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🎧IELTS Life Skills A17 dk

ListeningIELTS Life Skills A1 Exam Guide

7
minutes
4
questions
2
task type

Life Skills is Pass/Fail. There is no separate listening paper.

Task Types

IELTS Life Skills A1 Listening

1

Listen and respond

2 questions

Listen to the examiner and your partner; answer everyday questions.

Strategies:

  • β€’Note names, times and places
  • β€’Listen to your partner β€” you will take turns
2

Catch the detail

2 questions

Catch numbers, dates and everyday facts.

Strategies:

  • β€’If you miss an answer, move on
  • β€’No replay β€” catch it the first time
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Golden Tips

  • βœ“Paired test: listen to examiner and partner
  • βœ“No Band 0–9 β€” be understood
  • βœ“No reading or writing paper
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Common Mistakes

  • βœ—Waiting for a cue card
  • βœ—Not listening to the partner
  • βœ—One-word answers

Preparation Resources

Recommended resources for Listening section

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Practice

Life Skills listening practice

Paired listen-and-respond drills

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Guide

Everyday dialogue

A1–B1 everyday English

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