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IELTS GENERAL - Structure & Strategies

Test Structure and Timing


Total Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Listening: 30 minutes (+2 minutes transfer time if computer-based)
Reading: 1 hour
Writing: 1 hour
Speaking: 11-14 minutes (can be on the same day or a different day based on examiner availability)

Order of Test


Listening, Reading, and Writing are taken in one session.
Speaking is taken separately, sometimes on a different day.

Test Structure


Listening
Four recordings of native English speakers (different accents).
Questions include multiple-choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelling, form/note/table/flow-chart/summary completion, and sentence completion.
Reading
Three sections containing texts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks, and guidelines.
Questions include multiple-choice, identifying information, identifying writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary/note/table/flow-chart completion, and short-answer questions.

Writing
Task 1: Write a letter (formal, semi-formal, or informal) requesting information or explaining a situation.
Task 2: Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem. (General context)

Speaking
Part 1: Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes); general questions about yourself. Part 2: Long turn (2 minutes); speak about a particular topic based on a given cue card.
Part 3: Discussion (4-5 minutes); more abstract questions related to the topic in Part 2.





How IELTS is Scored

No Pass or Fail
IELTS assesses your English proficiency level.
You receive an overall band score between 1 and 9, with 9 being the highest and 1 the lowest.
There’s also a band 0 for those who don’t attempt the test or any questions.

Individual Section Scores
You receive separate scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Each section is equally weighted.
Individual scores can be in whole or half bands.

Calculating the Overall Score
The overall band score is the average of the four section scores.
Scores are rounded up or down to the nearest whole number (e.g., 6.75 becomes 7, and 6.25 becomes 6.5).

Validity of Scores
IELTS scores are recommended to be valid for 2 years, based on research into second language loss.
Organisations may accept scores older than 2 years at their discretion.


IELTS Band Score: 6 Skill Level: Competent


The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings.
They can use and understand reasonably complex language, particularly in familiar situations.

IELTS Band Score: 7 Skill Level: Good

The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations.
They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.


Writing and Speaking Band Descriptors


Writing


Task Achievement Task Response
- Fulfilment of task requirements, clarity, and relevance.

Coherence and Cohesion
- Logical organisation and linking of ideas.

Lexical Resource 
- Range and appropriateness of vocabulary.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety and accuracy of grammatical structures.


Speaking:

Fluency and Coherence
- Ability to speak continuously and link ideas coherently.

Lexical Resource
- Range and appropriateness of vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy
- Variety and accuracy of grammatical structures.

Pronunciation
-  Clarity and impact of pronunciation on intelligibility.


Frequently Asked Questions

Are computer and paper-based tests assessed differently?
No, the assessment criteria are identical for both formats.

Are ideas judged in the Speaking test?
Ideas are not judged on their own; relevance to the question asked matters more.

Can you use bullet points in the Writing test?
No, responses must be in continuous prose, not note form.

Is paragraphing necessary?
Yes, especially for Task 2. Lack of paragraphs limits your score in coherence and cohesion.


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