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IELTS Listening Map Labelling Is Common in Section Two of The Test, Though You

This document provides tips and guidance for completing an IELTS listening map labeling task. It discusses that in Section Two, test takers will hear one person speaking about a map, often related to a tour. The goal is to connect information from the listening to gaps in the map. Some maps include a word list, while others require identifying words from context. The document offers tips like understanding instructions, vocabulary of locations, identifying number sequences, comprehending context, predicting answers, and noting clues. It also lists common language used to describe locations to listen for, like "at the top/bottom", "on the left/right", and compass directions. Finally, it includes a sample map to practice the task.

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IELTS Listening Map Labelling Is Common in Section Two of The Test, Though You

This document provides tips and guidance for completing an IELTS listening map labeling task. It discusses that in Section Two, test takers will hear one person speaking about a map, often related to a tour. The goal is to connect information from the listening to gaps in the map. Some maps include a word list, while others require identifying words from context. The document offers tips like understanding instructions, vocabulary of locations, identifying number sequences, comprehending context, predicting answers, and noting clues. It also lists common language used to describe locations to listen for, like "at the top/bottom", "on the left/right", and compass directions. Finally, it includes a sample map to practice the task.

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LESSON 3

IELTS Listening Map Labelling


IELTS listening map labelling is common in Section Two of the test, though you
may get a map in any of the sections.

In section two of the IELTS listening test you hear one person speaking. It is quite
common for the map to be related to some kind of tour.

The aim in labelling a map is to connect the information that you hear in the listening
to the gaps in the map. 

In some maps you are given a list of words and you have to choose the correct word
to fit in the map.

Other times, you will just be given some gaps and you need to listen and choose the
right word from the listening. 

This lesson is an example of the second type - no list of words are given so you have
to identify them yourself.

First, take a look at the map, and then read the IELTS listening map labelling tips.
 

Tips for IELTS Listening Map Labelling


1. Read the instructions carefully - this is so you know what you need to do and
the maximum number of words and / or numbers you can use – in this case it is
no more than two words.
2. Know the vocabulary of location - you need to know words commonly used to
describe where things are located (see below).
3. Identify where the numbers start and finish – as you can see from the example,
the first one (15) starts at the bottom, not the top. The numbers (15, 16, 17) will
follow the order of the listening.
4. Understand the context - listen carefully at the beginning as the speaker will
give you the context. (where you are for example) which will help you follow
the talk. Also, look over the map. This will help you identify exactly what you
are labelling - note the things that are already labelled to get a feel for where
things are.
5. Predict the answers - as with all the listening test, it helps to predict what the
answer may be. Look at the gaps and see if you can guess what you are
labelling - a room, building, sports facility, street etc?
6. Pay particular attention to things close by - for example, number 15 is by the
‘station’ so it is quite likely (though not definite) that this will be mentioned
just before number 15
7. Pay attention to any other clues in the map - for example, you are given
a compass icon in the corner telling you where ‘North’, ‘South’, ‘East’ and
‘West’ are. This means it is likely that these phrases will be used to direct you.
So listen out for them. You are also given your location - in the tower.
8. Look at two questions at once - this is something you should always do in the
listening test. If you hear the answer to question 16, you will know you missed
15. Forget about this and move on. If you are only looking at 15 you could miss
both and get lost.

Common Language of Location


There can be various phrases to explain where things are, but below are listed some of
the most common you'll need for IELTS listening map labelling or diagram labelling.

Make sure you understand them all.

 At the top / at the bottom


 On the left / on the right
 Left hand side / right hand side
 South / North / East / West
 Southeast / Southwest / Northeast / Northwest
 To the north / to the south / to the east / to the west
 Opposite  / in front of / behind
 In the middle / in the centre
 Above / below
 Inside / outside
 Just beyond / a little beyond / just past
 Next to / alongside / adjoining (= next to or joined with)

Practice
Now take a look at the map again below. Play the audio and answer the questions.

Listening Audio

15. 

16. 

17. 

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