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🎧IELTS General30 dk
ListeningIELTS General Exam Guide
30
minutes
40
questions
4
task type
Band score calculated from 40 questions. 39-40 correct: Band 9, 35-36 correct: Band 8, 30-31 correct: Band 7
Tested Skills
Listening comprehensionNote-takingDetail catchingMain idea comprehension
Question Types
1Section 1 - Daily Dialogue
2Section 2 - Daily Monologue
3Section 3 - Education/Work Discussion
4Section 4 - Academic Presentation
Task Types
IELTS General Listening
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Section 1 - Daily Dialogue
10 questionsConversation between two people in a daily social context (accommodation, transport, etc.)
Strategies:
- •Focus on details for form-filling questions
2
Section 2 - Daily Monologue
10 questionsSingle speaker about a daily situation (local facility introduction, etc.)
Strategies:
- •Follow direction words in map and plan questions
3
Section 3 - Education/Work Discussion
10 questionsDiscussion between 2-4 people in educational or work context
Strategies:
- •Distinguish between speakers' opinions
4
Section 4 - Academic Presentation
10 questionsAcademic presentation or lecture on a general interest topic
Strategies:
- •Note main themes and supporting ideas
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Golden Tips
- ✓Read the questions quickly before the recording starts
- ✓If you miss an answer, move on to the next question
- ✓Pay attention to word limits
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Missing the next question while thinking about another
- ✗Exceeding the word limit
- ✗Making spelling mistakes
Preparation Resources
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