GENERAL TRAINING IELTS ALL FOUR SKILLS

IELTS General Training Mock Test 1 · January 2026

Practice IELTS General Training Mock Test 1 - January 2026 online with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening topics include housing, workplace safety, job interviews and public transport. Choose one skill or work through all four, then track all your Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking results in your personal dashboard.

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Audio + questions

Listening

40 questions4 parts

Listen carefully. Find key facts, ideas and opinions.

Score and answer review
Start Listening
What’s in this test?
  • Housing enquiries
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Job interviews
  • Public transport in British cities
60 minutes

Reading

40 questions3 sections

Read everyday, workplace and general texts. Find details and main ideas.

Score and answer review
Start Reading
What’s in this test?
  • Everyday information
  • Workplace texts
  • A longer passage on a general topic
60 minutes

Writing

2 tasksTask 1 + Task 2

Write a letter and an essay. Develop clear ideas.

Band scores and feedback
Start Writing
What’s in this test?
  • Task 1: Write a letter to a landlord. Write at least 150 words.
  • Task 2: Sports facilities and public health. Write at least 250 words.
11-14 minutes

Speaking

3 partsRecorded answers

Answer questions, speak on a topic and share your ideas.

Speaking practice
Start Speaking
What’s in this test?
  • Part 1: Cooking and food
  • Part 2: An enjoyable job
  • Part 3: Careers and work

Working through all four? Submit each skill, then return here to choose the next one.

A LITTLE PREPARATION HELPS

Before you start your practice test

Set yourself up for a focused practice session.

Find a quiet place

Use headphones for Listening. Check your microphone before Speaking.

Give yourself time

Allow 60 minutes each for Reading and Writing. You can keep working when time is up.

Submit before you leave

Reading, Listening and Writing answers are saved when you submit. Keep the test page open until then.

GOOD TO KNOW

January 2026 General Training Mock Test 1 FAQs

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Do I have to finish all four skills today?

No. Choose the skill you want to practice today. You can return to this page for another skill when you are ready.

Can I leave a test and come back later?

For Reading, Listening and Writing, submit your answers before leaving. Unsubmitted answers may be lost if you refresh or close the page. Use My Dashboard to open a saved result.

What happens when time is up?

For Reading, Listening and Writing, you can continue answering and submit when you are ready.

Where can I find my saved results?

Open My Dashboard and choose the saved attempt you want to review. Starting from this page opens a fresh test.

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