Free IELTS level test: which skill to work on first
This free check takes about 20 minutes and shows which of the four skills to start with. Listening and Reading are marked; Writing and Speaking are quick self-checks. It is not an IELTS band score: only an official test gives you a band. No sign-up, and your answers stay on your device.
Take the check
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing and Speaking
- Your profile
Listening · Booking a community pottery course
Play the recording once, as in the test, and fill in the form. One word or a number for each answer.
What the check covers
Listening
One original Part 1 recording, played once, with six form-completion answers.
Reading
One original Academic passage with five questions: True, False or Not Given, and multiple choice.
Writing and Speaking
Five statements each, on what you can already do. Tick the ones that are true.
When you know where to start
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Questions people ask
Does this test give me an IELTS band?
No. It is a short practice check that shows your strongest and weakest skills. Only an official IELTS test gives a band score.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes: a few minutes of Listening, about ten of Reading, and a minute for the self-checks.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Your answers stay in your browser and are not sent anywhere.
What should I do after the check?
Start with the skill the check names. Each skill's free practice has more recordings, passages and tasks.