IELTS General Training Test
About the IELTS Test
The IELTS General Training test is designed for those migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programmes and work experience in an English-speaking environment.
Purpose
The IELTS General Training test is designed for those planning to migrate to English-speaking countries, seeking secondary education, or engaging in work experience or training programs in English-speaking environments.
Test Format
The IELTS General Training test has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Our platform focuses specifically on providing AI assessment for the Writing and Speaking components, which are the most challenging parts for many test-takers.
IELTS AI Assessment Focus
Our platform specializes in providing detailed AI-powered assessment for the Writing and Speaking modules, which require personalized feedback that is difficult to get through traditional practice materials.
Why We Focus on Writing and Speaking
While the complete IELTS exam includes Listening and Reading sections, our platform specializes in Writing and Speaking assessments because:
- These are the most challenging components for many test-takers
- They require personalized feedback that is difficult to find elsewhere
- Our AI technology can provide detailed analysis that mimics official IELTS examiners
Writing (60 minutes)
The Writing section consists of two tasks:
Task 1 (20 minutes)
You'll be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation. The letter may need to be personal, semi-formal or formal in tone.
Word count: Minimum 150 words
Task 2 (40 minutes)
You'll be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay should be a formal style but written in a more personal way than the Academic Writing Task 2.
Word count: Minimum 250 words
Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to your Writing score.
Speaking (11-14 minutes)
The Speaking section is a face-to-face interview with a certified IELTS examiner. It consists of three parts:
Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes)
The examiner will introduce themselves and ask you to introduce yourself and confirm your identity. They will then ask general questions on familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies, and interests.
Part 2: Long Turn (3-4 minutes)
The examiner will give you a task card which asks you to talk about a particular topic, including points to include in your talk. You'll be given 1 minute to prepare and make notes, then you'll talk for 1-2 minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic.
Part 3: Discussion (4-5 minutes)
The examiner will ask further questions connected to the topic in Part 2. These questions will allow you to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.
How IELTS General Training Differs from IELTS Academic
| Section | General Training | Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Identical for both versions | |
| Reading | Focuses on everyday English used in social and workplace contexts. Includes notices, advertisements, and general texts. | Includes more complex texts from books, journals, newspapers, and magazines on academic topics. |
| Writing Task 1 | Write a letter (personal, semi-formal, or formal) in response to a given situation. | Describe, summarize, or explain visual information (graph, table, chart, or diagram). |
| Writing Task 2 | Similar format, but Academic may expect more formal language and structure | |
| Speaking | Identical for both versions | |
IELTS General Training Assessment Criteria
Our AI assessment system uses the official IELTS marking criteria to evaluate your Writing and Speaking responses, providing detailed feedback and scoring to help you prepare effectively for the actual test.
Writing responses are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners based on the following criteria:
- Task Achievement (Task 1) - How fully you address all parts of the task with relevant, fully extended and supported ideas.
- Task Response (Task 2) - How you develop a position or argument clearly with relevant examples and supporting ideas.
- Coherence and Cohesion - How you organize information and ideas logically, with clear progression using cohesive devices effectively.
- Lexical Resource - The range and precision of your vocabulary, your ability to use less common vocabulary, and your awareness of collocation.
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy - Your ability to use a variety of complex structures with limited grammatical errors.
Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to your Writing score.
Speaking performance is assessed by certificated IELTS examiners based on the following criteria:
- Fluency and Coherence - How well you can speak at a normal rate without too much hesitation, organize your ideas coherently, and use cohesive devices effectively.
- Lexical Resource - The range and precision of the vocabulary you use, and your ability to paraphrase effectively.
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy - Your ability to use a variety of complex structures with limited grammatical errors.
- Pronunciation - Your ability to use appropriate pronunciation features to convey meaning effectively.
How to Book IELTS General Training Test
- Visit the official IELTS website at ielts.org/take-a-test/booking-your-test to find available test slots in your area.
- Select "IELTS General Training" as your test type.
- Choose your preferred date and time.
- Complete the registration process and make payment.
- Receive confirmation email with instructions for the test day.