IELTS Energy 44: Your Step-by-Step Tour of IELTS Exam Day

Published: May 7, 2015, 5 a.m.

b'Get our free IELTS video training now\\n\\xa0\\nToday you\\u2019ll find out exactly what happens on IELTS exam day.\\nThe Listening test is first.\\nYou listen for 30 minutes and then you have 10 minutes to transfer your answers.\\nNext you start the Reading test.\\nThe Reading test has 3 passages, 40 questions, and you have to do it in 60 minutes.\\nThere is no extra time for transferring your answers.\\nNext comes the Writing test. At this point you might be tired but you need to keep going. It\\u2019s important to eat a good breakfast before the test.\\nThe Writing test is 60 minutes, 20 minutes for Task 1, 40 minutes for Task 2.\\nWhen you prepare, be sure to practice the timing for the Writing test.\\nAfter Writing, find out when your Speaking test is. It\\u2019s usually that afternoon.\\nSometimes it\\u2019s at another time during the week.\\nDuring the time between the Writing and the Speaking tests, you may have a huge amount of time.\\nHave a plan for how you are going to fill those hours if you need to.\\nYou can listen to a podcast in English during that time but also get some fresh air, go outside and take a walk. Give your brain some down time.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'