IELTS Practice Hub
Focus on specific question types and skills. From sentence completion to cue card monologues, master every part of the exam with our targeted drills.
All Practice Drills
Browse all available practice exercises across all four skills. Use the filters below to find exactly what you need to work on.
IELTS Listening
15 typesMultiple Choice (one answer)
Choose one correct answer from three or four options while listening to everyday conversations.
Read the answer options before the audio starts
Form Completion
Fill out a form (name, address, number) based on a conversation between two people in an everyday context.
Pay attention to spelling when the speaker spells a word
Note Completion
Complete missing notes with one to three appropriate words or numbers from the audio.
Identify the correct grammar for each gap
Sentence Completion
Complete incomplete sentences so they are grammatically and logically consistent with the audio.
Check grammatical fit (singular/plural, tense)
Table Completion
Fill in empty table cells while listening to a structured discussion or presentation.
Read column and row headers for context
Multiple Choice (multiple answers)
Choose two or more correct answers; this tests your attention to detail and ability to discriminate information.
Note how many answers are required
Matching
Match a list of statements or items with a set of options, testing comprehension of factual information.
Read all options beforehand
Summary Completion (with word list)
Select words from a given box to complete a summary of an academic lecture.
Eliminate words that don't fit grammatically
Short Answer Questions
Answer short questions accurately using one to three words from the audio.
Answer within the specified word limit
Plan Labeling
Label a plan or floor plan based on directions and locations heard.
Familiarize yourself with the plan before the audio
Map Labeling
Mark locations on a map according to the descriptions provided in a monologue or conversation.
Identify landmarks already on the map
Summary Completion (without word list)
Write the correct words yourself to complete the summary without a word bank.
Spelling must be correct even without a word list
Flow-chart Completion
Fill in a process flow chart based on an academic lecture detailing stages or processes.
Follow the sequence from top to bottom / left to right
Diagram Labeling
Complete labels on a technical or scientific diagram based on an academic audio.
Study technical vocabulary for the topic beforehand
Classification
Classify statements into appropriate categories based on the discussion or lecture content.
Understand category definitions before the audio
IELTS Reading
14 typesTrue / False / Not Given
Determine whether the statements match the facts (True), contradict them (False), or are not given in the text (Not Given).
'Not Given' means the information is not mentioned at all
Matching Headings
Choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph or section of the text.
Skim each paragraph — focus on the first and last sentence
Multiple Choice
Choose the most appropriate answer from four options based on the information in the text.
Read the questions before the text for guidance
Yes / No / Not Given
Evaluate whether the author agrees (Yes), disagrees (No), or does not mention (Not Given) the provided claims.
Different from TFNG — this is about the author's opinions, not facts
Summary Completion
Complete the summary of the text using words selected from a given box or directly from the text.
Read the whole summary for context
Sentence Completion
Fill the gaps in sentences using direct words from the text.
Use words from the text verbatim
Matching Information
Find which paragraph contains the specific information mentioned in the questions.
One paragraph can have more than one answer
Short Answer Questions
Answer brief factual questions using words from the text.
Use direct words from the text, don't paraphrase
Matching Features
Match each statement with the correct feature, person, or category from the text.
Options can be used more than once
Note Completion
Fill the missing notes using words from the text — usually presented as bullet points or a mind map.
Notes usually follow the structure of a specific section of the text
Table Completion
Fill the table with information from the text — suitable for texts comparing data or categories.
Read the header to understand the categories
Matching Sentence Endings
Choose the correct sentence endings to form complete and accurate sentences based on the text.
Pay attention to grammar — the ending must be grammatically correct
Flow-chart Completion
Fill in the process flowchart based on text explaining a process or sequence of events.
Follow the logical flow sequence of the diagram
Diagram Label Completion
Label diagram parts using words from descriptive text accompanying the picture.
Relate each label to its physical location in the diagram
IELTS Writing
15 typesTask 2 – Opinion Essay
Clearly state and support your opinion on a statement or issue with logical arguments.
State your position in the introduction and reiterate it in the conclusion
Task 2 – Discussion Essay
Discuss two different viewpoints evenly, then give your own opinion.
Discuss one viewpoint per body paragraph
Task 1 – Bar Chart
Compare data across categories or groups from a bar chart using appropriate comparative language.
Group data by similarities or differences
Task 2 – Advantages/Disadvantages
Present the advantages and disadvantages of a trend or policy in a balanced and critical manner.
Determine if a final conclusion is asked for or just a discussion
Task 1 – Line Graph
Describe data trends from a line graph over a specific time period using academic language.
Identify the main trends, peaks, and troughs
Task 2 – Problem / Solution
Identify a problem and offer realistic solutions with cohesive arguments.
Structure: problems (BP1) + solutions (BP2)
Task 1 – Informal Letter (GT)
Write an informal letter to a friend or acquaintance according to the situation given in the prompt.
Use an informal greeting (Dear John,)
Task 2 – Two-part Questions
Answer two separate questions directly in one well-structured essay.
Dedicate at least one body paragraph per question
Task 1 – Pie Chart
Describe proportions from a pie chart, comparing the largest and smallest segments.
Start with the largest or smallest proportions
Task 2 – Cause / Effect
Analyze the causes and effects of a social, economic, or environmental phenomenon.
Structure: causes (BP1) + effects (BP2)
Task 1 – Formal Letter (GT)
Write a formal letter (complaint, request, application) using formal language and official letter structure.
Start with 'Dear Sir or Madam,' if the recipient is unknown
Task 1 – Table
Summarize and compare data from a table by selecting the most significant information.
Don't copy all numbers — pick the most striking ones
Task 1 – Semi-formal Letter (GT)
Write a semi-formal letter (e.g. to a manager or neighbor) with a polite but not overly stiff tone.
Choose an appropriate greeting (Dear Mr Smith / Dear David)
Task 1 – Process Diagram
Explain each stage in a process diagram sequentially using passive voice and transition words.
Use passive voice for manufacturing/natural processes
Task 1 – Map
Compare maps or describe changes in location/layout between two time periods.
Use the language of change and location (to the north, adjacent to)
IELTS Speaking
10 typesPart 1 – Personal Questions
Answer short questions about yourself, your family, your work, or your hobbies with natural 2-3 sentence responses.
Extend your answers with why/how — avoid one-word answers
Part 2 – Cue Card (Long Turn)
Give a 1-2 minute monologue on a cue card topic using 1 minute of preparation time.
Use the 1 minute of preparation to brainstorm main points
Part 3 – Discussion Questions
Answer abstract and analytical questions related to the Part 2 cue card topic with in-depth arguments.
Use discourse markers (on the one hand, it depends on, generally speaking)
Part 1 – Hobbies & Interests
Discuss your hobbies and free time activities using rich vocabulary and expressions to state preferences.
Use vocabulary related to activities (I'm into, I'm keen on, I'm passionate about)
Part 2 – Describe a Person
Describe someone important or influential to you with detailed characteristics and shared experiences.
Use character adjectives (generous, ambitious, charismatic)
Part 1 – Hometown & Places
Talk about your hometown, neighborhood, and favorite places.
Use descriptive adjectives (vibrant, peaceful, bustling)
Part 3 – Technology & Modern Life
Analyze the impact of technology on modern life using precise tech vocabulary and critical arguments.
Use tech vocabulary (digitisation, automation, connectivity)
Part 2 – Describe a Place
Describe a memorable place — it could be a city, a building, or nature — using vivid descriptive language.
Use sensory language (sights, sounds, smells)
Part 2 – Describe an Event
Tell about a memorable event or occasion in your life or something you have witnessed.
Use past tense and narrative discourse markers (first, then, eventually)
Part 3 – Society & Social Issues
Discuss social issues, trends in society, and the impacts of social changes using analytical language.
Use generalizations (in many societies, people tend to)