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Official specifications published by Academic Testing
Exam Format
164 min
Language Proficiency Test
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2 years from test date
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COMPLETE-IELTS-GUIDE Exam Topics and Domains
COMPLETE-IELTS-GUIDE is organized into 4 weighted domains.
1
Listening
25%
Part 1: Social Context Conversation
Accommodation and HousingTravel Arrangements and BookingsMaking AppointmentsShopping and ServicesPersonal Information Exchanges
- Understand main ideas in everyday conversations
- Extract specific factual information accurately
- Follow conversation flow and topic changes
- Identify speakers' opinions and attitudes
Part 2: Social Context Monologue
Tourist Information and AttractionsFacility DescriptionsEvent Announcements and ProgramsPublic Service InformationHealth and Safety Briefings
- Follow extended monologues on familiar topics
- Identify main points and supporting details
- Understand spatial relationships and directions
- Extract specific information from descriptive passages
Part 3: Educational/Training Context Conversation
Academic Discussions and TutorialsResearch Projects and MethodologyCourse Selection and RequirementsStudy Skills and StrategiesGroup Work Planning
- Follow complex academic discussions with multiple speakers
- Identify different viewpoints and opinions
- Understand speaker relationships and interactions
- Extract key information from extended dialogue
Part 4: Academic Monologue/Lecture
Science and TechnologyHistory and ArchaeologyBusiness and EconomicsPsychology and SociologyEnvironmental StudiesArts and Culture
- Follow complex academic lectures and presentations
- Understand abstract concepts and theories
- Identify main arguments and supporting evidence
- Recognize lecture structure and organization
2
Reading
25%
Academic Reading - Passages and Content
Descriptive and Factual TextsDiscursive and Analytical TextsNarrative Texts
- Skim for general ideas and main points
- Scan for specific information and details
- Understand complex sentence structures
- Identify writer's purpose and attitude
- Follow logical arguments and reasoning
- Understand implicit meanings and inferences
General Training Reading - Sections and Content
Section 1: Social Survival ReadingSection 2: Workplace Survival ReadingSection 3: General Reading
- Understand everyday English in various contexts
- Extract key information from workplace documents
- Follow extended texts on general topics
- Identify main ideas and supporting details
- Understand writer's purpose and tone
- Make inferences from context
3
Writing
25%
Academic Writing Task 1 - Visual Information Description
Line GraphsBar ChartsPie ChartsTablesProcess DiagramsMapsMixed Charts
- Identify and describe key features of visual data
- Make appropriate comparisons and contrasts
- Organize information coherently
- Use appropriate vocabulary for data description
- Write objectively without personal opinion
- Paraphrase information from the question
General Training Writing Task 1 - Letter Writing
Formal LettersSemi-formal LettersInformal Letters
- Identify appropriate register for different situations
- Structure letters with proper format
- Address all task requirements
- Use appropriate opening and closing
- Maintain consistent tone throughout
- Express ideas clearly and politely
Writing Task 2 - Essay Writing (Both Academic and General Training)
Opinion Essays (Agree/Disagree)Discussion EssaysProblem-Solution EssaysAdvantages-Disadvantages EssaysDirect Question Essays
- Identify essay type and plan accordingly
- Write clear thesis statements
- Develop ideas with relevant examples
- Use cohesive devices effectively
- Structure essays logically
- Write clear topic sentences
- Conclude effectively without introducing new ideas
4
Speaking
25%
Part 1: Introduction and Interview
Personal InformationFamily and RelationshipsHobbies and InterestsHometown and CountryTechnology and Media
- Respond naturally to familiar questions
- Extend answers beyond yes/no
- Use appropriate tenses
- Maintain fluency in simple topics
- Demonstrate vocabulary range
- Speak clearly and confidently
Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card)
PeoplePlacesObjects and PossessionsEvents and ExperiencesActivities and SkillsMedia and Entertainment
- Speak continuously for 1-2 minutes
- Address all bullet points
- Organize ideas logically
- Use descriptive language
- Incorporate past, present, and future tenses
- Demonstrate vocabulary range
- Maintain fluency without long pauses
Part 3: Two-way Discussion
Social IssuesGlobal ConcernsTechnology and Future TrendsValues and BeliefsWork and Career
- Discuss abstract topics confidently
- Express and justify opinions
- Use complex sentence structures
- Demonstrate analytical thinking
- Compare and contrast ideas
- Speculate about future trends
- Support arguments with examples
- Acknowledge different viewpoints
How do I earn this certification?
Passing COMPLETE-IELTS-GUIDE earns the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) certification. It sits in the English Language Proficiency track.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
ACTIVE
Who should take this exam?
- Intermediate to advanced English proficiency
- Familiarity with test format
- Practice with official materials
- Understanding of band score requirements for intended purpose