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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Syllabus

English-language proficiency test accepted by U.S. universities for international admissions. The full IELTS (International English Language Testing System) syllabus: 6 subjects, 28 chapters, 120 topics and 22 sub-topics, with 303 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
28Chapters
120Topics
22Sub-topics
303Flashcards

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) subjects

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Listening

5 chapters · 24 topics · 6 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Test Format and Section Structure · 5 topics
  2. Question Types and Response Strategies · 5 topics
  3. Core Listening Skills · 6 topics
  4. Accents, Pronunciation and Spelling Accuracy · 4 topics
  5. Band Scoring and Time Management · 4 topics

Academic Reading

5 chapters · 23 topics · 2 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Format and Passage Types · 5 topics
  2. Question Types · 5 topics
  3. Reading Strategies · 5 topics
  4. Academic Vocabulary and Language · 4 topics
  5. Time Management and Accuracy · 4 topics

Academic Writing

5 chapters · 22 topics · 8 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Task 1: Describing Visual Data · 5 topics
  2. Task 1: Language of Data Description · 4 topics
  3. Task 2: The Argumentative Essay · 5 topics
  4. Assessment Criteria · 4 topics
  5. Writing Process and Common Pitfalls · 4 topics

Speaking

5 chapters · 20 topics · 4 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Interview Format and Procedure · 4 topics
  2. Part 1: Introduction and Familiar Topics · 4 topics
  3. Part 2: The Individual Long Turn · 4 topics
  4. Part 3: Two-Way Discussion · 4 topics
  5. Speaking Assessment Criteria · 4 topics

Grammar and Vocabulary Foundations

4 chapters · 16 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Sentence Structure and Complexity · 4 topics
  2. Tense and Verb Systems · 4 topics
  3. Accuracy and Common Errors · 4 topics
  4. Vocabulary Building for IELTS · 4 topics

Test Strategy and Admissions Requirements

4 chapters · 15 topics · 2 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Band Scoring System · 4 topics
  2. IELTS Versions and Delivery Modes · 3 topics
  3. U.S. University Admissions Use · 4 topics
  4. Exam-Day Preparation and Practice · 4 topics

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) flashcards

303 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) syllabus?

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) covers 6 subjects: Listening, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Speaking, Grammar and Vocabulary Foundations and Test Strategy and Admissions Requirements.

How many chapters and topics are in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) syllabus?

28 chapters and 120 topics, broken down further into 22 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Listening is the largest subject, with 24 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there IELTS (International English Language Testing System) flashcards?

Yes — 303 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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