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IELTS Listening mock test generator

A new IELTS Listening mock test every time: four parts, 40 questions, each recording played once, and an estimated band at the end.

Updated 2026-10-13

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Before you start: use headphones and check your sound with any 🔊 button on the site.

Before you start

Do

  • Read the instructions for word limits, like "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS".
  • Skim the passage first, then scan for answers.
  • Check spelling: a misspelled answer is marked wrong.
  • Leave no blanks. There's no penalty for wrong answers in IELTS.

Don't

  • Don't spend too long on one question. Move on and come back.
  • Don't write more words than the instructions allow.
  • Don't replay the audio. In the real test you hear it once.

How the buttons work

  1. ▶ Start test starts the clock (35 minutes) and shows one part at a time, as in the real test. In reading, the passage stays on screen next to the questions.
  2. Move between parts with ◀ Back and Next ▶. As in the real test, you can go back and change answers until time runs out.
  3. Listening: each recording plays once. Read the questions first, then press play and answer as you listen.
  4. ❚❚ Pause stops the clock if you're interrupted (the real test can't be paused). End test finishes early and shows your results.

How it's marked

  • Multiple-choice, fill-in and listening questions are marked instantly with the real test's rules. See exactly how we mark.
  • At the end you'll see a results report by task type, with what to practise next.

Unofficial practice. We wrote these questions to match the official IELTS question types and timings. They are not real exam questions, and points shown are practice feedback, not a band score. For official sample tests, visit ielts.org.

IELTS Listening: what to expect in each part

Part Situation Common question types
1 Everyday conversation, e.g. a booking Form and note completion
2 One speaker, e.g. a tour or talk Multiple choice, map labelling
3 Students and a tutor Multiple choice, matching
4 A lecture Note, summary or flow-chart completion

Tips for a higher listening score

  • Read ahead. Use the time before each part to underline key words and predict the answer type (number, name, place).
  • Watch for distractors. Speakers often change their minds: "We'll meet at 6… actually, make it 6.30."
  • Spelling and plurals count. Practise spelling names and numbers in Part 1.
  • Don't stop on a missed answer. Move straight to the next question.

More: full listening tests · map and flow-chart practice (test 3)

Frequently asked questions

Can I replay the recordings?

No, each recording plays once, as in the real test. If you pause the test during a recording, you can restart that recording.

Why do the voices sound robotic?

The recordings use your device's built-in text-to-speech voices. The real test uses recorded actors with a range of accents, so also practise with podcasts and official IELTS samples.