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Effective time management in IELTS Listening means knowing exactly when to read ahead, when to write, when to move on, and how to use transfer time strategically. Unlike Reading and Writing, where you control the pace, in Listening the audio controls you — so your time management must be built around the recording's structure.
| Phase | Duration | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-test instructions | 2–3 minutes | General instructions about the test |
| Section 1 | ~5 minutes | Audio + preparation time for questions 1–10 |
| Section 2 | ~5 minutes | Audio + preparation time for questions 11–20 |
| Section 3 | ~5 minutes | Audio + preparation time for questions 21–30 |
| Section 4 | ~5 minutes | Audio + preparation time for questions 31–40 |
| Transfer time (paper) | 10 minutes | Transfer answers to the answer sheet |
| Transfer time (computer) | 2 minutes | Review and finalise on-screen answers |
Total audio time is approximately 30 minutes. With transfer time, the total Listening test takes approximately 40 minutes (paper) or 32 minutes (computer).
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