What Are IELTS Free Practice Tests?
IELTS free practice tests are sample test materials designed to mirror the structure and difficulty of the real IELTS exam. They include questions from all four skills — Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — and help test takers become familiar with the test format, question types, and time limits.
Why Use Free IELTS Practice Tests?
Using IELTS practice tests regularly can help you:
Understand the IELTS test format and timing
Experience common question types across all sections
Assess your current English language level
Identify skills and question types that need improvement
Build confidence before test day
Practising under exam-like conditions is one of the most effective ways to improve your IELTS band score.
How to Use IELTS Practice Tests Effectively?
To get the most value from IELTS free practice tests:
Take the test under timed exam conditions
Answer all questions without interruptions
Check your answers using the provided guidance
Identify recurring mistakes or weak areas
Focus your future practice on those skills
Regular, targeted practice leads to measurable improvement.
Free IELTS Practice Tests by Section
IELTS Reading Practice Tests
IELTS Reading practice tests help you develop skills such as skimming, scanning, and understanding detailed arguments. Question types may include multiple choice, matching headings, True/False/Not Given, and sentence completion. Time management is essential, as you have 60 minutes to answer all questions.
IELTS Academic Reading test
The Academic Reading test includes three long texts which range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. The texts are authentic and are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. These have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration.
Academic Reading free sample questions
IELTS General Reading test
The General Training Reading test requires you to read extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter daily in an English-speaking environment. There are three parts in the test, with Part 1 containing two to three short texts, Part 2 contains two texts and Part 3 contains one longer text.
General Training Reading free sample question
IELTS Writing Practice Tests
IELTS Writing practice tests allow you to practise Task 1 and Task 2 responses under timed conditions. These tasks assess your ability to organise ideas, use appropriate vocabulary, and demonstrate grammatical accuracy. Reviewing sample answers and band descriptors can help you understand how writing is scored.
IELTS Academic Writing Test
Duration: 60 minutes
The IELTS Academic Writing test is made up of two tasks. The topics in these tasks are related to areas of general interest and are suitable for test takers entering undergraduate and postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration. Responses to both tasks must be written in a formal style.
Task 1 - You will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. You may be asked to describe and present data, describe the stages of a process, how something works or describe an object, plan or design.
Task 2 - You will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You will support your point of view with relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Academic Writing free sample questions
IELTS General Training Writing Test
Duration: 60 minutes
The General Training Writing test includes two tasks that are based on topics of general interest.
Task 1 - You will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
Task 2 - You will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be slightly more personal in style compared to an Academic Writing task. You will support your point of view with relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
General Training Writing free sample questions
IELTS Listening Practice Tests
Duration: 30 minutes
The Listening test is the same for both IELTS Academic test and IELTS General Training test. You will need to answer 40 questions in response to four recordings.
You will listen to four recordings which are a mix of monologues and conversations from a range of native speakers and you will only hear each recording once. There are 10 questions for each part of the Listening test.
These questions test your ability to understand:
Main ideas and detailed factual information
The opinions and attitudes of speakers
The purpose of an utterance
The ability to follow the development of ideas.
Listening part details:
Recording 1 - A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context.
Recording 2 - A monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.
Recording 3 - A conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.
Recording 4 - A monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.
Listening free sample questions
IELTS Speaking Practice Tests
Duration: 11 to 14 minutes
The Speaking test will assess your use of spoken English. The test will last between 11 and 14 minutes where you will discuss a variety of topics with an IELTS examiner. Your test will take place in a quiet room with an examiner who will encourage you to keep speaking. Unlike an AI test, an IELTS examiner will be able to make you feel relaxed and confident. They’re also able to understand your accent to ensure you get the best possible score. There are 3 parts to the Speaking test.
Part 1 - The examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.
Part 2 - You will be given a task card and the examiner will ask you to talk about a topic. You will have 1 minute to prepare before speaking for up to 2 minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic to finish this part of the test.
Part 3 - You will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. These questions will allow you to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.
Additional IELTS Preparation Resources in Indonesia
To support your preparation, explore more official IELTS materials and tools, including:
IELTS test format explanations to understand each section, timing, and scoring
Skill-specific preparation tips for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
IELTS preparation courses and Masterclass by IDP, designed and delivered by IELTS experts to help you build confidence and improve your band score
The IELTS by IDP App, which gives you access to free practice questions, preparation tips, and study tools anytime, anywhere
Official IELTS band score descriptors to help you understand how your performance is assessed
Using a combination of practice tests, expert-led masterclasses, and the IELTS by IDP App gives you a more structured and effective way to prepare for your IELTS test.