IELTS Academic or General Training?
![Bez-nazwy-1](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bez-nazwy-1.jpg)
Which test is best for me – IELTS Academic or General Training?
How are the two tests different?
General Training
![1](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1-2.png)
Speaking
11-14 mins
Face-to-face interview without disruptions or distractions. Structured discussion on a familiar topic.
![2](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2-2.png)
Reading
60 mins
5-6 texts taken from notices, advertisements, company handbooks, official documents, books and newspapers.
![3](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3-2.png)
Writing
60 mins
Write a letter (150 words) Short Essay (250 words). Semi-formal style.
![4](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4-2.png)
Listening
30 mins
4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two deal with everyday social contexts. Section 3 & 4 deal with educational and training contexts.
Academic
![1](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1-1.png)
Speaking
11-14 mins
Face-to-face interview without disruptions or distractions. Structured discussion on a familiar topic.
![2](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2-1.png)
Reading
60 mins
3 long texts taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. Selected for a non-specialist audience.
![3](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3-1.png)
Writing
60 mins
Describe a table, chart or diagram (150 words) Short Essay (250 words). Formal style.
![4](https://ieltspolska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4-1.png)
Listening
30 mins
4 sections, each with 10 questions. The first two deal with everyday social contexts. Section 3 & 4 deal with educational and training contexts.