IELTS Speaking
How long is the Speaking paper?
The Speaking test is an interview with an examiner that lasts between 11 and 14 minutes.
What will I need to talk about?
The interview has three separate parts and is divided up as follows.
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What will I need to talk about? |
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The examiner will ask you questions about familiar topics (e.g. hobbies, likes and dislikes, daily routine). |
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The examiner will give you a booklet showing a topic and some suggestions on it. You need to talk about the topic for 1-2 minutes. You have about one minute to write notes before you begin. The examiner may ask you some follow-up questions. |
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The examiner will ask you more detailed and more abstract questions linked to the topic in part 2. |
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How is the Speaking paper assessed?
The examiner will listen carefully to your answers and will assess your speaking according to the following criteria.
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What do these criteria mean? |
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Do you speak in a fluent way that is easy to understand? Do you link your ideas together clearly? |
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Can you accurately use or attempt to use a wide range of vocabulary accurately and effectively? Can you explain your ideas even if you do not know a particular word? Can you use or attempt to use higher-level vocabulary accurately? |
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Grammatical Range and Accuracy |
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Can you use a wide range of grammatical structures rather than repeating basic structures? Are your sentences accurate, or do you often make grammatical mistakes? |
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Is your spoken language clear and easily understood? Do you use stress and intonation to add extra meaning? With individual words, do you use stress accurately? |
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How can I improve my Speaking paper score?
You can improve your score by making sure you answer each question fully and remembering the test tips in this unit. This unit will also tell you the speaking skills you need to practise in order to achieve your best score. Before the test, practise speaking as often as you can and make sure that you can talk for two minutes on a topic. Do not try to learn answers for the test. Studying all aspects of English including pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar will also help improve your IELTS score.
