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Computer-based IELTS time management

Computer delivery removes paper handling but adds screen navigation, typing and on-screen decision costs.

Quick answer

Practise with visible timers and section checkpoints. Time management should be trained, not improvised.

Side-by-side comparison
FactorOption / result AOption / result B
Reading60 minPassage checkpoints
Writing60 minPlan + type + edit
ListeningFollow audioRecover quickly
MockFull durationTrain stamina

What to focus on

Practise with visible timers and section checkpoints. Time management should be trained, not improvised.

Use practice evidence

Use recent attempts to identify the exact skill or task type causing repeated losses, then retest after focused practice.

Build a measurable loop

Diagnostic → targeted practice → timed retest → review is more useful than repeating full tests without analysing mistakes.

Related practice

Turn this guide into practice instead of stopping at the article.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first?

Start with your weakest skill or most repeated error pattern.

How should I measure improvement?

Compare accuracy, band estimates and repeated error types across timed attempts.

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