IELTS Listening Raw Score Conversion
23 Out of 40 in IELTS Listening
Scoring 23 marks out of 40 gives an official Band 6.0 (Competent User (Band 6.0)) on the IELTS 9-band scale, corresponding to 57.5% accuracy and CEFR B2.
Band Score
6.0
CEFR Level:B2
Competent User (Band 6.0)
Band 6.0 Performance Description (23 / 40)
Competent listener (Band 6.0 - 6.5). You understand everyday social interactions and clear presentations, but complex academic jargon, fast linked speech, or accent variations lead to dropped questions.
Recommended Section Accuracy Breakdown for 23/40
To hit 23 marks out of 40 in Listening, aim for this target question distribution:
Section 17 / 10 (70%)Social dialogue & transactional details
Section 26 / 10 (60%)Everyday monologue (maps, guides)
Section 36 / 10 (60%)Academic discussion (2-4 speakers)
Section 44 / 10 (40%)Academic lecture monologue
Next Target Band Roadmap
Want to reach Band 6.5 in IELTS Listening?
You need 3 more correct answers to reach Band 6.5.
Required Raw Score26 / 40+3 correct answers
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Strengths at 23/40
- •Good understanding of Section 1 everyday transactional dialogues
- •Can follow simple chronologies and lists in Section 2
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Audio Pitfalls & Traps
- •Writing the first number or name mentioned before the speaker clarifies
- •Spelling errors on months, days of the week, or double letters (e.g. "accommodation")
Actionable Drills to Increase Accuracy
1
Read ahead to predict the expected part of speech (noun, verb, number) before audio starts
2
Train on Australian, Scottish, Welsh, and North American accent variations
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