IELTS Speaking

The speaking test takes 11-14 minutes and consists of an interview with an examiner.

The interview is recorded.

The speaking test has three parts:

Part 1 Introduction and interview	Examiner introduces him/herself and checks your name. The examiner then ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics..	4–5 minutes
Part 2 Individual long turn	Examiner gives you a written task card. You have 1 minute to think (take notes) before you have to speak for 1–2 minutes. Examiner asks one or two questions at the end of your talk.	3–4 minutes (including 1 minute preparation time)
Part 3 Two-way discussion	Discuss with the examiner more abstract issues and concepts which are thematically linked to the topic of your talk in Part 2.	4–5 minutes

 

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