IELTS - Speaking

What does the paper consist of?

• The test lasts between 11 and 14 minutes

• The format is 1 examiner and 1 candidate, and the examiner uses a script, to ensure all candidates are treated in the same way.

• The speaking test consists of 3 parts:

Part 1: 4-5 minutes

Giving personal information

• The examiner asks you questions about common topics

• You can give short answers, 1-2 sentence each

• The examiner will normally ask you about three topics

Examples:

Home  Work or study  Family  Learning English Animals

Fashion Travelling  Music   Food   Festivals

Part 2: 3-4 minutes

Long individual turn

• You have to speak for 1-2 minutes on a topic while the examiner listens

• The examiner will explain this topic and give you a card which explains it as well

• You can prepare for up to a minute by making notes(pen and paper are provided)

Part 3: 4-5 minutes

Discussion with examiner

• This is based on the topic from part 2

• The examiner will ask more general questions on this topic & wider questions connected to it

• This part of the test should be more like a normal discussion of a topic