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Eliot Friesen-Meyers
Lesson by Eliot Friesen-Meyers
Magoosh Expert
Summary
This lesson provides a comprehensive overview of the IELTS exam format, detailing the structure, timing, and expectations for each of the four sections: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
  • The IELTS exam is divided into four sections: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, with the first three taken in one session without breaks.
  • The Speaking test is an in-person interview that can be scheduled separately, up to a week before or after the other sections.
  • Total test duration is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, with specific timings allocated to each section.
  • Both paper-based and computer-based test formats have different procedures for the Listening section regarding answer transfer time.
  • Each section of the test has a distinct format and set of tasks, requiring specific strategies for preparation.
Chapters
00:00
Overview of the IELTS Exam Format
01:05
Timing and Structure of the Test
02:41
Insights into the Reading, Writing, and Listening Sections