An 11-14 minute test of your ability to speak English.
How many parts does the speaking test have?
The speaking has three part as follows:
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
You answer short questions from the examiner about yourself and everyday situations.
Part 2 ( 3-4 minutes)
You give a one-to-two minute talk, based on your own experience, on a simple topic provide by the examiner.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
You discuss general but more abstract topics with the examiner that are related to the part 2 talk.
Why are there different part to the speaking test?
The test aims to find out whether you can express yourself in English on the variety of personal, general and abstract topics, using informal and formal language.
What is the speaking test like?
The test take place at the authorized test center where you can enrolled, usually on the day of the written test.
[ On The Day ]
- The speaking test usually take place after the other part of the test.
- Checking your speaking test time and room with the administrator on the day.
- Take your passport (or photo identification as appropriate) with you so that you can show it to the examiner when he or she ask you. Take reading glasses, if you wear them. You do not need any thing else.
- Arrive for the test early. You may be shown into a waiting room.
There is only examiner and one candidate in each IELTS speaking test.
The examiner will record the test. Don't worry about this. The recording is used for administrative purpose.
All examiner are trained and regularly checked to ensure that they conduct the test reliably. You should not know the examiner.
What general approach should I take to the speaking test?
Follow the examiner's instruction and listen carefully. Make sure you speak clearly and answer only the questions that you are asked. The examiner will know if you have memorised answers and you will loss marks for this.
How is the speaking test marked?
The speaking test is marked used a 9-band scale, like all the other part of the test. The examiner will be listening to four features of your language: fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammar and accuracy, and pronunciation.
The examiner will record the test. Don't worry about this. The recording is used for administrative purpose.
All examiner are trained and regularly checked to ensure that they conduct the test reliably. You should not know the examiner.
What general approach should I take to the speaking test?
Follow the examiner's instruction and listen carefully. Make sure you speak clearly and answer only the questions that you are asked. The examiner will know if you have memorised answers and you will loss marks for this.
How is the speaking test marked?
The speaking test is marked used a 9-band scale, like all the other part of the test. The examiner will be listening to four features of your language: fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammar and accuracy, and pronunciation.
- Fluency and coherence
- Can you keep talking?
- Can you speak clearly and smoothly without a lot of hesitation?
- Can you link your idea using a range of words and expression?
- Vocabulary
- Do you know enough appropriate words?
- Can you talk about yourself and about less family topics?
- Do you know how to vary your words and expressions to fit the topic?
- Grammar and accuracy
- Is your speech accurate?
- Can you use different type of structure?
- Can the examiner understand you if even you make a mistake?
- Pronunciation
- Do you pronounce word correctly?
- Can the examiner understand everything you say?
- Do you use intonation and stress appropriately?