For the best preparation, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the format of the A1 IELTS Life Skills Test and complete a sample practice test.
What happens during the test? There are two main parts to IELTS Life Skills.
In the first part, you are expected to ask and answer questions on familiar topics.
The second part is a combined listening and speaking task.
At level A you will listen to a task played on a CD. Completing the task allows you to show your ability to listen for both the general meaning and detail.
You will say your answers, although you can make notes on paper while you listen to the CD.
There will then be a discussion on a theme related to what you have listened to on the CD.
How long is the test? The times allowed for IELTS Life Skills – A1 Speaking and Listening 16–18 minutes.
Speaking A1 Test Marks Sample:
Total Marks
Passing Marks
Passing Percentage
100
50
50%
A1 Test Sample
Congratulations - you have completed A1 Level Life Skills Test.
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