In all part of the IELTS test, you will encounter numbers in different forms. There are different strategies to use when dealing with numbers. Today we will break down the variety of numbers you might see in each part of your IELTS test and how to structure them.
In IELTS Listening, you are tested on your ability to listen for and write the numbers you hear in the recordings. You are most likely to encounter numbers in the first part of the Listening test, but they can appear in any of the 40 questions.
You might hear numbers in the following forms
Age
Currency
Measurement
Dates
Times
Telephone numbers
Credit card numbers
When it comes to numbers in IELTS Reading, remember to carefully transfer your answers to the answer sheet, especially when there are multiple zeros. If the number contains currency symbols or commas, make sure you copy it in the same way.
