IELTS Life Skills Exam Guide - Level B1

In this lesson, you can learn about the IELTS B1 Life Skills exam. You’ll see what you need to do during the IELTS Life Skills exam, and how you can make sure you pass. Have you taken the IELTS Life Skills exam? How did you do?
In this lesson you can learn about each task in the IELTS B1 Life Skills exam, and what to do during each section of the IELTS Life Skills Exam.
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The IELTS Life Skills exam has two levels: A1 and B1. In this lesson, we'll focus on the B1 exam. However, the tasks in the A1 exam are similar, so a lot of the advice you'll hear is useful for both levels.
The B1 IELTS Life Skills exam lasts around 20 minutes. You take the exam with one other candidate. Sometimes, the examiner will ask you questions, and sometimes you need to talk to your partner and complete tasks together.
Contents:
1. Introductions 1:40
2.Finding Information 2:32
3. Presentation and Questions 5:27
4. Listening 8:52
5. Planning 10:31
6. Open Discussion 15:35
This lesson will help you:
- Learn how to complete the introduction portion of the IELTS Life Skills exam.
- Understand how to find information when the examiner has you ask your partner questions.
- Give a presentation and answer questions about it.
- Ways to best complete the IELTS Life Skills Learning part of the exam.
- Learn how to do the Planning Activity in the IELTS Life Skills exam.
- Do the open discussion at the end of the exam.
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Thank you very much for the video!! It was extremely helpful. I did my test and I passed it. I only used your video as resource to help me understand what to expect from the exam.

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Hi, today's my first time watching your video and I think it will be helpful to me. Where can I have access to more of your videos so I can learn to practice?

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Hi how long did it take for you to get your results? I am waiting for mine and congratulations on passing

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@@sukuncube8203 can you tell me exam information hard or easy explane me please

[@sukuncube8203]

@@sacdiyajama6228 it's not hard it's just a conversation... You need to relax and talk about whatever topic. Say what comes to mind about eg your favorite sport.. Speak until she stops you. I passed and all I dd was have a conversation in English

[@sheks69]

I have just passed my test, thank you very much for all your help. I don't remember what exactly were the questions now but below is roughly what I remember: - We had to ask each other about a place we like to go and why do we enjoy it (question tennis) - The next part I had to talk about my favorite tv program when I was growing up and my partner had to talk about something in their house that they can't live without, and of course after each presentation we ask each other 3 questions each. - Listening is quite easy since they give you a paper with a question and 3 choices of an answer, which makes it easier to answer - After that we had to plan a way to help our elderly neighbors, we had 3 choices (get groceries for them, take them out, etc..) and then a few questions (how often, what would you take with you, etc..) - open discussion was about how have you helped people in the past and how would you help people (question tennis) Just remember it's not a rap battle, you don't have to talk a lot, talk slowly and ask your partner questions. Good luck everyone.

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Hi Was reading and writing test included?

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@@jennychacha4294 no, this is only a test of your ability to communicate, it's speaking and listening test.

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0:00 General induction Part 1 - 1:41 Introductions Part 2 - 2:32 Finding Information Part 3 - 5:27 Presentation & Questions Part 4 - 8:52 Listening Part 5 - 10:32 Planning Part 6 - 15:34 Open Discussion 1:41 Phase 1a - 3 min; presentation and mark sheet, question tennis 5:27 Phase 1b - 7 min; talk about 1 thing and ask about new information 8:52 Phase 2a - 5 min; at the 2nd listening time focus on the other recording 10:32 Phase 2b - 7 min; agree with a partner, question tennis with details Thanks a lot for video Daniel, I hope I will make a pass, best NY wishes for everyone!

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🥸😎🤓 Thanks!

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Did you pass the test

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Tomorrow am doing my B1exam wish me good lucky... after watching this clip several times I confidently feel passing the exam🙏

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Is it tough and full of tension???

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Fantastic video to know what to expect and how to keep calm and take the test. Thank you!!!

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Thanks so much for the video! It’s very useful and clear! I’m going to take my IELTS Life Skills B1 Exam in 4 weeks. Wish me luck!

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Thank you for IELTS Life Skills Exam Guide B1,I have to do exam on Sunday this weekend,I so nervous .

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Great and very helpful video. I was passing my test on Saturday and the structure of the exam is still the same. Someone mentioned above if your English level is good, you just need to listen to this video a few times to have an idea what to expect from the test, that would be enough to pass. Now I’m waiting for the results. Thank you ever so much🙏🏼 P.S. Got my results in 3 days- I PASSED💃🏼💃🏼 Thank you ever so much🤩

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Thank you so much for this great video! I passed my B1 test! Took it last Dec 15 central London take 1. I didn't prepare for the test. I just kept watching this video all the time so I will have an idea about the test, techniques, how to answer questions etc! Got the result today its passed!

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

That's great news, Kianne! So glad the lesson was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!

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Kianne tan ! Congratulations for your passing your exam ,,,could you please tell me that I have pased Life skill A1 TEST ,, now. In future means after in uk i will have to take also life skill B1 test ???

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Daniel my dear, thank you so so much for this video! You have no idea how much it was helpful to me during studying to the exam. I pass of course :) It was my pleasure to watch on you online and just be calm and relax until the day of the exam ! Regards from Israel , thank you so much!!!

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[@Neethu2105]

We took the test today and this video was very accurate. It went ok I think, partner was good, South African native English speaker. Planning was a teacher leaving school what should be her parting gift, 4 minute talk was about shopping, 1 minute talk about a place near my home that I visit and why I like it. Good luck all! One thing to note is that before the test, they will likely make you read a simple paragraph. Just saying my name is.... I am taking the test..:: etc. I think this is just to test the microphone and not really a part of the actual test. So don’t worry about it. The examiner was quite friendly and the settings were very comfortable.

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Hi, your guidance and teaching of Life skill test was Great, I listen only your clips 2-3 times every alternate day & set directly in test. Today I got the result as 'Passed' I highly recommend to everyone who looking to pass Life Skill test.

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I will take IELTS life skills A1 in November. A big thank you for the very useful lesson and advices. I will use for my practice. Thank you!!!

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Thank you 👍 just passed. Tips: just talk as you talk with your friends/family.

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This helps me a lot. I just passed my IELTS B1 Life Skills Exam. 🤗🙏🏻

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Your video is very good. It is exactly what the exam is..I just had my eilts life skills b1. All your advise is really big help.. I just got the good result last day! I passed the exam. Thank you so much!🇬🇧❤🙋‍♀️

[@tipspro15]

Plz can u help me i do this exam 16th December I don’t know how to prepare b1

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@@tipspro15there are many different testers or organization and you should follow their advise .If you are doing the british council follow this video and instruction from british council they are the same. The british council will email you. All the example is really similar in the exam

[@tipspro15]

@@richselart thanks 😊

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Thanks for the comment, Yanis! I understand: Life Skills doesn't get much attention and there aren't so many resources available (that I could find) online. Glad we could help!

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Is this question in that video B1 like question in A1??

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Shazarah Jannat yes, actually the same steps as the teacher explained. There is not a big difference .

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That's great news!

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jor what’s subjects include in your exam ??

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@@Oxfordonlineenglish1 hello sir . I'm from India . I have passed my IELTS a1 and am going to receive the test result tomorrow . It's for my family visa to join my husband in London . Thanks for ur video . Though it's for b1 . Sir , I have some questions regarding my next IELTS exam . So , after joining my husband I need to appear a2 and b1 both ? And in this video u r talking about the marksheet which will be required to show to the examiner . Sir , is it my a1 test result ? Regards Brinda

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What was your score?

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How much band need to pass?

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Did you pass the test

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So glad you enjoy the lessons, Shazarah! Thanks for watching!

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Can you tell me what's mean (marksheets) please answer me and thank you so much

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I passed my life skill b1 test yesterday. Thanks you Daniel

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That's great news, Chui!

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Great video! Helped me a lot!

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Thank you so much for your videos. I have passed the B1 Ielts life skill test. It's held on December 10, 2020 in BC HCMC! Actually I used to watch much your videos and it's very useful to understand ideas for B1! Thank you very much again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Hi there so what was your score

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@@ayaassim6505 it just pass or not pass not have score for this test dear

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I've just passed my exam. Thank you for this video - it helped me a lot to prepare!

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We're so glad this lesson helped you, Anna! Great job!

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What bessicully hapens on b1 level I gave my general test in india Wehere there was 4 sections speaking listening writing reading

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@@Uklive236 did you managed to pass it ? Am also going to give it anytime soon

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Thank you so much,your videos were so helpful l passed my B1 test

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Clear explanations yay good job ☺️❤️

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I just received my exam results thank you lord I passed.Thank you very much for the video...❤❤❤

[@liaoleaen5962]

Just finished my life skills exam this Morning. Everything just same as this video. Only change different topics. If keep practice, change different topics. You will be fine. Thanks Oxford online English for this video. Its very helpful.

[@Cheekylilkids]

Which exam it was A2 or B1??

[@liaoleaen5962]

Shehnila Khan b1

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What was ur topics dear can u share with us?

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@@liaoleaen5962 how is listening ?

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Thanks for this video it's very helpful

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Thank you Sir I like your teaching

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The best lesson plan, thanks

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I'm going to take mine soon and I found this video extremely helpful.

[@suhaibmirza7801]

Pass?

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Thank you very much! I see you soon 😊

[@gulfamaarif777]

❤🎉Best videos sir Daniel God Almighty bless you and your team

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You are doing a great job. I took my test last week Friday and I passed. Thank you

[@Liya12334]

Hello is it easy or hard are they asking questions just which you choose topics

[@oluwadunmomi9905]

Was it exactly the way he explained? Please give some details

[@wandawadler8203]

Very helpful. direct and clear information. Doing the test today.

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hope it went well, Wanda!

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very much interesting method to explain. without any tension. every one can understand ur speaking. fantastic sir very nice. thaxs.

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I'm watching this right now and in 3 hours I'm going to have my B1 exam 🥲🥲🥲 I'm very nervous,still wishing to pass it 🙏 Thanks for your helpful video

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How did it go?

[@macyarie]

Thank you I am taking my IELTS Life Skills B1 in 3 days

[@mimiben8554]

Please tell me if is easy and how did you revise for the exam please

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Please can you tell me is the test easy?? What kind of preparation is needed??

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I have just passed my test and I only practiced with u didn’t have to do anymore than that video so I got to thank you 👍

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Thank you Daniel for the video 🙏🏻

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Thank you very much for the video help me a lot and I Pass my B1 life skill test.🥰

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Thank you so much sir and Oxford online English

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Taking it soon and you making it sound super easy, hope not to be nervous

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Thanks very much Daniel. I got my IELTS Life Skills B1 Results and its a Pass.

[@benlinlovechannel8792]

I got the results today and its a Pass. Thanks very much

[@Liya12334]

I’m taking b1 grade 5 which test did you pass it

[@kyletank5799]

Great detailed and thorough content. Are paper and pens provided? Or are the questions asked verbally and candidates need to answer the questions right away? Cheers

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I had my exam today and this video helped a lot, thank you so much ❤️ Will let u know about the result 👍

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So glad it helped you!

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@spearofpower yes i passed 😊 thanks to god and this video ❤️

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Thanks for the lesson. I didn´t know how was the IELTS, I aprecciate that.

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You're welcome, Horácio! Glad it was useful for you.

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