IELTS Listening is one of the modules in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) designed to assess your listening skills in an academic or general context. The Listening module consists of four sections with a total of 40 questions and has a time limit of approximately 30 minutes. The audio recordings in the IELTS Listening module include a range of accents and may feature conversations, monologues, or presentations.

Here’s an overview of the sections in the IELTS Listening module:

Section 1: This section usually features a conversation between two speakers, such as a conversation between a customer and a service representative. The questions in this section typically assess your ability to understand specific information, such as names, dates, and locations.

Section 2: This section presents a monologue or a speech, such as a description of a tourist attraction or a university orientation talk. The questions in this section require you to understand the main ideas, specific details, and the speaker’s opinions or attitudes.

Section 3: This section involves a conversation among multiple speakers, such as a discussion among students about an academic project. The questions in this section assess your ability to understand detailed information, identify relationships between speakers, and follow the development of ideas.

Section 4: This section features a monologue or a lecture on an academic topic, such as a university lecture or a scientific presentation. The questions in this section focus on your ability to comprehend complex information, follow arguments, and identify specific details and main ideas.