my IELTS test application?

If you postpone or cancel your application more than 5 weeks before the test date, you will receive a refund minus an administration charge. If you postpone or cancel within 5 weeks of the test date, you will be charged the full fee unless you have a medical reason. If you provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date, you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost.

What if I am absent or sick on the test day?

If you are absent on the test day with no prior notice, you will lose your full fee. However, if you provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date, you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost.

What do I do if I lose my test report form?

Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for two years. Copies cannot be sent to test takers but we will send a TRF to your relevant institution or embassy. Up to five copies will be sent free of charge. Additional copies will incur a small administration charge. Talk to your test centre for further details.

How soon can I re-sit IELTS test?

There is no limit on sitting the test. However, we recommend you do additional study before taking the test again. Some test centres offer preparatory courses and language classes. You can also improve your skills by using the IELTS Official Practice Materials - ask for details.

What if I am delayed by the circumstances beyond my control?

The IELTS test centre may offer you a test on the next available test date.

Understand the IELTS test format

Take the time to understand the IELTS test format. There are two versions of the test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Both are graded in exactly the same way.

You will take the first three parts of the test all on one day in the following order: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There are no breaks between the first three tests.

You will take the Speaking test either on the same day, or 7 days before or after that, depending on local arrangements.

A range of native-speaker accents (North American, Australian, New Zealand and British) is used in the Listening test, and all standard varieties of English are accepted in responses in all parts of the test.

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Guide to question types used in IELTS Reading and Listening:

Multiple choice (Listening and Reading): You have to read a text or listen to a recording and answer some questions. In Listening multiple-choice tasks, you usually have to choose one of three possible answers (A,B or C) for each question, in Reading you usually choose one of four (A,B,C or D). In some multiple-choice tasks, you have to choose several options from a longer list.
Identifying Information (Reading): You have to read a text and a series of statements and decide if the statement agrees with the information in the text (‘true’), if the statement contradicts the information in the text (‘false’) or whether there is no information in the text to support the statement (‘not given’).
Identifying writer’s views/ claims (Reading): You read a text and a series of statements and say whether each statement agrees with the views/claims of the writer. For each statement, you answer ‘yes’ if the statement does, ‘no’ if the statement doesn’t, or ‘not given’ if there is no view/claim in the text to support the statement.
Matching Information (Reading): You have to locate specific information in a paragraph or section of a text.
Matching headings (Reading): You have to choose the correct headings for the paragraphs or sections of the text.
Matching features (Reading): You have to match numbered items to a set of features (e.g. people or dates) from the text.
Matching Sentence endings (Reading): you are given the first half of a sentence based on a text and you choose the best way to complete it from a list of possible options.
Sentence, Summary, Note, Table, Flow-chart completion (Listening and Reading): You listen to a recording, or read a text, and fill in the missing information. Sometimes you complete the task by choosing words from a box rather than words in a Listening/Reading text. There is a limit to the number of words you can use, so pay careful attention to this when you are deciding what your answer should be.
Form Completion (Listening): You listen to a recording and fill in the missing information in a form. You must pay careful attention to the maximum number of words you can write for each answer.
Diagram label completion (Reading):You complete labels on a diagram which relate to a description contained in the text. You must pay careful attention to the maximum number of words you can write for each answer.
Short-answer questions (Listening and Reading): You listen to a recording, or read a text, and write short answers to questions. You must pay careful attention to the maximum number of words you can write for each answer.
Matching (Listening):You listen to a recording and match each numbered item to one of a list of options (A,B,C etc.) according to the information you hear.
Plan, Map, Diagram Labelling (Listening): Youlisten to a recording and label the plan, map or diagram according to the information you hear.

General tips for Listening:

1. You only hear the recordings once – so write the answers as you listen.

2. Listen carefully to the introduction for each section and try to imagine what the speakers will talk about. This will give you useful information about the situation and the speaker.

3. In the real test, you have time at the beginning of each section to look at the task. Use this time well to read the questions and think about the topics.

4. The questions always follow the order of the recording. Don’t panic if you miss one question – look ahead and think about the next one.

5. Write clearly when you transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

6. When you transfer your answers to the answer sheet, don’t copy any extra words from the question paper.

7. When you read the question, you may find it helpful to think of words to listen for which have a similar meaning.

8. Listen to the intonation of the speaker as this could help you to decide whether the sentence is positive or negative.

9. It is useful to underline key words in the question to help you focus on the words (or similar words) to listen for.

IELTS Reading Tips

Multiple choice
Use the key words in the question to help you find the right part of the text. Read the whole of that part, and consider all four options.
Pay attention to phrases like ‘in the writer’s opinion’ in the questions as the text may include several different points of view.
Read to the end of the relevant part of the text, because the options are not in the same order as they are in the text.
Identifying information
Remember that the statements will not be expressed in exactly the same way as in the text, so look for key words in the statements and find similar words or phrases in the text.
identifying writer’s views/claims
Remember that ‘No’ means the statement contradicts the writer’s opinion, so it can’t be right. ‘Not given’ means that there is no information about the writer’s opinion in the text, so the statement may or may not be true.
Matching headings
More than one heading may seem to match a paragraph at first. After reading the paragraph, read each heading and decide which one best sums up the main point of the paragraph.
You should read the headings before reading the text to focus your mind on the main ideas you need to look for.
Matching features
In the text, underline the names, dates, numbers, etc. from the questions or options, so that you can then locate them quickly.
Names and dates may appear more than once, so make sure you read all the relevant parts of the text.
Summary Completion

Tip: Don’t always expect words or phrases in the box to be the same as in the text. They may be words with similar meaning or the same word in a different form, so read both the text and the summary carefully.

Note completion

Tip: Only write the missing words, and make sure you don’t repeat words from either side of the gap.

Sentence completion
Make sure you use words from the text exactly as they are written in the text, and that they fit the sentences grammatically.
table completion
Use the information in the table to help you predict the type of word you need to find in the text. The answers may not follow the order of the text, but are generally in the same part of the text.
Use words from the text without changing them or using more than the maximum number stated.
Short-answer questions
Make sure you copy the words correctly and you spell them as they are spelled in the text.
The questions and answers follow the order of the text.
Flow-chart completion
To work out the order in which activities happen, try to identify particular words in the text that show this.
Summary completion
The summary may be based on a part of the text. If the summary has a title, use this to help you locate the area of the text in which the answers may be located.
The answers may not come in the same order as the information in the text.

General tips for Reading:

1. Read the instructions for each task carefully, and make sure you follow them, especially instructions regarding the maximum number of words.

2. Make sure you give the text a quick read through so that you are familiar with the topic and how it is developed in the text, but don’t worry if you don’t understand every word.

3. You can write on the Question Paper, but you must copy your answers onto the answer sheet within the 60 minutes, so allow time to do that.

4. Remember that every question gives you one mark.

5. Don’t spend too long on any one question. Move on to the next question and go back if you have time.

6. If a text contains specialist or technical terms then a simple glossary is provided below the text. It is important to read this too.

IELTS Writing Tips

Writing: Task 1

TIP: Whether you have to describe a graph, table or chart, think carefully about what you need to include in your description. Don’t describe every detail of the information. Choose the most important and interesting features to write about.

Tip:Support your description with figures, but you don’t need to give every number exactly. You can be approximate by using words like ‘over’, ‘about’ and ‘around’.

Tip: Use language to compare things – ‘more than’, ‘greater than’, etc. This will help you to make comparisons of figures in charts, graphs and tables.

Tip: Sometimes you will have to describe a diagram showing a process. Identify all the stages of the process clearly before writing about it.

Tip: If there are any difficult technical words in the diagram, chart or graph, they will be explained.

Tip: Use words in your description that show the sequence of the process.

Writing: Task 2

Tip:Analyse the question. Think carefully about what you are being asked to do.

Tip: Decide on your position and then plan your writing carefully by making notes and organizing them into paragraphs. Make sure that each paragraph has a clear focus.

Tip: Include examples to support your opinion.

Tip: Leave enough time to edit and check your writing. It’s important to look for grammar and spelling mistakes, which are easy to make when you are writing to a time limit.

General tips for Writing:

1. Make sure that what you write is relevant to the questions.

2. Use a range of linking words to connect and sequence your ideas.

3. Use a range of vocabulary that demonstrates your knowledge of English.

4. In Task 1, make sure the information you write about reflects the chart/table/graph/diagram accurately.

5. In Task 2, make sure that you give your own view clearly and support effectively.

6. Check your work. Do you have any particular mistakes that you often tend to make, e.g. leaving out articles? Know your own typical mistakes and check your work carefully for them.

IELTS Speaking Tips

Speaking: Part 1

Tip: Explain your answers by giving reasons for what you say.

Tip: Be prepared to answer questions using different tenses and verb forms.

Speaking: Part 2

Tip: Use the 1 minute preparation time to make notes about what you will say about all the points given.

Tip: The notes are just ideas. You don’t need to write full sentences. Find out the way to write notes that suits you best.

Tip: Give more details about each of the points you make.

Tip: After you finish speaking, the examiner may ask you a question about the topic you’ve talked about. You only need to give a short answer to this question.

Speaking: Part 3

Tip: Weigh up both sides of a question and give examples to support this. This will help you to tackle the more challenging questions in Part 3.

Tip: Relating abstract topics to examples helps you to deal with a question more clearly.

Tip: Give your opinion and develop your ideas by offering examples of what you mean.

Tip: Always give an opinion! It doesn’t matter what your opinion is – you are being assessed on your language, not your ideas. The examiner wants to hear how wide your range of language is.

General tips for Speaking:

1. Spend time before the test speaking and listening or reading in English rather than in your own language so you are ‘thinking in English’ when you go into the examination room.

2. Smile and relax – the more you smile the more relaxed you will feel. Don’t let the fact that the test is recorded make you nervous – try and concentrate on what you are asked about.

3. Always speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you.

4. It’s important not to sound flat, so use stress and intonation to make what you say sound interesting.

5. Don’t speak too fast because it can be difficult to follow. Don’t speak too slowly as you won’t have the chance to say very much.

6. Use fillers like ‘Well’, ‘So’, and ‘Let me think’ to give yourself time to prepare what you will say without leaving a long pause.

7. Don’t worry if you make a grammatical mistake – you are being assessed on various things, not just your grammar.

8. Try to use a wide range of grammar and vocabulary during the test. The examiner can only award you marks for the language you produce.

9. Don’t worry if the examiner stops you before you have finished. The test is carefully timed and the timings for each part must be observed by the examiner.

How to prepare for the IELTS test

IELTS measures your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and assesses your ability to communicate for work, study or Understand the IELTS test format

Study the test format to make sure that you know what to expect.
Look carefully at the content of each part of the IELTS test: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Get to know the different types of questions that you may be asked in each part.

Once you are familiar with the IELTS test format, you will need to undertake a number of focused preparation activities.

Recommended preparation activities

Examine our IELTS practice test papers and answers.
Take practice tests under timed conditions.
Practise with the People's Career IELTS preparation resources.
Review our IELTS test day advice.

Warning!

Some native English speakers are surprised to find that they score lower grades than non-native English speakers who have only been studying English for a few years. This can happen if you take IELTS unprepared. If you are a native English speaker and need to take IELTS to emigrate, make sure you prepare for the test!