Prepare for IELTS
Prepare for your test with a range of free IELTS study materials and resources from the British Council.
The first step making sure you are ready to take IELTS is to prepare for it so you know what to expect on the test day.
Our IELTS learning materials will get you acquainted with the test format and also improve your confidence when writing, speaking, reading and listening in English.
Even if you believe you are a proficient user of English, we still recommend that you prepare thoroughly for your test with our helpful IELTS training resources.
At a Glance
IELTS Braekdown
Section |
Time Limit |
Questions |
Tasks |
Reading |
54–72 minutes |
30–40 questions |
Read passages and respond to questions |
Listening |
41–57 minutes |
28–39 questions |
Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions |
Break |
10 minutes |
— |
— |
Speaking |
17 minutes |
4 tasks |
Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and listened to |
Writing |
50 minutes |
2 tasks |
Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response |
Prepare for IELTS
Prepare for your test with a range of free IELTS study materials and resources from the British Council.
The first step making sure you are ready to take IELTS is to prepare for it so you know what to expect on the test day.
Our IELTS learning materials will get you acquainted with the test format and also improve your confidence when writing, speaking, reading and listening in English.
Even if you believe you are a proficient user of English, we still recommend that you prepare thoroughly for your test with our helpful IELTS training resources.
At a Glance
IELTS Braekdown
Section |
Time Limit |
Questions |
Tasks |
Reading |
54–72 minutes |
30–40 questions |
Read passages and respond to questions |
Listening |
41–57 minutes |
28–39 questions |
Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions |
Break |
10 minutes |
— |
— |
Speaking |
17 minutes |
4 tasks |
Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and listened to |
Writing |
50 minutes |
2 tasks |
Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response |