IELTS Listening Task

The recording will only be played once.

You will be given 1 minute before each of the 4 sections to read the questions before the recording is played. Make sure you are aware of what you need to listen out for and visualise the likely form the answer will be e.g what possible vocabulary, scenario or structures are linked to the questions.

Be aware of intentionally misleading statements in the audio, be skeptical and keep listening to the whole audio in case you need to update your answer.

Take care with spelling (especially when copying your answers to the answer sheet). Pay attention to whether the answer is singular or plural e.g cat or cats. The wrong form will cost you the mark.

Sections

• • Section 1- Two speakers and social
  • Section 2- One speaker but still social
  • Section 3- Three or four speakers and academic
  • Section 4- One speaker and academic

Social could be a phone conversation, a restaurant booking or a tour guide explaining something for example. (Easier)

Academic could be a complex discussion or an academic lecture for example. (Harder)

Different Question Types

• • Multiple choice
• • Map labelling
• • Completion of Sentence/Note/Table/Diagram