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IELTS Preparation Guide

Prepare for IELTS Success

A comprehensive guide to help you achieve your desired IELTS score and unlock new opportunities

1. Understand the Test Format

Familiarize yourself with the four sections of the IELTS exam to build confidence and develop targeted preparation strategies.

Listening (30 minutes)

Answer questions based on recorded conversations and monologues.

4 sections
40 questions

Reading (60 minutes)

Read and analyze texts from books, articles, and newspapers.

3 passages
40 questions

Writing (60 minutes)

Complete two writing tasks based on descriptions, opinions, or essays.

Task 1: 150 words
Task 2: 250 words

Speaking (11–14 minutes)

A face-to-face interview with an examiner.

3 parts
Individual interview

Pro Tip

Download the official IELTS sample test papers to get a feel for the actual test format and question types.