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What is IELTS General Training test?
IELTS General Training is meant for those who are applying for secondary education, professionals seeking work experience and people seeking immigration in some countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.
IELTS General Training test measures your proficiency in English language proficiency in a very every day, practical context. It is suited for candidates wanting to pursue studies in a high school or a vocational training program.
IELTS General Training test format
There are four sections to the test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Listening, Reading and Writing tests are taken on the same day, one after the other, without any breaks in between. The Speaking test may either fall on the same day or any day up to a week before or after the test date. For the Speaking test, you can book a slot online on your preferred date and time. If you fail to choose a slot within the stated time period, a time slot will be automatically allocated to you.
IELTS Listening test (30 minutes) | You will have to listen to four recordings and then answer the questions asked. The recordings are of native English speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes. |
IELTS Reading test (60 minutes) | The IELTS Reading test requires you to answer 40 questions and is designed to test you on an array of reading skills. You would have to read for gist, main ideas, details, logical arguments, skimming, and figuring out the writers’ attitudes, opinions and intentions. |
IELTS Writing test (60 minutes) | The IELTS writing test requires you to complete two tasks and covers topics of general interest based on the module you are taking. |
IELTS Speaking Test (11-14 minutes) | The IELTS Speaking test assesses your spoken English skills. The test is recorded and conducted in three parts. |
*IELTS fee is subject to change without prior notice
Fee for IELTS General Training
IELTS on Paper: MUR 9,100
IELTS on Computer: MUR 9,100
Test duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes.
IELTS General training - sample test questions
We want you to do well on your test. So, to help you get ready, here are some IELTS General Training practice test. With these official IELTS practice materials, you can:
Get used to the test format
Experience the types of tasks involved
Test yourself under timed conditions
Review your answers and compare them with model answers
Note: Listening and Speaking tests are the same for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, but the Reading and Writing tests are different.
IELTS General Training Reading practice test pdf with answers
The IELTS General Training Reading practice test takes 60 minutes and consists of three sections with various texts, including everyday materials like advertisements and instructions. To prepare well, access our IDP IELTS General Training Reading practice test PDF.
(A) Computer-based questions with answers
IELTS General Training reading practice test 1 – Note completion: Question | Download answer key
IELTS General Training reading practice test 2 – Summary completion: Question | Download answer key
IELTS General Training reading practice test 3 – Matching features: Question | Download answer key
IELTS General Training reading practice test 4 – Matching information: Question | Download answer key
IELTS General Training reading practice test 5 – Ture/False/Not Given: Question | Download answer key
IELTS General Training reading practice test 6 – Multiple choice: Question | Download answer key
IELTS General Training reading practice test 7 – Sentence completion: Question | Download answer key
(B) IELTS on Paper questions with answers
IELTS General Training reading practice test 8 – Short answer: Download PDF
IELTS General Training reading practice test 9 – Matching headings: Download PDF
IELTS General Training reading practice test 10 – Matching information: Download PDF
IELTS General Training reading practice test 11 – Matching features: Download PDF
IELTS General Training reading practice test 12 – Identifying information: Download PDF
IELTS General Training reading practice test 13 – Flow chart completion: Download PDF
IELTS General Training reading practice test 14 – Sentence completion: Download PDF
IELTS General Training Writing practice test pdf with answers
The IELTS General Training Writing practice test lasts for 60 minutes and is divided into two sections. The first section requires you to write a letter, while the second asks for a short essay in response to a given topic. To score well, access our IDP IELTS General Training Writing practice test pdf.
(A) Computer-based questions with answers
IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 practice test 15: View Task | Download answer key
IELTS General Training Writing Task 2 practice test 16: View Task | Download answer key
(B) IELTS on Paper questions with answers
IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 practice test 17: View Task | Download answer key
IELTS General Training Writing Task 2 practice test 18: View Task | Download answer key
IELTS General Training Listening practice test pdf with answers
The IELTS General Training Listening test takes about 30 minutes to complete and is divided into four sections. Each section features a different type of conversation or monologue, ranging from everyday social contexts to more formal settings. To familiarise yourself with the format and improve your listening skills, access our IDP IELTS General Training Listening practice test pdf.
IELTS Listening practice test 19: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 20 – Note completion: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 21 – Plan, Map, Diagram labelling: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 22 – Multiple choice (more than one answer): Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 23 – Multiple choice (one answer): Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 24 – Short answers: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 25 – Table completion: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 26 – Sentence completion: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 27 – Flow chart completion: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS Listening practice test 28 – Familiarisation test: Play Audio | Download answer key
IELTS General Training Speaking practice test pdf with answers
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. To perform well, access our IDP IELTS General Training Speaking practice test.
Speaking Part 1 practice test 29: Prompt | Recording | Transcript
Speaking Part 2 practice test 30: Prompt | Recording | Transcript
Speaking Part 3 practice test 31: Prompt | Recording | Transcript