Writing module
Comprises of two tasks – TASK 1 AND TASK 2
Task I – Comprises interpreting tables, graphs, charts
Task 2- Involves Issue writing.
Writing Task I is a 20-minute test and writing Task 2 is a 40 minutes test. Word limit for Task 1 is 150 and 250 for the latter.
For the general module, Writing Task I prescribes letter writing. The test takers will have to write a letter in 150 words. There are different types of letters that appear in IELTS. Formal letters, informal letters, complaints, etc. are a few examples.
Reading Module
This section comprises three reading comprehensions. Each Reading comprehension is followed by 12-14 Questions. The major question types comprise: matching, heading, subheading, sentence completions, etc. This section lasts for 60 minutes.
Listening Module
This module has four sections. The test takers need to listen to the audio and answer the questions given in the question booklet. Thus, you need to do two things simultaneously: listening and answering.
This is a 30-minute test. Further, on completion of this section you will have additional 10 minutes to transfer your answers from the question booklet to an answer sheet.
IELTS Speaking Module
This is a 15-minute test, it comprises three parts: Self introduction, Topic and Discussion. After you introduce yourself, a topic card will be given to you. You will have to speak on the topic for about 5 minutes. Finally, there will be a discussion between you and the examiner. He will ask you some questions on the given topic.