IELTS Listening Raw Score Conversion
1 Out of 40 in IELTS Listening
Scoring 1 marks out of 40 gives an official Band 0.0 (Intermittent / Non-User) on the IELTS 9-band scale, corresponding to 2.5% accuracy and CEFR A1.
Band Score
0.0
CEFR Level:A1
Intermittent / Non-User
Band 0.0 Performance Description (1 / 40)
Foundational listening stage (Band 2.5 - 4.5). Requires structured ear training for English sound recognition, phonetic spelling, and basic conversation cadence.
Recommended Section Accuracy Breakdown for 1/40
To hit 1 marks out of 40 in Listening, aim for this target question distribution:
Section 11 / 10 (10%)Social dialogue & transactional details
Section 21 / 10 (10%)Everyday monologue (maps, guides)
Section 31 / 10 (10%)Academic discussion (2-4 speakers)
Section 40 / 10 (0%)Academic lecture monologue
Next Target Band Roadmap
Want to reach Band 2.5 in IELTS Listening?
You need 1 more correct answer to reach Band 2.5.
Required Raw Score2 / 40+1 correct answers
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Strengths at 1/40
- •Isolated word recognition in slow, clear speech
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Audio Pitfalls & Traps
- •Alphabet letters with similar vowel sounds (e.g. A vs E vs I, G vs J)
- •Fast connected speech
Actionable Drills to Increase Accuracy
1
Practice with Cambridge IELTS Section 1 tests at 0.8x speed with transcripts open
2
Perform shadowing exercises: repeat sentences out loud right after the speaker
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