IELTS Listening test tips

Most important: check if your headphones are working, if not, raise your hand

Utilise the time allotted to prepare the questions. Read through them before the recording starts

Listen to the recording attentively and focus more on answers than understanding everything. Remember that the recording is played only once

Take notes on your question paper when listening to the recording

Write within the given word limit for each question

Revise and proofread for spelling and grammar errors before submission

Try to use all capital letters for your answers