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IELTS SPEAKING

The IELTS Speaking test is designed to assess your ability to communicate effectively in English. It consists of a face-to-face interview with a certified examiner and is divided into three parts, each with its own specific focus and tasks.
Here's an in-depth explanation of each part:

Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5minutes)

  • Introduction: The examiner introduces themselves and asks you to confirm your identity.

  • Personal Questions: The examiner asks you questions about familiar topics such as your home, family, studies, work, hobbies, interests, and daily routines.

  • Duration: This part usually lasts about 4 to 5 minutes.

       Purpose: Part 1 aims to assess your ability to speak about yourself and familiar topics, as well as your fluency and coherence in answering questions spontaneously.  

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Part 2: Long turn (3-4 minutes)

  • Task Cards also known as Cue card: You are given a task with a topic. You have 1 minute to prepare before speaking.

  • Speaking: you are required to speak on the topic provided on the task card for 1-2 minutes. You should address all points mentioned on the card.

  • Follow-up Questions: The examiner may ask a few follow-up questions related to the topic. Sometimes the questions are not directly related to the topic. So be prepared with it.  

  • Duration: The speaking time for this part is 3 to 4 minutes (1-2 minutes speaking, plus follow-up questions).

  • Purpose: Part 2 assesses your ability to speak at length on a given topic, your ability to organize your thoughts coherently, and your lexical response (range of vocabulary).

Part 3: Discussion (4-5 minutes)

  • Deeper Discussion: The examiner asks further questions related to the topic from Part 2. These questions are more abstract and require you to express opinions, discuss ideas, and speculate.

  • General Themes: The discussion may cover broader themes related to society, culture, education, technology, or other relevant topics.

  • Duration: This part typically lasts about 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Purpose: Part 3 evaluates your ability to engage in a more abstract discussion, express and justify opinions, and demonstrate your ability to analyze and evaluate ideas.

Scoring

  • Fluency and Coherence: your ability to speak at a natural pace, without too much hesitation, and to organize your ideas coherently.

  • Lexical Resources: Your range and accuracy of vocabulary,

  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Your use of a variety of grammatical structures accurately.

  • Pronunciation: Your ability to pronounce words clearly and be understood by the examiner.

Tips for Success

  • Practice Speaking: Engage in regular convention practice to improve fluency and confidence.

  • Expand Vocabulary: Work on expanding your vocabulary to express ideas more precidely.

  • Organize Thoughts: Practice structuring your response logically, addressing all parts of the questions.

  • Pronunciation: Focus on clear pronunciation and intonation to enhance communication.


​Overall, the IELTS Speaking test is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in English across a range of topics and situations. With practice and preparation, you can perform well and achieve your desired score

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