IELTS Speaking Overview:
The IELTS speaking test will take between 11-14 minutes. It consists of three sections.
Part 1: Informal interview questions about yourself, family, work, study or hobbies.
Part 2: You will be given a topic card with three points to talk about. You will have 1 minute to prepare speaking points, and 1-2 minutes to speak continuously, addressing all parts of the task.You will be asked discussion questions relating to the topic from two.
Part 3: You have a longer discussion on the topic. The examiner will ask you further questions connected to the topic in Part 2.
Watch an IELTS Speaking Simulation Here:
In the IELTS speaking test, you will be assessed on:
- Your oral fluency and response to the questions
- Your coherence
- Your vocabulary
- Your grammar
Here is an overview of the IELTS speaking section:
What’s the difference between the IELTS academic and IELTS general speaking sections?
The speaking sections in both versions of the IELTS exam are the same.
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