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Want to succeed in your IELTS exam? Practice with free, official IELTS General Training practice test PDFs with answers. These resources help you:

  • Get used to the test format

  • Experience the types of tasks involved

  • Test yourself under timed conditions

  • Review your answers and compare them with the 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 test takes 60 minutes and consists of three sections with various texts, including everyday materials like advertisements and instructions. T

(A) Computer-based practice tests

(B) Paper-based questions with answers

  • Reading practice test 8 – Short answer: Download PDF

  • Reading practice test 9 – Matching headings: Download PDF

  • Reading practice test 10 – Matching information: Download PDF

  • Reading practice test 11 – Matching features: Download PDF

  • Reading practice test 12 – Identifying information: Download PDF

  • Reading practice test 13 – Flow chart completion: Download PDF

  • Reading practice test 14 – Sentence completion: Download PDF

IELTS General Training Writing practice test PDF with answers

The IELTS General Training Writing test lasts 60 minutes and has 2 tasks:

  • Task 1: Write a formal/informal letter

  • Task 2: Write an essay on a given topic

(A) Computer-based Writing practice test

(B) Paper-based Writing practice test

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, which you will discuss a variety of topics with an IELTS examiner. To perform well, access our IDP IELTS General Training Speaking practice test.

Why Use IELTS General Training Practice Tests?

  • Real test experience before exam day

  • Improve time management & accuracy

  • Compare your answers with the official keys

  • Build confidence for Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking

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