Listening Practice
Train your ear for the IELTS Academic listening test with authentic audio
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Full Exams
5
Free Exams
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Practice Sections
About the Listening Test
Listening Exam 1
4 sections, 40 questions, ~30 minutes
Listening Exam 2
4 sections, 40 questions, ~30 minutes
Listening Exam 3
4 sections, 40 questions, ~30 minutes
Listening Exam 4
4 sections, 40 questions, ~30 minutes
Listening Exam 5
4 sections, 40 questions, ~30 minutes
Practice individual sections with the ability to pause and replay audio
Appliance Repair Booking
A customer phones a repair company to book an appointment for a faulty washing machine.
Natural History Museum Tour
A museum guide gives an introduction to visitors about the museum's history, exhibits, and facilities.
Green Building Materials Project
Two students discuss their research project on sustainable construction with their tutor.
Sleep and Memory Research
A university lecture exploring the scientific relationship between sleep and memory consolidation.
Car Rental Booking
A customer phones a car rental company to book a vehicle and discuss insurance options.
Community Garden Tour
A guide welcomes visitors and explains the facilities and activities at Riverside Community Garden.
Electric Bicycles Marketing Project
Two students discuss their marketing research project on electric bicycles with their tutor.
The History of Coffee
A university lecture exploring the origins and cultural impact of coffee throughout history.
Hotel Reservation
A guest phones a hotel to book a room and discuss services and facilities.
Sports Centre Tour
A staff member shows visitors around a newly refurbished sports centre and explains its facilities and membership options.
Psychology Research Project
Two psychology students, Alice and Daniel, discuss their research project with their tutor about how music affects concentration.
Animal Migration
A university lecturer discusses the fascinating phenomenon of animal migration, exploring why animals migrate and how they navigate across vast distances.
Guitar Lesson Booking
A parent calls a music school to arrange guitar lessons for their child and discusses lesson details and availability.
Maritime Museum Tour
A guide gives visitors a tour of a maritime museum, explaining its history, facilities, exhibitions, and visitor information.
Marine Research Project
Two marine biology students discuss their research fieldwork plans with their professor, covering budget, location, and project focus.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture
A university lecturer discusses the growing importance of urban agriculture in cities, exploring vertical farming, hydroponics, and sustainable food production methods.
Library Membership Registration
A person registers for library membership and receives information about facilities, services, and membership benefits.
Museum Audio Tour
A museum guide provides an audio tour introduction, explaining the museum's history, facilities, ticket prices, and tour details.
Research Project Discussion
Two university students, Tom and Sarah, discuss their upcoming group research project on renewable energy with their professor.
Urban Vertical Farming Lecture
A university lecturer discusses the history, technology, economics, and future potential of urban vertical farming systems.
Tips for Success
- Read questions before the audio starts
- Listen for keywords and synonyms
- Write answers while listening
- Check spelling during transfer time