The listening module and the speaking module are the exact same for both exams. The reading and writing modules differ depending on which version you take.

Academic Version

  • Listening (Same for General and Academic versions) - Four sections, one audio for each section (monologue or conversation), 40 questions, 30 minutes

  • Academic Reading - Three sections, one long text for each section, texts are taken from real sources, 40 questions, 60 minutes

  • Academic Writing – Two tasks, Task 1 (describe a graph, chart, diagram, or table) at least 150 words, Task 2 (short essay – usually responding to an argument) at least 250 words,  60 minutes

  • Speaking (Same for General and Academic versions) -One on one interview, three sections (answering short questions, talking about a general topic, and a discussion), 11 to 14 minutes

General Training Version

  • Listening (Same for General and Academic versions) – Four sections, one audio for each section (monologue or conversation), 40 questions, 30 minutes

  • General Training Reading – Three sections: section one (two or three short texts), section two (two short work related texts), section three (one long text); texts are taken from real sources, 40 questions, 60 minutes

  • General Training Writing – Two tasks, Task 1 (writing a letter) at least 150 words, Task 2 (short essay) at least 250 words,  60 minutes

  • Speaking (Same for General and Academic versions) – One on one interview, three sections (answering short questions, talking about a general topic, and a discussion), 11 to 14 minutes

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