Each section tests different skills and types of speech:
- Section 1 — social/transactional dialogue (2 speakers)
- Section 2 — monologue on a general topic (1 speaker)
- Section 3 — academic or training discussion (2–4 speakers)
- Section 4 — academic lecture or talk (1 speaker)
Question types you will meet
IELTS Listening Test checks your ability to understand main ideas, specific details, opinions and attitudes. Common question types include:
