IELTS Speaking Test
IELTS Speaking module
(11-14 minutes)
Overview
Guidance
The speaking test lasts for 11-14 minutes, and it consists of three parts:
- Part 1 takes the form of a dialogue with the examiner, who asks questions about you, your life, and things you are familiar with. It lasts for four to five minutes.
- Part 2 is a short presentation given by you about a general topic that the examiner chooses. You can decide the specific topic yourself. The topic is connected to your own life and experiences.
You have up to one minute to prepare your presentation, and you can speak for up to two minutes. There is a clock on the table, and the examiner reminds you of the timing if necessary.
- Part 3 takes the form of a dialogue with the examiner. He/she asks you about your views on impersonal subjects which are loosely connected to the topic of your presentation. This lasts between four and five minutes.
In Part 2, you will be given a candidate card.
Tasks
- In Part 1, the questions which the examiner asks you are usually factual, and quite simple, such as 'When ...?', 'Who ...?', 'How often...?', or 'What kind of ...?'
- The topic of your presentation is outlined in the first line of the candidate card. It starts with 'Describe ...'.
- You may be asked about something that happened in the past, or someone you know, or something you would like to do in the future.
- Three separate bullet points tell you what to include in your presentation, and a fourth line tells you to explain something in more detail, such as your feelings, or the reason for something.
- In Part 3, the questions that the examiner asks you are more complex, and involve lengthier responses. You may be asked 'What is your opinion about...?'; 'To what extent do you think ...?'; 'How important is it to ...?'; compared to 'What do you think ...?'; or 'What might the reason be for...?'
Part 1
Answer the questions