IELTS Listening Practice

Master your listening skills with authentic IELTS-style audio recordings covering everyday conversations, social situations, academic discussions, and lectures

40 minutes per test
40 questions total
4 sections per test

Listening Test Format

1

Section 1

A conversation between two people in an everyday social context (e.g., booking a hotel)

2

Section 2

A monologue in an everyday social context (e.g., tour guide information)

3

Section 3

A conversation between multiple people in an educational context (e.g., university discussion)

4

Section 4

A monologue on an academic subject (e.g., university lecture)

Available Listening Tests

Listening Test Tips

✓ Before the Test

  • • Read questions carefully before the audio starts
  • • Underline key words in each question
  • • Predict what kind of information you need to listen for
  • • Check spelling requirements (names, numbers, etc.)

✓ During the Test

  • • Write answers as you listen
  • • Don't panic if you miss an answer - move on
  • • Listen for paraphrasing and synonyms
  • • Use the 30-second gaps to check your answers

✓ Answer Guidelines

  • • Follow word limits strictly (e.g., "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS")
  • • Spelling must be correct
  • • Use the exact words from the audio
  • • Numbers can be written as digits or words

✓ Transfer Time

  • • You get 10 minutes to transfer answers
  • • Check spelling and grammar carefully
  • • Ensure answers fit the question format
  • • Don't leave any answers blank