IELTS Listening

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IELTS Listening Section

The IELTS listening module has four different listening sections with that increase in difficulty. These are usually two dialogues and two monologues. You will only hear each section once.

Part 1 and 2 usually involve speaking discussing social situations and needs. There may be a discussion between a university student and a landlord or a monologue about the city’s attractions.

Part 3 and 4 are on a more educational level. For example, a group of students discussing a class assignment or a lecturer talk on a particular academic subject such as agriculture.

Your job is to answer questions as you listen to each IELTS listening section. You will be given 30 seconds to read through the questions and when each section finishes you will be given another 30 seconds to check your work.

In the IELTS test you are permitted to write your answers on the question paper. At the end of section 4 of the IELTS listening module you will be asked to transfer your answers to the test paper.

There are several types of questions you can expect in the IELTS listening module.

  • Short Answer
  • Multiple Choice
  • Matching
  • Referring to a map
  • Completing Sentences
  • Completing notes
  • Completing a summary
  • Completing a table
  • Completing a form
  • Completing a flow chart or diagram

 

IELTS Listening

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