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