Listening curriculum
IELTS Listening Parts 1–4
Choose a test part to learn its setting, speakers, question patterns and the listening decisions you need to make.
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- 01Study guidePart 1
Learn how IELTS Listening Part 1 works, what everyday conversations and questions to expect, and how to avoid common detail traps.
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Learn how IELTS Listening Part 2 works, what social monologues and tasks to expect, and how to follow directions and key details.
Open guide - 03Study guidePart 3
Learn how IELTS Listening Part 3 works and how to follow academic discussions, distinguish speakers and recognise changing opinions.
Open guide - 04Study guidePart 4
Learn how IELTS Listening Part 4 works and how to follow an academic monologue, track its structure and maintain concentration.
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