IELTS Listening: Common Traps and Distractors

Speakers often correct themselves. The first answer you hear may not be correct.

Key Points

1. Listen for words such as actually, sorry, I mean
2. Pay attention to changes in dates and numbers
3. Do not stop listening after the first mention
4. Watch for similar sounding numbers like fifteen and fifty
5. Check all details

Expert Tip

Always wait for the speaker's final decision.