Speaking Tips for IELTS

The IELTS Speaking section monitors the spoken English of the candidate. Every test is recorded. Check out the format of the IELTS Speaking section below:Parts on IELTS Speaking DescriptionIELTS Speaking Part 1: General Questions about the CandidateThe examiner will ask the test taker general questions about you and familiar topics like work, studies, or home. The first part is of four to five minutes.IELTS Speaking Part 2: Cue Card + Follow-up QuestionsThe test taker will be given a card that asks him about a specific topic. Here, you will be given one minute to prepare before speaking for two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the selected topic.IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion with the ExaminerThe test taker will be asked questions about the topic selected in Part 2. Here, you will get the opportunity to discuss more about the ideas and issues. This part lasts for four to five minutes.Applicants can prepare for the Speaking section on IELTS based on the above mentioned format.

The IELTS Speaking test is a natural conversation between you and a trained examiner. You will sit in a quiet room and talk about a variety of topics, including yourself, your interests, and current events. The examiner will ask you questions to help you demonstrate your speaking skills.It is important to relax and be yourself during the Speaking test. The examiner is there to help you perform at your best. If you don't understand a question, or if you need more time to think about your answer, just ask. The examiner is happy to help.Your speaking skills are marked against the following criteria:Fluency and coherence: How well you can speak smoothly and clearly, and how well your ideas are connected.Lexical resource: How varied and appropriate your vocabulary is.Pronunciation: How well you pronounce individual sounds and words.Grammatical range: How well you use different grammatical structures.Accuracy: How few grammar and pronunciation errors you make.Your Speaking results are given as band scores which range from a band 0 to a band 9. Each whole and half band score corresponds to a level of English-language competence.