Section 1 of 4
IELTS Listening
30 minutes + 10 min transfer
Instructions to candidates
- There are 40 questions in 4 parts.
- You will hear each recording only once.
- Answer questions as you listen - do not wait until the end.
Do not click Start section until you are ready. Once started, the timer cannot be paused.
About this IELTS mock test
Every full IELTS mock on this site puts all four sections back to back in the real exam order: Listening (about 30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (about 12 minutes). Full Mock 1 is free with no sign-up and gets the same AI examiner feedback that paid mocks do. After your mock, use the IELTS score calculator below to verify your overall band, or open the IELTS score requirement by university to check whether your band clears the UK, US, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand minimum for university admission, UKVI, Canada Express Entry or Australian skilled migration.