IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking is a component of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is an internationally recognized language proficiency test for non-native English speakers. The speaking test assesses the English speaking ability of test-takers and is designed to evaluate their ability to communicate effectively in English in everyday situations.

The IELTS Speaking test is a one-on-one interview between the test-taker and a trained examiner. The test consists of three parts and takes approximately 11-14 minutes to complete. In the first part, the test-taker is asked to introduce themselves and answer general questions about their life and interests. In the second part, the test-taker is given a cue card with a topic and is asked to speak on that topic for two minutes. In the third part, the examiner asks follow-up questions about the topic in part two.

The IELTS Speaking test evaluates a range of language skills, including fluency, coherence, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The test-takers performance is assessed on a nine-band scale, with band 1 being the lowest and band 9 being the highest.

In order to achieve a higher score on speaking, here is the preparation checklist for it. Once you learn them, you can put a tick next to each point on the list.

• • • IELTS Speaking Band Score Description
    • IELTS Speaking Exam General Information
    • How to prepare for the IELTS Speaking test
    • IELTS Speaking Parts

Part 1 – Personal

• • give more details in the description
  • combine details to give complex answers
  • avoid being too general
  • give more details in the description
  • Formulas
  • Learn Part 1 common question types and answers such as home, school, holiday and gift

Part 2 – Cue card

• • say contrasting opposite ideas
  • say and use your own experience
  • give two or more points or examples (sequences of ideas)
  • select the best topic in the cue card
  • Formulas
  • Learn Part 2 common cue cards and answers such as home, school, holiday and gift

Part 3 – Discussion

• • say contrasting opposite ideas
  • say and use your own experience
  • say when you don’t know – “Filling in”
  • use structured sentences when describing impressions
  • clarify your personal ideas
  • learn how to control your voice – amplification
  • Give examples of your point
  • Practice Connected Speech
  • Formulas
  • Learn Part 3 common question types and answers related to Part 2 cue cards

• Keep Records of Wrong Vocubalaries in a notebook
• Practice topic vocabulary
• Learn Synonyms & Paraphrasing
• Learn Directions and Locations
• Language for describing processes

• Speaking Time Management.
• Useful websites for IELTS Speaking practice
• Tools for Speaking
• Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts in the Speaking Test
• Formal and Informal Vocabulary for Higher Score -7 to 9
• IELTS Speaking FAQs

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