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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

(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

(B) IELTS on Paper questions with answers

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 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.

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