IELTS Listening Question Types and Strategies for Maximizing Your Score
Slide 1: Introduction
The IELTS Listening test measures your ability to understand spoken English.
The test consists of 4 sections and 40 questions, covering a range of different question types.
Slide 2: 10 Types of IELTS Listening Questions
Matching
Multiple choice
Note completion
Form completion
Table completion
Sentence completion
Summary completion
Short answer questions
Map & plan labelling
Diagram & flowchart completion
Slide 3: Matching Questions
Matching questions test your ability to recognize detail in a conversation.
You will have to match items in two lists of options.
Expect synonyms and paraphrasing to be used in the recording.
Slide 4: Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple choice questions require you to choose the correct answer from a shortlist (usually 3 words or phrases).
Listen carefully to the recording and don't just select the first answer you hear.
Answers may look similar in meaning so pay attention to detail.
Slide 5: Note Completion
Note completion questions test your ability to identify key information in a recording.
You will need to fill in blanks in a set of notes based on what you hear in the recording.
Focus on the details and listen carefully for the missing information.
Slide 6: Form Completion
Form completion questions test your ability to understand spoken information about a person or place.
You will need to fill in the blanks in a form based on what you hear in the recording.
Listen carefully for the details and use context clues to help you identify the information you need.
Slide 7: Table Completion
Table completion questions test your ability to understand and categorize information in a table.
You will need to fill in the blanks in a table based on what you hear in the recording.
Pay attention to the relationships between different pieces of information and listen for details that help you categorize the information correctly.
Slide 8: Sentence Completion
Sentence completion questions test your ability to understand spoken information in context.
You will need to fill in the blanks in a sentence based on what you hear in the recording.
Focus on the details and use context clues to help you identify the information you need.
Slide 9: Summary Completion
Summary completion questions test your ability to identify the main ideas in a recording.
You will need to fill in the blanks in a summary based on what you hear in the recording.
Focus on the big picture and listen for the most important information in the recording.
Slide 10: Short Answer Questions
Short answer questions test your ability to identify specific information in a recording.
You will need to write a short answer to a question based on what you hear in the recording.
Listen carefully for the specific information and use context clues to help you identify what you need to answer the question.
Slide 11: Map & Plan Labelling
Map & plan labelling questions test your ability to understand spatial information in a recording.
You will need to label a map or plan based on what you hear in the recording.
Tips to approach the task efficiently:Listen carefully for details that help you identify the location of different features on the map or plan.
Use abbreviations or symbols to save time
Check your answers against the given key or legend
Keep an eye on the time and pace yourself.
Slide 12: Diagram & Flowchart Completion: completing a diagram or flowchart with the information provided in the listening
Tips to approach the task efficiently:
Read the instructions carefully
Identify the type of diagram or flowchart
Look for keywords in the listening that match the options
Don't get bogged down by details, focus on the main points
Check your answers against the diagram or flowchart.
Conclusion: understand the 4 parts/sections & question types in the IELTS Listening test
Develop a strategy for each part & questions types to achieve desired results
Practice, practice & practice
Quiz:
What type of information is tested in the IELTS Listening section?
How many parts does the IELTS Listening section have?
How many questions are there in each part of the IELTS Listening section?
How much time is allotted for the entire IELTS Listening section?
What types of accents can be heard in the IELTS Listening section?
What types of tasks are typically included in the IELTS Listening section?
How are the questions in the IELTS Listening section formatted?
What should you do to prepare for the IELTS Listening section?
What tips can you use to improve your score in the IELTS Listening section?
What is the significance of the IELTS Listening section in the overall IELTS test score?
