IELTS Test Tips

You will not need to change the form of the word(s) you hear.

You will not be given extra time to transfer answers at the end of the test.

Pay attention to spelling and grammar: you will lose marks for mistakes.

You may write your answers entirely in capitals if you wish.

The word(s) you use must be taken from the text.You will not need to change the form of the word(s) in the text.

You should spend approximately 20 minutes on Task 1and approximately 40 minutes on Task 2.

The same rules apply to ‘completion’ question types as in Listening.

You must write your answers in pencil.

Transfer only the missing word(s) to the answer sheet.

Transfer only the missing word(s) to the answer sheet.

You may write your answers in pencil or pen.

You will be given time to read through the questions before you answer...

Pay attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation;you will lose marks for mistakes.

Each recording in the ________test is heard once only.

At the end of the test, you will have 10 minutes to transferyour answers to the answer sheet.

Pay attention to the word limit. For example, if you are asked to complete a sentence using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

You must write your answers in full; answers writtenin note form or in bullet points will lose marks.

You will hear the word(s) you need to use. No need to change the form of the word(s) you hear.

You will lose marks if you do not write at least150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2.

You may make notes on the question paper but nothing youwrite on the question paper will be marked.