IELTS Life Skills for Speaking and Listening
IELTS Life Skills is for people who need to show that their English speaking and listening skills at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1 or B1.
Before you register for your test you should check the English language requirements for your visa category. Please visit Guidance on Applying for UK Visa – approved English language tests for more information.
How to register for IELTS Life Skills – Speaking and Listening
What’s in the test? Overview
- IELTS Life Skills is available at two levels:
- IELTS Life Skills – A1 Speaking and Listening
- IELTS Life Skills – B1 Speaking and Listening

Face-to-face Speaking and Listening test
You will take the test with an examiner, and with one other test taker.
The tasks in IELTS Life Skills are designed to reflect the everyday experience of communicating in an English-speaking country. You will be expected to take part in short discussions on everyday subjects including:
- Personal details/experiences
- Family and friends
- Buying goods
- Work
- Health
- Leisure
- Education/training
- Transport
- Housing
- Weather
https://ecsielts.com/