IELTS listening practice for addresses. It is common to be asked to write down addresses in IELTS listening section 1. This exercises offers you a chance to practice.
Listening Practice: 10 Addresses
- Listen to 10 addresses
- Write down what you hear
- Not all addresses will be spelled
- Only street names which are difficult will be spelled
Before you listen, do you know the different types of streets in England? For example, road, lane, street, avenue… How many do you know? Be prepared for addresses that might be new for you.
Answers
- 150 Church Street
- 68C Bridge Lane
- 52 Burlington Road
- 3 West Street
- 94A Notts Way
- Flat 2, 24 Sleet Street
- 63 Green Avenue
- 54 Station Road
- 102 Seaview Crescent
- 41 Drummond Square
See this page about using capital letters and for other test information: IELTS Exam FAQ
Recommended Listening Lessons
- Listening for Names: Video Lesson
- Listening for Time: Video Lesson
- Confusing Numbers: Video Lesson
- Listening for Numbers
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Dear Liz, I would like to know if there is any difference in pronouncing C and sea. In the address 68C how I can differentiate and confirm if its alphabet C or the word “SEA” as an address can have a name sea in it.
The pronunciation is the same. However, I have never seen a house number with the word “sea” in it. A number is only ever given with a letter – 36A, 36B, 36C.
Dear Liz,
Yesterday in my IELTS listening test there a part in section 1 where the narrator dictated the address which was a mixture of numbers and letters. One of the letter/number was ‘O’ or ‘oh’ and it was pretty confusing whether it was the number 0 or the letter. I wrote 0 but not sure whether it is right? can you guide pls
Thanks
There are no special rules. It just depends if the person was spelling a word at the time or reading out a post code.
hi
I am confused with the exact hearing of the letter E in the word CRESCENT .
i heard it as A and probably went wrong with spelling .
is there any solution to this it happened many times.
This is because the second letter “e” is pronounced as a schwa. The “schwa” is a special sound in English pronunciation. Take a look on google to learn about it. I plan to make pronunciation videos in the future, but not for a while. So, meanwhile, you should do some research on line about this sound.
Hi Liz,
Spelling 2: I penned down as 68C Bridgelane, while your answer states 68C Bridge Lane
Spelling 5: I wrote it down as 94A Nottsway, while you state it to be 94A Notts Way.
Would my answer be correct or wrong? If wrong how do identify the spaces
It would be wrong. The words – lane, road, street etc are nearly always given as separate words in an address unless stated otherwise.
Hi Liz…Greetings! Thanks a lot for sharing so much valuable information in your website entirely free of cost. It is surely helping people like me for many years. I am fortunate to find your website and will try to cover everything you have mentioned here as part of my preparation for the exam scheduled in July.
PS : One small doubt – when you spelled C-R-E-S-C-E-N-T in this clip I heard C-R-A-S-C-E-N-T (checked multiple times) for address”102 Seaview Crescent”. Although this could be my inability to understand but I thought to check with you once.
It has been pronounced correctly. Try listening again until you can hear it 🙂
This got to be one of most hardest tests in listening. Thank you for challenging us, Liz! 🙂
I wrote E-Mail for one of the listening question. Is that hypenation correct ? Or Email is the right one? Please help with the right one?
They are both correct.
Hi Liz,
In the Cambridge official IELTS guide when the spell out the name of the lane in the video the expected answer is written as follows:
S-H-A-D-F-O-R-T-H
We are not supposed to put the hyphens right?
Why do they give the expected answers like that?
-Tejas
They are making it easy to read – nothing more. Stop over thinking and panicking.
Hi dear Liz, thank you for these lessons, but i have a question. should i write the streets names by capital letters even for example: Station Road ( station and road with capitals)
It is best that all answers are written in capital letters.
Hi,
Thank you for the practice tests.
I have the same question, so is it alright to answer each answer with capital (not only related to day, name or address) ?
e.g. Church Street,
Narrow
Black Bear
Too many views on net, I would prefer your word on this.
Thanks
It is best to use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS TO WRITE YOUR ANSWERS FOR LISTENING AND READING.
Thank you so much dear Liz 😊
Hi Liz, its great to listen and follow your tips and presentations. my question is how do you differentiate b/n words and abbreviations in speaking test? for example, i spelt C V U, for seaview street in the above practice test. thank you
Bekalu
An address contains words. A street name is a word. You just need to understand the type of information you are looking for. The more you practise, the more you learn.
Hi Liz ,
I got a question in listening test and was asked to write no more than three words .
Email address ________
I heard the lady saying helpline@blackcat.com.
I wrote my answer exactly the same way without omitting the @and full stop.
Will the answer be wrong.
If you wrote it in the right way for an email – it will be correct.
Hi Liz,
This exercise is really helpful. Your pronunciation is clear. I’ll be trying more of your exercises.
Thanks a lot
All my main pages, which contain a loads of lessons, are accessed though the red bar at the top of the site.
Hey Liz,
Does Knotts sound same as Notts?. I wrote Knotts on hearing the audio. How to make sure I am picking up the correct pronunciaton?
The pronunciation is the same so don’t worry about that example.
Please how may one know which is meant?
Notts or knotts?
If it is “Knotts” it would be spelled. Any unusual or difficult names are spelled.
I thought I heard 👂🏾, Northsway instead of Notts Way
Hi, Liz
At number 9 you spelled “Crescent” but you produce two different sounds for “e”.
I spelled it as “Crascent” as you pronounce first “e” as “a” and second “e” as “e”.
Isn’t it?
Thanks
I think you are talking about the “schwa” sound. It’s the most important sound in the English language – google it and start learning about it 🙂
Dear Liz,
Does Knotts and Notts sound the same?
Yes.
thanks for your website
Got 10/10 .
When i am practicing tests i am getting good scores but i am lacking confidence that may be the reason i shelve my ielts.Can i get any advice on that Liz?
Thanks alot for the great support and the work that you are sharing with us.
Confidence comes when you understand IELTS more and are ready for traps, tricks and all types of questions.
and how do know about traps and tricks
There are no traps and tricks but there are common techniques used by IELTS to test language. See my main listening page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-listening/
So capital letters are now important in the listening answers?
As shown above: Capital letters are not needed and are not marked
I got mistake only for number 9 , my score is 9/10.
Well done!
For 9th address, does speaker say “CRESCENT” or CRASCENT? I am getting confused.
In English, there is no address with the word “crascent”.
i have taken IELTS exams before and also practiced many listening tests. I have noticed that your accent is not very clear and narration in practice questions is relatively fast as compared to real exam. This is just my observation not aimed at criticizing. If i follow this i can be at no where. However, tips are excellent
It’s interesting that you say it because other students say the reverse. I’ll try to vary my speed in the future 🙂
Your accent is very clear
hi liz!
i wrote 150 CHURCH ST. instead of “STREET”, RD INSTEAD OF “ROAD”, AVE. INSTEAD OF “AVENUE”
will my answer be considered correct if i use abbreviations?
thanks! more power!
They are fine to use.
Hi Ms. Liz,
Just want to ask you one question. Is it acceptable if i put a dash (-) on my answer? For example, if I wrote my answer like 68-C Bridge Lane. Is it still correct? Thank you for your swiftly reply. God bless!
Don’t use hyphens unless the words are usually written with a hyphen.
Liz, Thank you so much for the examples.
I have a doubt. Can we use comma between the number & street name like
150, Church Street
41, Drummond Square
Is this correct ?
You don’t need commas in your answers.
But their is a comma in Question No 6 Flat 2, 22 sleet street.
These are practice listening – not IELTS tests. Have you completed one full IELTS test yet? Did you buy the Cambridge IELTS test books? Make sure you buy them because you need to understand the difference between a listening exercise and an IELTS listening test.
Great Listening samples 🙂
Hi Mrs Lizz. In the second address, i really confused the word “Brigde” with “Beach” beacause the sound is quite the same. What are there diferences about the pronuncition in 2 words above to distinguish?. If i write “Beach”, will the examiner accept for my answer? Ths Mrs Lizz so much. <3 <3
The answers are either 100% correct or they are wrong.
Hi Liz,
can the answer for 94A NOTTS LANE be 94A KNOTTS LANE?
as K being silent?
I don’t think I have ever seen “Knotts” lane in an English address.
Hi Liz, I have seen at least one “Knotts Lane” and this is how I instinctively spelt it. As it was not spelt out on the tape, is there likely to be leniency for this? Thanks!
In IELTS, the people who mark the papers have a list of answers which are accepted. Usually they do include variations in spelling which are acceptable in English.
Dear Liz
Thanks for instructive site.
I have one question.
What is about the pace of speaker during IELTS listening exam? some practices on web are so quick whereas, the others, are slow or norml.
could you guide me?
Thanks
https://ieltsliz.com/should-i-speak-fast-or-slow/
i would like to truly thank you for this amazing tips .. truly amazing
Dear Liz,
Thank you for your useful website.
I know we should write the street name starting with capital letter, but should we do so with the words street, road, avenue..etc?
Thanks
https://ieltsliz.com/liz-notice-2015-2016/
Hi Liz,
Thanks for your great efforts on preparing such an organized website,quite useful.
I have a question about writing rule of addresses.Could the letters spelled after numbers on the recording have been written seperately rather than adjacent ,by any chance ?
(For example, 68 C Bridge Lane instead of 68C Bridge Lane)
Thanks in advance
Davut
https://ieltsliz.com/liz-notice-2015-2016/
I got 6 out 10, how it is marked?
This is just a practice so marking isn’t important. If you need to test your score, do a full reading test from the official IELTS website.
All the best
Liz
Hi Liz,
I the 10 address test, can you tell me if the answer is written the below manner will it be considered right.
68-C bridge lane- There is a hyphen after 68 and my B and L are not capital.
94-A notts lane- one more example
Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
Cyrus
Hi Liz
8/10
Mam…
I have always problems with spelling which contain “E” and “A”..:(
Give me guidance that how can i rid out this problem..
You need to google pronunciation websites. I’m sure you’ll find plenty if you look.
All the best
Liz
Hi LIz,
Thank you for your kind to give the lesson for free. It’s very useful for me. I”ll take IELTS 2 weeks later in Bangkok. Keep on practicing!!
Sirada
Good luck! Read through all the information pages as well for each section because they also contain some tips.
All the best
Liz
Dear Liz ,
Could you please tell me if the overall band score was “6.625” , will it be increased to “7” or “6.5 ” ?
Regards,
Thanks for this helpful website 🙂
https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-band-scores/
Liz
Hello Miss LIZ, I am from Bangladesh. Your lessons helps me very much. I have a question about reading questions writing on answer sheet. I have seen your listening video about information and tips but i am confused about writing reading questions answers on answer sheet. Should i write all answers with capital letters?
Thank you very much for your support. 🙂
The reading and listening test is the same, you can choose to use all capital letters or not.
Liz
I just wanted to thank you Liz! I´m from Argentina
and as mi mother tongue is spanish I always confuse A, E and I.
I will continue practicing.
Celi
Yes, it can be confusing. Also for English people learning Spanish 🙂 It took me a long time to get my Spanish pronunciation right, although I only speak conversational Spanish.
Liz
Thank u for this wonderful site.My concern is, I can’t check my answers in the listening exercises because they are only shown for a second, i think.What shall I do? Thanks in advance
Once you click to open the answers, they stay open all the time until you click again to close them. You only need to click once to open them. If you continue to have a problem, let me know and I’ll post the answers here.
Liz
hi liz teacher , i got 7 correct answer
Well done!!!