IELTS guide
Create a free account for one completed first attempt in each IELTS practice area, then choose a matched mock or practise Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking separately.
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Choose a four-skill IELTS mock or a focused skill test, then turn answers, recordings, and revised responses into a practical weekly study plan.
Use the IELTS full mock-test selector when you want four matched sections from one test suite. Use the skill links below when you need a shorter practice session or want to repair one weak area.
English AIdol practice material and AI feedback are independent study resources. They are not official IELTS questions, results, or examiner decisions.
| Access question | Current answer |
|---|---|
| Can a guest start a full test? | No. Create or sign in to a free account before the test starts. |
| How many attempts are free? | One completed first attempt in each available IELTS area: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. |
| What happens after that? | Another attempt in the same area can require IELTS Pro access. |
| Is every report included? | No. Full reports, exact band breakdowns, tailored feedback, and saved analysis can require a paid plan. |
This is a limited free first-attempt offer, not unlimited free IELTS testing. Read the cross-exam free practice access guide for the same policy in machine-readable JSON and CSV.
Listening and Speaking use the same broad test format in IELTS Academic and General Training, while Reading and Writing differ. Academic Reading uses texts suited to an academic context, and Academic Writing Task 1 asks you to describe visual information. General Training Reading uses everyday and workplace material, while Writing Task 1 is a letter.
Before starting a full IELTS practice test, confirm which test your university, employer, professional body, or visa pathway accepts. Practising the wrong Reading and Writing version can produce misleading timing and score expectations.
| Skill | Published test time | What to practise | Best review evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | About 30 minutes, plus transfer/checking time where applicable | Four parts and 40 questions | The exact words, paraphrases, and distractors in the audio |
| Reading | 60 minutes | Three sections and 40 questions | The sentence or passage evidence for every answer |
| Writing | 60 minutes | Task 1 and Task 2 | A revised response linked to the four public assessment criteria |
| Speaking | 11-14 minutes | Parts 1, 2, and 3 | A recording, transcript, and one targeted re-recording |
Computer and paper delivery can change the mechanics of answering, but not the need to manage time. Check the official IELTS site and your booking confirmation for the current local process.
For Listening and Reading, a score alone does not tell you whether the problem was language knowledge, attention, spelling, or time management. Review why the correct answer fits and why each tempting alternative does not.
For Writing and Speaking, compare the response with the public IELTS criteria. Automated feedback can highlight a possible weakness, but it should be tested by revising or re-recording. Do not treat a practice band estimate as a guaranteed official band.
| Session | Work | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timed Listening or Reading section | Error log with textual or audio evidence |
| 2 | Writing Task 1 or Task 2 | Original response, feedback, and revision |
| 3 | Speaking Parts 1-3 | Recording, transcript, and re-recording |
| 4 | Weak-skill drills | Short set focused on one recurring error |
| 5 | Full section or four-skill mock | Updated priorities for the next week |
Adjust the volume to your available time. Keeping a review artefact from each session matters more than accumulating a large count of unfinished tests.
Source review date: 24 August 2026. English AIdol is not affiliated with or endorsed by IELTS or its owners.
A free account includes one completed first attempt in each available IELTS area: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Sign-in is required before a full test starts. Repeat attempts in the same area and advanced reports can require IELTS Pro.
Use English AIdol's full mock selector for four matched sections or open separate Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking practice pages. The material and score estimates are independent practice, not official IELTS content or results.
Published section times are about 30 minutes for Listening plus applicable transfer or checking time, 60 minutes for Reading, 60 minutes for Writing, and 11-14 minutes for Speaking. Local scheduling and delivery instructions can vary.
Use the version accepted by your receiving organisation. Reading and Writing differ between Academic and General Training, so verify the required test before choosing a mock.
No. Automated band estimates are study guidance and can differ from an official result. Use them to identify patterns, revise, and compare practice attempts.