IELTS Academic or General Training?
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General Training
Academic
Speaking
11-14 mins
Face-to-face interview without disruptions or distractions. Structured discussion on a familiar topic.
Speaking
11-14 mins
Face-to-face interview without disruptions or distractions. Structured discussion on a familiar topic.
Reading
60 mins
5-6 texts taken from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, official documents, books and newspapers.
Reading
60 mins
3 long texts taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. Selected for a non-specialist audience.
Writing
60 mins
Write a letter (150 words) Short Essay (250 words). Semi-formal style.
Writing
60 mins
Describe a table, chart or diagram (150 words) Short Essay (250 words). Formal style.
Listening
30 mins
4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two deal with everyday social contexts. Section 3 & 4 deal with educational and training contexts.
Listening
30 mins
4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two deal with everyday social contexts. Section 3 & 4 deal with educational and training contexts.