The Listening test is 30 minutes long (plus 10 minutes transfer time) and covers four separate recordings. The Listening test is the same for both Academic and General Training tests.
Reading is the second part of the IELTS test, and takes 60 minutes. It consists of three or sometimes four reading passages of increasing difficulty, and there is a total of 40 questions to answer
IELTS Writing Test lasts for 60 minutes, and you will need to complete two writing tasks, each of which requires different text types (description, report, discussion, argument, opinion text).
The Speaking Test Is A Face-To-Face Conversation With A Certified Examiner. It Is As Close To A Real-Life Situation As A Test Can Get.
IELTS Writing
IELTS Writing Test lasts for 60 minutes, and you
will need to complete two writing tasks, each of which requires different text
types (description, report, discussion, argument, opinion text).
IELTS Writing Task 1
In the first part, you are given a task based on
some graphic or pictorial information. You are expected to write a descriptive
report of at least 150 words on the information provided.
IELTS Writing Task 2
The second task is more demanding. You are
expected to produce a written argument on a given topic and to organise your
answer clearly, given some examples to support your points. You will have to
write at least 250 words and, as Task 2 is longer than Task 1, you are advised
to spend approximately 40 minutes on this task and 20 minutes on the first
task.
IELTS General Writing
If you are planning to take the GT module, the
Writing test is different. You are allowed one hour to complete two tasks, of
150 and 250 words, as in the Academic module. However, Task 1 is always a
letter, while Task 2 is an essay based on a given topic.
IELTS Writing