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What does IELTS stand for?
International English Language Testing System
How many skills are assessed in the IELTS exam? What are they?
4. LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING AND WRITING.
Which skill is tested first in the IELTS Academic exam?
LISTENING
How long is the Listening section?
30 MINUTES
How many parts are there in the Listening section? What are they?
4. CONVERSATION - MONOLOGUE - CONVERSATION - MONOLOGUE
How many questions are there in the Reading section?
40
What type of texts are used in the Academic Reading section?
Academic and professional texts
How long is the Academic Reading section?
60 MINUTES
In IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic), you are asked to...
Summarize and describe visual information
What is the minimum word count for Writing Task 1?
150 WORDS
What is Writing Task 2 about?
Writing an essay expressing an opinion
What is the minimum word count for Writing Task 2?
250 WORDS
How long is the Speaking section?
15 MINUTES
How many parts are there in the Speaking section? What are they?
3. INTRODUCTION & INTERVIEW, LONG TURN, DISCUSSION.
In Speaking Part 2, you must...
Give a 1–2 minute talk based on a topic card
What is the total test time for the IELTS Academic exam (excluding Speaking)?
2 hours and 30 minutes
