IELTS Overview

7

2h 45m

Total Duration

4

Modules

~93

Total Questions

1–9

Band Scale

Module Breakdown

Structure

  • Part 1: Social conversation (10 Q)
  • Part 2: Monologue (10 Q)
  • Part 3: Academic discussion (10 Q)
  • Part 4: Academic lecture (10 Q)

Scored out of 40 → Band 1–9

Top Tips

  • Read questions before audio plays
  • Spelling must be correct
  • Answers follow order of audio

Band Score Descriptors

BandLevelDescription
9Expert UserFull operational command
8Very Good UserFully operational with occasional unsystematic inaccuracies
7Good UserOperational command with some inaccuracies
6Competent UserGenerally effective command despite inaccuracies
5Modest UserPartial command; copes with overall meaning in most situations
4Limited UserBasic competence limited to familiar situations