IELTS Listening Test Section

The listening test is the first test you'll complete in both your IELTS exam and our IELTS mock test simulations. It is divided into 4 sections each containing a recording.

• Section 1 – a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context. For example, you might hear a conversation about confirming details for a reservation, or placing an order over the phone.
• Section 2 - a monologue set in an everyday social context. For example, you might hear a speech about local facilities, or someone providing directions, or presenting basic information about an event.
• Section 3 – a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context. For example, you might hear a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment, or a couple of students discussing something from class.
• Section 4 - a monologue on an academic subject. For example, you will hear a university lecture from a professor. This is the toughest recording on the Listening exam for most students.

The Listening test is the first section in the IELTS mock test and exam.There are four sections, each containing a different type of recording. Section 1 features a conversation between two people in a daily social context, such as confirming a booking. Section 2 consists of a monologue, for example, a speech about local facilities. Section 3 includes a conversation between up to four people in an educational setting, such as a tutor discussing an assignment with a student. Section 4 presents a more challenging academic monologue, such as a university lecture.