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.

Strategy & Tips

1.Read the question carefully. Understand the map or plan and its features.

2.Ask yourself where things are in relation to the questions.

3.Think about where the person might begin their talk from. What is to their right and left? What is in front of and behind them?

4.Look at the major parts of the map or plan to help you understand and navigate your way around.

5.Predict what type of words might be the answer

6.Listen to the beginning of the talk carefully to understand the context and follow the talk

7.Visualize the place they are describing whilst the person is talking.

8.Use signposting language like ‘The next room we are about to see is…’, or ‘If you now follow me to….’, to help you understand each stage of the talk.

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

Verbs

•start by

•go up / go down

•cross = pass over = cut across

•run through = cross = pass through = go through

•is located = is situated = lies = is = there is

Nouns

•path = way

•area = field = zone

•roundabout

•site = place = location

•housing area = residential area = sleeping area

•entrance = doorway

•crossroad = intersection=junction

•edge = boundary = end = fringe

/ alongside / adjoining (= next to or joined with)

source: https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/ielts-listening-map-labelling.html