Level B1 (approx. band 4-5) · Academic and General Training Many candidates prepare for months, then lose marks on test day because of stress. They do not know what the screen looks like. They forget which document to bring. In this episode: • Before you arrive: id and belongings • The computer test in 2026 • The screen tools • Timing and the speaking schedule • Listening lab • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • Same ID as your booking, and check the arrival time and the belongings rules with your provider. • Computer delivery changes how you answer, not what is tested. • Highlight, notes, word count, font settings and timer alerts are there to help you, so practise with them. • Three skills in one sitting with no breaks; Speaking within 7 days either side. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.