IELTS Test Day | IELTS Prepare by IDP (Episode 9)

Join Jess Christie from one of our IELTS test centres as she explains what happens on test day. Jess also provides helpful advice on what to bring, how to manage your time, and what you can do to manage test day nerves.

Highlights
02:10 - 08:00 What to expect on IELTS test day
08:01 - 12:51 Managing your time in the IELTS test
12:52 - 18:13 Feeling confident on IELTS test day
18:14 - 22:28 Test Taker Questions

IELTS Prepare by IDP is a free ten-part video podcast series created by IDP Education. The series is a trusted and reliable resource for IELTS preparation materials. Each episode features interviews with IELTS experts who explain the test structure, share preparation tips, and guide test takers on what to expect on test day. Get reliable information in video and audio formats to help you succeed in the world's most recognised English language test.

🔗 Episode links + resources:
• What to bring to an IELTS test
• What to expect on IELTS test day
• Mastering IELTS: Essential Time Management Tips
• Book an IELTS Test
• Prepare for test day with the IELTS Familiarisation test

🎓 Credits
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Jess Christie
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor

🗨️ IELTS Test Day - Questions:
1:22 - Myth: I must do the Speaking test after I've completed the other sections?
2:07 - Topic 1 - What to expect on test day?
2:18 - What time should people arrive for the test?
3:05 - What do you mean by check your belongings?
3:25 - What type of ID should you bring?
3:52 - What should you avoid bringing?
4:15 - Are mobiles allowed in the test?
4:44 - Is there a place to store belongings?
5:11 - What if you're sick on test day?
5:57 - What is the difference between IELTS on paper and computer?
7:00 - Where will the Speaking test be conducted?
7:20 - What if you need to use the bathroom?
8:00 - Topic 2 - Managing time in the IELTS test
8:45 - Will test takers have time to look at the questions after the audio?
9:05 - Can you tell us about the 10 minute transfer time?
9:20 - How can you better manage time in Reading?
10:17 - Is there additional time after the one hour Reading test?
10:32 - How can you manage time better in Writing?
10:55 - Can you start with Task 2 instead of Task 1?
11:09 - Can you go back in the IELTS on computer test?
11:25 - How can you manage time in the Speaking test?
12:11 - What happens if the examiner interrupts someone in Speaking?
12:40 - Will you be penalised if you go over the time limit?
12:51 - Topic 3 -Feeling confident on test day
13:45 - Do test centres allow people to see how the test is conducted?
15:11 - Can you give us any last-minute IELTS practice tips?
15:22 - What advice do you have for overcoming nerves?
16:27 - What advice do you have if a test taker comes across an unfamiliar word?
17:01 - What do you recommend for test takers if they get a topic they don't know about?
17:35 - Can test takers ask examiners to repeat questions?
18:14 - Test Taker Questions
18:22 - Can arrangements be made for people with special requirements?
19:32 - Can I book a test if I don't have a passport?
20:17 - What kind of security procedures are there at test centres?
20:42 - Will I have to bring my ID for my Speaking test?
21:00 - What is the purpose of the fingerprint scan?
21:27 - What happens if someone arrives late for their test?

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[NajeebUllah-mf]

Very nice ❤for increble useful information

[PhotonicJerk]

1. Can one use pen and paper for additional assistance in the 'on computer' test?

2. In speaking part 2, will there be any alarm before the designated to 2 minutes end?

[amandeepbrar]

Some test centres allow to take clear water bottles in all four modules but some don't allow it in speaking.. Why is that so .. ?? I assume taking clear water bottle could be really helpful because anyone can get little nervous during their speaking test..

[NurmuhammadBaraka]

Thank you for incredible and useful information ❤

[richakanajiya]

Paper based exam order like listening, reading, writing am I right?

[kbrai]

For paper-based tests, how can we manage the time properly, if no watches are allowed, including mechanical watches?

[ruchitshah]

can i use all capital letter on computer based listening exam