Academic and General Training · no account
Free IELTS mock test
About 2 hours 30 minutes · free, no account
Full mock test 1: Listening, Reading and Writing
All three papers in one sitting, on the real timings, in the order the computer test runs them.
At the end: your marks out of 40 for Listening and Reading, and feedback on both Writing tasks.
- 60 minutesReading testThe whole Reading paper on one clock, with the reason for every answer.Start
- 60 minutesWriting testTask 1 and Task 2 on one clock, with checks on the four criteria.Start
- 3 minutesSpeaking testA Part 2 cue card on the real clock, recorded, with a free band estimate.Start
- No accountFree course lessonThe first lesson of the course: how the test works, and where your band comes from.Start
The mock follows the real timings
| Paper | Time | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | About 30 minutes | 4 recordings, 40 questions. |
| Reading | 60 minutes | 3 sections, 40 questions. |
| Writing | 60 minutes | Task 1 (at least 150 words) and Task 2 (at least 250 words). |
| Speaking | 11 to 14 minutes | Three parts with an examiner. On computer it is on the same day as the other papers. |
After your mock
Questions people ask
Is this IELTS mock test really free?
Yes. Full test 1, Reading test 1, Writing test 1 and the Speaking test are free with no account, for Academic and General Training.
How long is a full IELTS mock test?
Listening takes about 30 minutes, Reading 60 and Writing 60, so about two and a half hours in one sitting. Speaking is separate and takes 11 to 14 minutes in the real test.
Do I get a band score at the end?
You get your marks out of 40 for Listening and Reading, which the IELTS score chart turns into a band, and feedback on both Writing tasks. The Speaking test gives a band estimate from your words.
Are the questions from real IELTS papers?
No. Every test here is our own original practice material, written to the IELTS format and timings.
Is there a free IELTS course?
The first lesson of the IELTSGenius course is free with no account. The full course is paid.
Sources
- 1IELTS, IELTS Academic testChecked 12 October 2026.
- 2IELTS, Academic test format: SpeakingChecked 12 October 2026.
- 3IELTS, Academic test format: WritingChecked 12 October 2026.
- 4IELTS, IELTS scoring in detailChecked 12 October 2026.
- 5IDP IELTS, IELTS on computerChecked 12 October 2026.