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Immediately before the playback reaches the point of the recording containing an answer to a question a special "attention" sound is played.

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IELTS Listening

Listening vs Reading: both test comprehension, but Listening gives you one chance (audio plays once, no going back), while Reading lets you re-read. This means Listening rewards prediction and note-taking; Reading rewards scanning and time management.

IELTS Listening is 30 minutes, 4 recordings (social → academic, easier → harder), 40 questions. Multiple accents, played once.

Diagnostic: if you understand English fine in person but struggle with recordings → practise with varied accents (Australian, Scottish, Indian English) and single-play conditions.

IELTS

IELTS vs TOEFL: both test English proficiency for academic/immigration purposes. IELTS uses a 0–9 band scale and includes a face-to-face speaking test. TOEFL uses a 0–120 point scale and is entirely computer-based. Most institutions accept both — check which your target requires.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Band scores 0–9.

Diagnostic: need a score for UK/Australia/NZ/Canada immigration or most non-US universities? → IELTS. US-focused? → check if TOEFL is preferred.