{"id":8862,"date":"2019-03-26T15:55:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T14:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/?p=8862"},"modified":"2021-10-06T16:35:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T14:35:12","slug":"ielts-listening-section","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-listening-section\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Listening Section: Presentation, Structure And Band Scores"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Have you registered for the IELTS and have you started <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/ielts\">preparing for the test<\/a>? Do you have questions about the listening part of the exam? You\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n<p>IELTS is one of the most <strong>renowned<\/strong> English-language tests in the academic world. Organizations and academic institutions require non-native English speakers to take it in order to assess how they express and understand English Language. The IELTS test is composed of <strong>four<\/strong> parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking.<\/p>\n<p>In this article you\u2019ll learn more about the specificities related to the IELTS listening section such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How the IELTS listening section is <strong>structured<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>What <strong>skills<\/strong> are evaluated during this section;<\/li>\n<li>How this session is <strong>marked<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>How to get the <strong>best<\/strong> results thanks to GlobalExam\u2019s tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So let\u2019s know more about the IELTS listening section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) 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type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 30px;margin-bottom : 60px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Please note that the Listening Section <strong>is the same for both<\/strong> the IELTS Academic and the IELTS General tests.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"IELTS General Guidelines - Listening\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_nGH-L_-cf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>For more information on the other sections of the test, please refer to these articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-speaking-section\/\">IELTS Speaking Section<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-reading-section\/\">IELTS Reading Section<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-writing-sample\/\">IELTS Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"post-8862-_ldrdunilzvof\"><\/a>IELTS Test Listening Section: What Is the Structure?<\/h2>\n<p>IELTS is a registered trademark of the University of Cambridge ESOL.<\/p>\n<p>The IELTS Listening section <strong>takes about 30 minutes<\/strong>, and you are given an extra <strong>10 minutes to transfer and to write your answers<\/strong> on the question paper to your <strong>answer sheet<\/strong>. There are <strong>four sections <\/strong>to the <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/exercises-with-answers-for-the-ielts-listening-section\/\">IELTS Academic Listening part<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-listening-part-1\/\">Exercise 1<\/a> : A <strong>conversation<\/strong> between two people in a<strong> social situation<\/strong> with comprehension questions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-listening-part-2\/\">Exercise 2<\/a> : A <strong>monologue<\/strong> set in a <strong>social setting<\/strong> e.g. a talk about organising a business meeting.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-listening-part-3\/\">Exercise 3<\/a> : A <strong>conversation<\/strong> between a <strong>small group of people<\/strong> in an <strong>educational setting<\/strong> e.g. a university tutor and students discussing a homework task.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-listening-part-4\/\">Exercise 4<\/a> : A <strong>monologue<\/strong> about an <strong>academic subject<\/strong> such as a university lecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66046\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324.jpg\" alt=\"woman listening to music with headphones on in the bed\" width=\"700\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-200x63.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-400x126.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-600x189.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-768x242.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-800x252.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-1024x322.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324-1200x378.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ielts-listening-section-e1633530856324.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Task Types For The IELTS Listening Test?<\/h2>\n<p>We are going to address all the types of tasks in the Listening section.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens at the start of the test?<\/h3>\n<p>At the start of the listening section you will <strong>hear a recording of instructions and be given a sample question<\/strong>. This will happen before each section of the listening test. As mentioned, the last 10 minutes of the test are for transferring your answers onto the answer sheet.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-8862-_1ozzwodo7cfk\"><\/a>What types of questions are there?<\/h3>\n<p>There are<strong> 40 questions<\/strong> and there are a variety of question types. You may be asked to answer <strong>multiple choice questions or label a map or diagram<\/strong>. You might be asked to <strong>fill in a form<\/strong>, <strong>complete<\/strong> <strong>a table<\/strong> or<strong> give short answers<\/strong> to a question.<\/p>\n<h3>IELTS Listening Test: How many task types?<\/h3>\n<p>The listening part comprises 6 different listening tasks aiming at testing different competences of your listening capability.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-the-top-10-listening-tips\/\">Top IELTS Listening Tips<\/a>: to save you time when taking the test, we advise you to be able to <strong>rapidly distinguish each task type<\/strong>. Keep in mind that you can listen to each recording only once, that\u2019s why the key to success in this section lies in being well prepared.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-8862-_cv1pzplnwx76\"><\/a>Task Type #1 Multiple Choices Questions<\/h4>\n<p>Listen to the audio and check one of the 3 possible answers related to what you\u2019ve just heard;<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-8862-_aln3o1y0z5yl\"><\/a>Task Type #2 Matching Times Two<\/h4>\n<p>Listen to the audio and match information you\u2019ve heard in the audio to items or phrases on the paper\/computer screen;<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-8862-_ghxdnqta7ebf\"><\/a>Task Type #3 Plan, Map, Diagram Labeling<\/h4>\n<p>Complete a map or a figure (such as the plan of a room or of a city, the schema of an item) with labels. You\u2019ll hear someone giving various pieces of information about a place and you\u2019ll have to retrieve the data you need to complete the diagram.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-8862-_atgkpmqx4hm3\"><\/a>Task Type #4 Form, Note, Table, Flow-chart, Summary Completion<\/h4>\n<p>In this exercise you are required to fill in a form or table with factual information you hear (such as telephone numbers, dates\u2026). The answers should be just a few words long.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-8862-_lahgwusrk8ve\"><\/a>Task Type #5 Sentence Completion<\/h4>\n<p>Listen to the audio and complete the written sentence with a short answer you\u2019ve heard in the audio. Be careful, the sentence pre-written on your test will not be the exact same one you\u2019ll hear in the audio: you\u2019ll have to rephrase it.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-8862-_fhw5a9ymqpbo\"><\/a>Task Type #6 Short Answer Questions<\/h4>\n<p>Read the question and answer with a short answer from the audio. In this task, you\u2019ll not only hear audio giving you the answers to your questions but also distractors. They\u2019ll give you superfluous or tricky information to mislead you in your answers. So be careful and filter the important items.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-8862-_qrbkwghdxujh\"><\/a>What Is the Aim of the Test and What Competencies Are Evaluated?<\/h2>\n<p>For the listening section of the IELTS test you will be listening to recordings that will increase in difficulty as you go through the exam. You will hear a number of different speeches and conversations with a variety of different accents. The <strong>content of the Listening test is the same<\/strong> for the Academic and <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-general-training-listening-test-samples-and-exercises\/\">General Training Listening tests.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The IELTS Listening test will assess how well you understand main ideas and specific details in recordings of a speech or conversation and how well you notice the opinions and attitudes of speakers.<\/p>\n<h2>IELTS Listening Test: Marking System And Raw Score Conversion<\/h2>\n<p>As you probably know already, the IELTS band score gives you a mark from 1 to 9. This mark is the average of the four grades (between 1 and 9) you\u2019ve got in each part of the test: Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the Listening part, you\u2019ll have to answer 40 questions, each correct answer giving you one mark. You obtain a score out of 40 which is then converted to the IELTS 1 to 9 band score.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2463\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2463\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong><center>Raw Score<\/center><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong><center>Band Score<\/center><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>39-40<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>9<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>37-38<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>8.5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>35-36<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>8<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>32-34<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>7.5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>30-31<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>7<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>26-29<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>6.5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>23-25<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>6<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>18-22<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>5.5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>16-17<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>13-15<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>4.5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>11-12<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>4<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>8-10<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>3.5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>6-7<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>3<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center>4-5<\/center><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>2.5<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>IELTS Listening Section: Top Tips When Taking The Test<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few tips to give all the cards you need to ace the exam.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-8862-_yp58eitnqa4u\"><\/a>Tip #1 Be rested and relaxed before<\/h3>\n<p>Firstly, get <strong>plenty of sleep<\/strong> the night before the test and try to <strong>relax<\/strong> once the test has started.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-8862-_8czzx81hmqy3\"><\/a>Tip #2 Focus on the keywords in the audio<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of the test, let someone at the test centre know immediately <strong>if you cannot hear the recording properly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Listen carefully because each section of the recording is only played once. Whilst listening<strong>, try and predict what the speaker is going to say<\/strong> as it will help you to focus. Don\u2019t worry if there are some words you don\u2019t understand \u2013 <strong>try to listen to key words<\/strong> that help you understand the <strong>general meaning<\/strong> of what is being said.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-8862-_bvw3aok0da1d\"><\/a>Tip #3 Read the next question<\/h3>\n<p>As you listen, try focusing<strong> on the question you\u2019re trying to answer<\/strong> and also <strong>take a quick look at the next question too<\/strong>. It helps you know what information you\u2019ll be looking for in the next passage you\u2019ll hear. And if you miss an answer to a question, you\u2019ll know it because the speaker will be talking about something related to the next question rather than the one you are on.<\/p>\n<p>If this happens, just <strong>move on to the next question<\/strong>. It\u2019s <strong>better to miss one question than get lost entirely<\/strong> and miss several answers. You can try and<strong> guess<\/strong> the answer of the question and go back to it <strong>later.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Try to <strong>remember what the speaker is talking about<\/strong> as you move through the questions. The questions are in the same order that you will answer them.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-8862-_nq7wdx95bcko\"><\/a>Tip #4 Pay attention to the instructions<\/h3>\n<p>If a question asks for a 2 word answer, make sure you only write 2 words.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-8862-_wo2v0bpwr2lf\"><\/a>Tip #5 Proofread your answers<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, if you do finish answering the questions early \u2013 <strong>check your answers carefully<\/strong> as you might be able to spot a few spelling mistakes!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still feeling nervous \u2013 remember that you can retake the test as many times as you like and that there is no fail mark.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the best way of reducing your nerves is to do plenty of practice listening tests and GlobalExam\u2019s website is here to help.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54212\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265.jpg\" alt=\"girl listening to music\" width=\"700\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-200x68.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-400x135.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-600x203.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-800x270.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-1024x346.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265-1200x405.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/girl-listening-to-music-e1633530895265.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Try Out GlobalExam Online to Get Top IELTS Test Results<\/h2>\n<p>E-learning platforms are the best way to practice for your IELTS test because you can access the website from everywhere, have your hands on various modern tools and prepare as if you were in exam conditions.<\/p>\n<p>GlobalExam is an <strong>online<\/strong> platform dedicated to IELTS preparation in real exam conditions. Our experts regularly write new content to deliver effective training and practice opportunities. Our website is very interactive and success-oriented: you can take a test to identify your customized learning path and set targets on what you need to work above all.<\/p>\n<p>You could register directly on ESOL British Council and IDP Education websites. You could also find information about <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/ielts-test-center-find-the-exam-location-nearest-to-you\/\">affiliated, approved or endorsed IELTS test centers.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-8862-_152neioaufu9\"><\/a>What GlobalExam can offer you<\/h3>\n<p>You also have the chance to do full <strong>mock exams<\/strong> under timed conditions \u2013 just like in the <strong>real<\/strong> IELTS test. Instead of just practicing by yourself on a book with a CD, GlobalExam proposes up to 5 real IELTS mock exams. When taking the mock test on GlobalExam you\u2019ll see a clock telling you how much time you still get for the whole test and for the part you\u2019re taking.<\/p>\n<p>And you can take a whole mock IELTS exam without obligation so you get to see typical questions you\u2019ll have to answer for the test and the structure of the exam. For each of the IELTS 4 sections (Listening, Reading, Speaking et Writing) you get a free training access. It will not take more than 30 seconds to <strong>register<\/strong> on GlobalExam.<\/p>\n<p>After each exam, you\u2019ll receive immediate <strong>feedback<\/strong> with a grade. You can then monitor your results in the statistics tab and check your progress.<\/p>\n<p>Improve any weak areas with the help of our revision material. 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