Another common task within the IELTS test is listening to names and numbers and writing these down correctly. Some names may be spelt out for you, but be warned that some may not! Be sure to listen to the whole name and record the title, first name and surname if they are given in the …
Listening Practice 8: Multiple Choice (Australian Accent)
Listen to the audio clip below. Use the information in the audio clip to answer the question. The answer to the question will be one of the pictures, either picture A, picture B or picture C. This practice exercise is focused on information about a famous person. In the question, you will be told what …
Listening Practice 7: Table Completion (North American Accent )
In this practice exercise, we will focus on listening for specific information. Table completion tasks are common in IELTS listening tests and, if you have completed the reading practice tests, you will already be familiar with this type of task. In order to listen for the correct information in the audio recording, be sure to …
Top 5 Tips for the IELTS Listening Test
This video contains 5 top tips to help you succeed in the IELTS Listening Test.
An Introduction to the IELTS Listening Test with Katie
This video contains all the information you need to know about the IELTS Listening Test. Katie will explain the timings, structure and best ways to prepare.
Table Completion Practice 1
In the IELTS Reading table completion task, you must fill in a table using words from the reading passage that you have been provided with. To do this, you must ensure that you comprehend the details of the text, that you can locate information in the reading text and that you choose the correct words. …
Writing Task 1 GP: Write a Letter Practice 2 (Formal Complaint Letter)
It is important to practice the writing tasks ahead of your IELTS test to ensure that you do well. Read through my top tips for success in IELTS Writing Task 1 and then have a go at the practice test below. TOP TIPS FOR WRITING TASK 1 Spend no more than 20 minutes on this …
Writing Task 1 GP: Write a Letter Practice 1 (Informal Invitation Letter)
It is important to practice the writing tasks ahead of your IELTS test to ensure that you do well. Read through my top tips for success in IELTS Writing Task 1 and then have a go at the practice test below. TOP TIPS FOR WRITING TASK 1 Spend no more than 20 minutes on this …
Writing Task 1: General Path: Write a Letter
In the IELTS Writing Task 1 for General Path, you will always be asked to write a letter. You will have approximately 20 minutes to complete this task and it is recommended that you spend no longer than that on this section, otherwise you are compromising valuable marks in Task 2. You must write a …
Speaking Test Part 1 Exercise 4: Weather
In this exercise, you will practise answering a series of questions on the topic of ‘weather’. For detailed information on the IELTS speaking test part 1, be sure to check out the post ‘Speaking Practice Part 1: Food’. Before you start, be sure to check out my top 3 tips for success in the IELTS …