IELTS Academic – Skill-Wise Test Structure

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📘 2. Reading Skills

✍️ 3.Writing Skills

The writing section contains two tasks:

Task 1 – Visual Interpretation

  • Description of a graph, chart, table, map, or diagram
  • 150–180 words
  • Maximum Score: 9 Bands
  • Assesses your ability to present and compare information logically

Task 2 – Essay Writing

  • Opinion-based or argument essay
  • 250–280 words
  • Maximum Score: 9 Bands
  • Evaluates your ability to express ideas clearly with examples and structured arguments

🗣️ 4. Speaking Skills

Total Score: 9 Bands
The speaking test consists of three phases:

🎯 Phase 1 – Introduction

  • General questions about yourself, your life, hobbies, and background
  • Tests your fluency, clarity, and confidence

🎙️ Phase 2 – Cue Card Round

  • You receive a topic card
  • 1 minute to prepare
  • Speak for 1–2 minutes continuously
  • Assesses content organization and speaking flow

🔍 Phase 3 – Discussion

  • Follow-up questions related to the cue card topic
  • Tests analytical thinking, opinions, and communication skills

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