IELTS Ireland

IELTS Listening test: Tips to avoid common mistakes

Test takers often make more mistakes in the IELTS Listening test because recordings are only played once. The thought of not being able to re-listen to a recording might seem nerve-racking, but if you put these tips into action, you’ll be in a much better place to ace your test.

IELTS Listening free practice questions

Make sure you add our free IELTS Listening practice test sample questions to your IELTS study plan. Use it to assess your English-language skills and get a better idea of where you might need to improve to succeed in your IELTS test.

Question types in the IELTS Listening test

The IELTS Listening test is made up of 40 questions based around 4 recordings. Before you jump into the IELTS preparation courses, first get familiar with the question types you might come across on test day.