Fable Tests

IELTS practice tests

Academic and General Training reading and listening in the real format, plus worked writing and speaking sessions.

  • 40 questions
  • 60 minutes

The IELTS tests are being written. Life in the UK and US civics come first; this family follows.

Guides

  1. IELTS Academic vs General Training: format, timings and band scoresHow IELTS Academic and General Training differ, the four parts and timings, how band scores 0-9 are rounded, computer vs paper, and One Skill Retake.
  2. IELTS Listening: the four parts, question types and timingThe IELTS Listening test explained: four parts, 40 questions, about 30 minutes, the main question types, and transfer time on paper vs computer.
  3. IELTS Academic Reading: passages, question types and timingIELTS Academic Reading explained: three long passages, 40 questions in 60 minutes, every question type, and how to manage your time.
  4. IELTS General Training Reading: sections, texts and question typesIELTS General Training Reading explained: three sections from everyday notices to a long text, 40 questions in 60 minutes, and the question types.
  5. IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic: charts, graphs, processes and mapsIELTS Academic Writing Task 1 explained: describing charts, tables, processes and maps in 150 words or more, with structure, timing and common mistakes.
  6. IELTS Writing Task 1 General Training: formal and informal lettersIELTS General Training Writing Task 1 explained: the letter task, formal, semi-formal and informal tone, covering the three points, and timing.
  7. IELTS Writing Task 2: the essay types, structure and timingIELTS Writing Task 2 explained: the main essay question types, a clear four-paragraph structure, 250 words in 40 minutes, and common mistakes.
  8. IELTS Speaking: the three parts, timings and how the examiner worksThe IELTS Speaking test explained: an 11 to 14 minute interview in three parts, the long turn with one minute to prepare, and what the examiner does.
  9. IELTS Writing band descriptors explained in plain wordsWhat IELTS Writing examiners look for: Task Achievement and Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
  10. IELTS Speaking band descriptors explained in plain wordsWhat IELTS Speaking examiners listen for: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation, in plain words.
  11. IELTS Writing Task 2 sample answers: opinion essay on remote workAn IELTS Task 2 opinion essay on working from home, with three sample answers at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary on all four criteria.
  12. IELTS Writing Task 2 sample answers: discussion essay on museumsAn IELTS Task 2 'discuss both views' essay on free museum entry, with sample answers at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary on each criterion.
  13. IELTS Writing Task 2 sample answers: problem and solution essay on housingAn IELTS Task 2 problem and solution essay on housing costs for young adults, with answers at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary.
  14. IELTS Writing Task 1 sample answers: line graph on cycling journeysAn IELTS Academic Task 1 line graph on cycling in three cities, with sample answers at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary on each criterion.
  15. IELTS Writing Task 1 sample answers: process diagram on rainwater harvestingAn IELTS Academic Task 1 process on rainwater reuse at a school, described in words, with answers at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary.
  16. IELTS General Training Task 1 sample answers: formal letter to a councilAn IELTS General Training formal letter about a bus route closure, with answers at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary on tone and all four criteria.
  17. IELTS General Training Task 1 sample answers: informal letter to a friendAn IELTS General Training informal letter advising a friend on a visit, with answers at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary on tone and criteria.
  18. IELTS Speaking Part 2 sample answers: describe a skill you learnedAn IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card on a skill you learned, with Part 3 follow-ups, transcripts at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary.
  19. IELTS Speaking Part 2 sample answers: describe a time you helped someoneAn IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card on helping someone, with Part 3 follow-ups, transcripts at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary.
  20. IELTS Speaking Part 2 sample answers: describe a memorable journeyAn IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card on a journey you remember, with Part 3 follow-ups, transcripts at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary.
  21. IELTS Speaking Part 1 sample answers: hometown, mornings and musicNine IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on hometown, mornings and music, with transcripts at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary on each criterion.
  22. IELTS Speaking Part 3 sample answers: success and happinessAn IELTS Speaking Part 3 discussion on success and happiness, with transcripts at bands 8, 6.5 and 5 and commentary on all four criteria.