What is the difference between the Academic and General IELTS test?
The Speaking test is exactly the same.
The Listening test is exactly the same.
The Writing test is different.
- Task 1 is different.
General Training Writing Test - Task 1
You need to write a letter (150 words).
Academic Writing Test - Task 1
You are asked to describe a table, chart or diagram (150 words)you are asked to describe a table, chart or diagram (150 words)
- Task 2 is the same.
The Reading test contains the same types of questions**, but the texts are from different sources.
General Training Reading
The texts are shorter and usually come from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, official documents, books, and newspapers.
Academic Reading
The Academic texts are longer and usually come from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers.
**The IELTS Advantage Reading Academy course will teach you the strategies you need to answer the types of questions you will see on the Reading test (both General and Academic).
