Do you want to know about IELTS exam pattern?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS exam) can be given in two formats namely IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training Test. Candidates should check the requirement of the college or university they are applying to and then prepare according to it.

IELTS consist of different sections, Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Test duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

  • Listening: The total length of this section is 30 minutes and it is divided into four parts candidates have to answer different types of 40 questions.
  • Reading: The reading section comprises of three texts of general interest that deals with issues which are suitable for candidates going to pursue post-graduate or undergraduate program. The total time for this section is 60 minutes and it comprises almost 40 questions.
  • Writing: The duration of this section is 60 minutes and comprises of two questions where candidates are expected to write a short essay of a minimum of 250 words. In addition to this, students are given data, table, or diagram which the candidates have to explain in their own words.
  • Speaking: The total time of this section varies from 11 to 14 minutes and candidates also have to give a face to face interview. With the help of this section, the candidates are checked whether they can communicate effectively in the country where they have applied.
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