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IELTS Section-wise Scoring Criteria

Confused by your IELTS score? Learn scoring criteria for Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking.
Decoding Your Score
Each score has a detailed description based on specific criteria. These criteria assess your abilities in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Listening Criteria
  • Task Completion: Accuracy in answering questions.
  • Comprehension: Understanding main ideas, details, and opinions expressed in the audio.
  • Coherence and Cohesion: How well you follow the flow of the conversation or lecture.
  • Lexical Resource: Understanding of vocabulary used in various contexts.
Reading Criteria
  • Comprehension: Understanding the main ideas and details in the text.
  • Coherence and Cohesion: How well you organize and connect information within the text.
  • Lexical Resource: Use of a wide range of vocabulary.
Speaking Criteria

  • Fluency: Duration of speech and effective communication.
  • Lexical Resource: Vocabulary strength, word range, collocations.
  • Pronunciation: Clarity, accent impact, effective communication.
Writing Criteria
  • Task Achievement (Task 1): Accuracy, key point highlighting, overview.
  • Task Response (Task 2): Relevant points, clear stance, conclusion.
  • Lexical Resource: Paraphrasing, wide vocabulary range, accurate spelling.
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