IELTS EXAM

IELTS is one of the tests in which you need to score high bands as much as you can to get admission to international universities.  Having a good understanding level of the English language does not assure you an excellent score in the IELTS. Often the more successful students are better prepared as per the IELTS syllabus and therefore obtain better results. Here we have presented the complete syllabus of IELTS.
 
Duration of the different sections of IELTS
The IELTS exam consists of sections. Each has a specific time limit to complete. Here is the time duration for each IELTS section:

• Listening section - 40 minutes
• Reading section - 60 minutes
• Writing section - 60 minutes
• Speaking section- 11-12 minutes

IELTS Syllabus for the Listening section
The IELTS syllabus for the Listening part includes 4 units. The difficulty level will increase with each passing unit. It will include either a speech or a dialogue which starts with a short introduction telling about the condition and the speakers. Then you will have some time to look over questions. The IELTS Syllabus is the same for both Academic and General Training. It includes 4 sections of  40 items. They are as follows :

1. One is a conversation between two individuals.
2. The second is a monologue/speech.
3. The third section is a conversation among a maximum of 4 candidates arranged in an academic setting.
4. The fourth one is a speech on an academic subject.

 
IELTS Syllabus for the Reading section
In the IELTS Reading section, there are 40 questions from 3 passages. This section must be answered in 60 minutes. The level of difficulty increases with each section. So you have to manage the time according to the difficulty level:

1. The 1st passage should be assigned 15 minutes,
2. The 2nd passage should be assigned 20 minutes 
3. The 3rd passage should be assigned 25 minutes.

1. IELTS Academic reading: It will have 3 long paragraphs. These paragraphs will be analytical, descriptive, and based on facts. These paragraphs are generally taken from books,  articles, newsletters, and journals.
2. IELTS General Training Reading: This portion is relatively easier because it will have topics that the students come across in their routine lives. The 3 reading passages will be based on topics like pamphlets, brochures, and advertising among others.
 
IELTS Syllabus for Writing Section

• In the IELTS Writing section, there are 2 tasks.
• Task 1 will be either a letter-writing or a graph description. You will need to write a 150-word essay after examining and understanding the graphical representations, diagrams, tables, and data. As Task 1 is solely descriptive, write down exactly what you see. 
• Task 2 is an essay. Here you need to prepare an essay in your own words based on a view, idea, or argument.
•  IELTS Academic writing: Here the topics are based on general interest and are meant for students applying for a postgraduate or undergraduate degree.
• The General writing module has 2 tasks, but the level will be easier than the Academic module. A letter must be written based on the given situation.

IELTS Syllabus for Speaking Section
1. Part 1: The 1st part will take around 4 and 5 minutes to complete. Here the candidates need to give a self-introduction. You need to talk about yourself, your background, hobbies, and educational qualifications and achievements. You should focus on the tone, structure, sentence construction, and word choice.
2. Part 2: The 2nd part will take around 4-5 minutes. Here the candidate will be given a topic. The candidates will have around two minutes to note down everything related to the topic that is relevant and speak about it. You will have only 1 minute to prepare and will be allotted 2 minutes to speak about it. Don’t stop speaking until the examiner stops you.
3. Part 3: The 3rd part of IELTS speaking is the continuation of the 2nd part. This part will get completed within 4 and 5 minutes. This will be a lengthy discussion. The questions will be relevant, deep, and abstract. It will be based on serious issues and topics.
The IELTS syllabus is designed in such a way to test your ability based on four skill sets which we have explained above. However, it is suggested that you keep yourself updated with the latest information. All the sections are important and difficult in their way. So, now that you know the IELTS syllabus, start preparing for your test as soon as possible.