You’re in the middle of your IELTS Listening test, likely in the challenging Section 3. You see a list of items—perhaps a list of researchers or different types of projects. Next to it, there’s another, longer list of options—perhaps a list of opinions or recommendations. Your job is to listen to a fast-paced academic conversation […]

Imagine starting your IELTS Listening test with a perfect score of 10 out of 10. How much would that boost your confidence for the rest of the exam? How much would it raise your overall band score? This isn’t just a dream. For the smart test-taker, it is a realistic and achievable goal. The first […]

There’s a specific moment in the IELTS Listening test that causes more confusion than any other. It’s when a multiple-choice question appears, and within a 30-second conversation, you hear the speakers mention keywords connected to option A, option B, and option C. This is not an accident. It’s a deliberately set trap. IELTS multiple choice […]

The IELTS Listening test can feel like the fastest and most intense part of the exam. For 30 minutes, you are expected to listen, understand, and answer 40 questions without missing a beat. One moment of lost concentration can mean a missed answer. But here’s the good news: the Listening test is also the easiest […]

You’re in Section 2 of your IELTS Listening test. You turn the page, and there it is: a map of a town square, a floor plan of a library, or a diagram of a university campus, covered in blank boxes. Your task is to listen to a recording and fill in the names of the […]

Match items with correct information based on the recording.

Label a map or plan using exact words from the recording

Struggling with IELTS Listening? Don’t worry! This guide provides 10 expert tips to help you improve your listening skills, avoid common mistakes, and boost your IELTS Listening score.