IELTS Timed Tests
IELTS sets time limits for all parts of the test and this is done in the new timed version of IELTS Progress Check. Look at the table below to see how much time is allowed for each part of the test.
Much like a real test day, if you run out of time, you will not be allowed to continue the test and your answers will automatically be submitted.
Timed practice will help you to prepare better for managing your time in all parts of the test on test day.
Test part | Timing | IELTS Progress Check notes |
|---|---|---|
Listening test | 30 minutes | The extra transfer time (paper-test) is included in the practice test |
Reading test | 60 minutes | 1 minute is added to submit your test part |
Writing test | 60 minutes | 1 minute is added to submit your test part |
Speaking test | 11 - 14 minutes | 20-30 seconds is allowed to respond to each of the recorded prompts |
Try an untimed test first
We recommend that you try an untimed IELTS Progress Check practice test first. For best practice, buy the first practice test untimed (Practice Test 1), and then move on to the second practice test (Practice Test 2), choosing the timed version. You can then compare your indicative band scores and feedback to see if you could do equally well being timed or not.
We have four completely different Academic tests and General Training tests to choose from.
If you feel that the pressure is too much and you would like to do the test in your own time, don't worry, just choose the untimed version. However, before you do the real test, you need to make sure that you can handle being timed.
Why not try one now!
If you haven't tried one of our official practice tests, why not try one now. All the materials are new, authored by the IELTS partners to make sure you have the closest possible experience to a real IELTS test day. You can choose from four Academic tests and four General Training tests. The tests come in two versions - timed and untimed.
Follow this link to find out more about our official timed and untimed practice tests - IELTS Progress Check.