Time pressure is one of the biggest challenges in IELTS. With the right system, you can stay quick, clear, and confident in every section.
⏲️ Tips by Section
Listening (30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer)
- Hack: Use the pauses to preview the questions. Highlight or circle keywords so you’re ready for them in the audio.
- Bonus: After each section, quickly review your answers. Don’t wait until the end to correct small errors.
Reading (60 minutes total for 3 passages)
- Hack: Aim for 20 minutes per passage. If you’re stuck on a tough question, mark it and return after finishing the easier ones.
- Bonus: Hone your skimming and scanning skills. You don’t need to read every detail—just locate key info fast.
Writing (60 minutes total: 20 for Task 1, 40 for Task 2)
- Hack: Keep Task 1 (150–170 words) and Task 2 (250–280 words). Too much length eats into proofreading time.
- Bonus: Save at least 5 minutes for edits. Minor tweaks can fix spelling, grammar, or clarity issues.
Speaking (11–14 minutes)
- Hack: For Parts 1 and 3, your answers should run about 20–30 seconds. For the Part 2 long turn, speak at least 1 minute but not more than 2.
- Bonus: Try the “1–2 punch”: Give a quick main idea, then explain or give an example.
📌 How Ijada Helps
We offer timed mock tests and provide detailed time-tracking reports. Our expert instructors teach you to optimize each section’s pacing.
