Have you heard about the small changes that have been made to the listening test this year? There's no need to worry, but it's best to be informed!
Here's what the official IELTS website tells us:
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From 4 January 2020, some small changes are being introduced to the instructions and layout of the paper-based Listening test:
- We will be changing the word ‘Sections’ to ‘Parts’ – The paper-based test will now be divided into Part 1, 2, 3, 4.
- We will be removing the Part 1 example.
- We are also removing the page number references.
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Note: Perhaps the only change that may affect you is the second one. You'll need to be ready to start question 1 straight away.
Yes sir.It really affect the students because we do not have some time to identify the accent of the speaker quickly , it comes straightway and also not get some extra time to read another questions.So, a bit challenge .
Posted by: Pachu | January 14, 2020 at 15:38
Thank you for notice, Simon
Posted by: Rose Pham | January 16, 2020 at 02:00
It's feels really good reading the blog, I'm gonna take IELTS in no time so I wish I could learn more.
Posted by: Kari | January 16, 2020 at 04:44
Thanks Simon for keeping us updated and help.Is there any reason for making the IELTS harder as time goes by?
Posted by: Sajan | January 16, 2020 at 20:29
FROM SIMON:
You're welcome Rose.
Keep studying the lessons Karl.
Sajan, I imagine the IELTS people realised that nobody really listens to the example. I agree that it makes things a bit harder, as you have less time to read ahead.
Posted by: Simon | January 17, 2020 at 11:45
Thank you for the update Simon, a humble request to clarify the third point, "page number references".
Posted by: Prasad Gandham | January 17, 2020 at 21:15
and are there any reliable sources where we can practice this test with its amendments?
Posted by: Katya | February 28, 2020 at 08:36