Listening

IELTS Listening practice module

A complete IELTS Listening practice module: four-part mock tests with exam timing, all ten question types, part-by-part training, a daily challenge and band scoring with answer explanations.

Tests completed

Best band

Latest band

Day streak

Full mock tests

Four parts, 40 questions, 30 minutes of audio plus transfer time — exactly like the real test.

Practise one part at a time

Target the section that costs you marks, in learning, practice or exam conditions.

  • Part 1

    Everyday conversation

    Two speakers, a transactional situation — bookings, enquiries, forms. Mostly form and note completion.

    Practise Part 1
  • Part 2

    Everyday monologue

    One speaker giving practical information: a tour, a facility, an event. Maps, plans and multiple choice.

    Practise Part 2
  • Part 3

    Academic discussion

    Up to four speakers discussing a study task. Matching, multiple answers and opinion questions.

    Practise Part 3
  • Part 4

    Academic lecture

    One speaker, no interruptions, dense information. Note and summary completion at speed.

    Practise Part 4

Band conversion

Approximate raw score to band for a 40-question test.

  • 39–40Band 9
  • 37–38Band 8.5
  • 35–36Band 8
  • 32–34Band 7.5
  • 30–31Band 7
  • 26–29Band 6.5
  • 23–25Band 6
  • 18–22Band 5.5
  • 16–17Band 5
  • 13–15Band 4.5
  • 11–12Band 4

Achievements

Unlocked as you practise.

  • Listening BeginnerComplete your first listening set
  • Listening ExplorerComplete 10 listening sets
  • Listening MasterComplete 50 listening sets
  • Band 6 AchieverScore band 6 or higher
  • Band 7 AchieverScore band 7 or higher
  • Band 8 AchieverScore band 8 or higher
  • Band 9 AchieverScore band 9
  • Perfect 40Get every question right in a full test
  • 1000 QuestionsAnswer 1,000 listening questions
  • 7-Day StreakPractise seven days in a row

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