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FREE preparation tool to prepare you for your test day

The IELTS Familiarisation test helps you prepare for your test by providing sample test questions, giving you the actual test experience on your computer*. Unlike the actual IELTS test, these practice tests are untimed, so you can familiarise yourself with the test screens and you can take your time navigating different parts of the test.

The test is now available for:

  • Listening

  • Academic Reading

  • Academic Writing

When you’ve finished taking the tests, you can scroll down to the bottom of the page to check your answers.

Take the Listening test now

Take the Listening test now

In this IELTS Familiarisation test you will listen to 4 recordings and need to answer 40 questions based on these recordings.

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Take the Academic Reading test now

Take the Academic Reading test now

In this IELTS Familiarisation test you will read 3 long text and answer 40 questions in total.

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Take the Academic Writing test now

Take the Academic Writing test now

In this IELTS Familiarisation test you will have two writing tasks to answer.

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A quick guide to the IELTS on Computer Listening, Reading and Writing tests
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Here is a quick guide to the IELTS on Computer Listening, Reading, and Writing tests.

New sample tests available for IELTS on computer

Academic Writing Sample task 1

Academic Writing Sample task 1

In Part 1, you may be asked to describe stages of a process, an object or event, or how something works.

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Academic Writing Sample task 2

Academic Writing Sample task 2

In Part 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view or an argument.

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General Training Reading - Sentence Completion

General Training Reading - Sentence Completion

This test is designed to assess your ability to comprehend written English in everyday contexts.

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