IELTS Speaking
ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW
About Speaking
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The speaking component assesses your use of spoken English. Every test is recorded.!
Part 1 – the examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between four and five minutes.
Part 2 – you will be given a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic.
Part 3 – you will be asked further questions about the topic in Part 2. These will give you the opportunity to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test lasts between four and five minutes.
Speaking
Tips & Tricks
Strategies For Listening
Tips#1
try to talk as much as you can, talk as fluently as possible and be spontaneous, relax, be confident and enjoy using your English
Tips#2
develop your answers, speak more than the examiner
Tips#3
ask for clarification if necessary , do not learn prepared answers; the examiner is trained to spot this and will change the question
Tips#4
express your opinions; you will be assessed on your ability to communicate
Tips#5
express your opinions; you will be assessed on your ability to communicate
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