Test-day checklist
A test-day checklist is a list of essential items and actions candidates should prepare or complete before arriving at the IELTS test venue.
Glossary
Practice-test calibration
Practice-test calibration is the process of aligning mock test scores with actual IELTS band scores to estimate a candidate’s likely performance.
Mock test
A mock test is a practice exam designed to simulate the format, timing, and conditions of the actual IELTS test, helping candidates assess their readiness.
Question pool rotation
Question pool rotation is the practice of regularly changing and reusing sets of IELTS exam questions to maintain test fairness and security.
Exam recall
Exam recall refers to the process of remembering and sharing questions or tasks from a recent IELTS test, often for study or discussion purposes.
Answer transfer time
Answer transfer time is the period at the end of the IELTS Listening or Reading test for copying answers from the question paper to the answer sheet.
Word-limit instructions
Word-limit instructions tell IELTS candidates the maximum number of words they can use when answering certain questions in the Listening and Reading sections.
Spelling in Listening answers
Spelling in Listening answers refers to the requirement that words written as answers in the IELTS Listening test must be spelled correctly to receive marks.
Synonym matching
Synonym matching is the process of identifying words or phrases with similar meanings, often used in IELTS Reading and Listening tasks.
Keywords
Keywords are important words or phrases in IELTS Listening and Reading tasks that help candidates locate and understand relevant information in the text or audio.
Scanning
Scanning is a reading technique used to quickly locate specific information in a text without reading every word, important for IELTS Reading tasks.
Skimming
Skimming is a reading technique used to quickly identify the main ideas or general meaning of a text without focusing on every detail.
Signpost words
Signpost words are linking words or phrases that guide listeners or readers through a text, indicating sequence, contrast, cause, or emphasis.
Distractors
Distractors are incorrect answer choices or misleading information in IELTS Listening and Reading tasks designed to test candidates’ attention and understanding.
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing means expressing the same idea as the original text or speech using different words and structures without changing the meaning.
Multiple choice (Reading)
Multiple choice (Reading) refers to a question type in the IELTS Reading test where candidates select the correct answer from several options.
Diagram label completion
Diagram label completion is an IELTS task where test-takers fill in missing words or phrases on a diagram using information from a listening or reading passage.
Summary completion
Summary completion is an IELTS task where candidates fill gaps in a summary using words from the text or a word list, testing understanding and detail recognition.
Matching Features
Matching features is an IELTS question type where candidates link items from one list to options in another, testing reading or listening skills.
Matching information
Matching information is a type of IELTS Reading task where candidates locate specific details or facts within different paragraphs of a text.
Matching headings
Matching headings is a type of IELTS Reading task where candidates pair headings with sections of a text to show understanding of main ideas.
Yes / No / Not Given
A question type in IELTS Reading that asks candidates to identify if a statement agrees, disagrees, or is not addressed in the text.
True / False / Not Given
True / False / Not Given is a type of question in IELTS Reading and sometimes Listening that tests your ability to identify factual accuracy and information presence.
Short-answer questions
Short-answer questions require test-takers to write brief responses, usually with a word or number limit, based on information from the IELTS text or recording.
Sentence Completion
Sentence completion is an IELTS task type where candidates fill gaps in sentences using words from a text or audio, testing understanding and accuracy.
Matching (Listening)
Matching (Listening) is an IELTS Listening task where candidates pair items from two lists, such as speakers to opinions or places to activities.
Multiple choice (Listening)
A question type in the IELTS Listening test where candidates select the correct answer from a list of options, testing comprehension skills.
Flow-chart completion
Flow-chart completion is an IELTS task type where candidates fill in missing information on a diagram that shows a process or sequence of steps.
Map labelling
Map labelling is an IELTS task where candidates match information to features on a map, often testing listening or reading comprehension skills.
Table completion
Table completion is an IELTS task where candidates fill in missing information in a table using details from a listening or reading passage.
Note completion
Note completion is an IELTS task where candidates fill in missing words in a set of notes based on information from a listening or reading passage.
Form completion
Form completion is a type of IELTS question where candidates fill in missing information in a form using details from a listening or reading passage.
Reading passage
A reading passage is a text used in the IELTS Reading test, designed to assess a candidate’s ability to understand written English in various contexts.
Listening Part 4
Listening Part 4 is the final section of the IELTS Listening test, featuring a monologue on an academic topic, with ten related questions.
Listening Part 3
Listening Part 3 is the third section of the IELTS Listening test, featuring a conversation among up to four people on an academic or training topic.
Listening Part 2
Listening Part 2 is the second section of the IELTS Listening test, featuring a monologue set in an everyday social context, such as a speech or talk.
Listening Part 1
Listening Part 1 is the first section of the IELTS Listening test, featuring a conversation on everyday topics with questions to assess basic comprehension.
Computer-delivered IELTS
Computer-delivered IELTS is a format of the IELTS test where candidates complete Listening, Reading, and Writing sections using a computer at a test center.
Academic vs General Training
Academic and General Training are two IELTS test types with different Reading and Writing tasks, designed for study or migration purposes.
IELTS Reading test format
The IELTS Reading test format refers to the structure, timing, and types of questions candidates encounter in the Reading section of the IELTS exam.
IELTS Listening test format
The IELTS Listening test format refers to the structure, timing, and sections of the Listening component in the IELTS exam.
Overall band score
The overall band score is the average of the four IELTS section scores, rounded to the nearest half or whole band, and shows total English ability.
Half-band score
A half-band score is a score ending in .5, used in IELTS to indicate performance that falls between whole band scores such as 6.0 and 7.0.
Raw score conversion
Raw score conversion is the process of changing the number of correct answers in IELTS Listening or Reading into a band score from 1 to 9.
Band score
A band score is a whole or half-point number from 0 to 9 used to report performance in each IELTS test section and overall.
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