Only the paper-based Listening Section is changing.
According to the official IELTS Test Format description from 4 January 2020, some minor changes are being introduced to the instructions and layout.
IELTS Test format changes 2020
- Change #1 — ‘Parts’ instead of ‘Sections’. The paper-based Listening test is now divided into Part 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Change #2 — No more example in Part 1.
- Change #3 — No more page number references.
There are no other changes because the format and questions will remain the same. So, no worries, these changes should not affect candidates.
For being more confident about the Listening format and its stages study IELTS Listening Essential Information
Another recommendation is to get ready for Speaking Section studying January-April 2020 guessworks with vocabulary and follow-ups.
Good luck on IELTS!
