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IELTS Speaking

PART 1

INTRODUCTION AND INTERVIEW

  • Most of the questions are about the examinee's personal life.

  • Try to make the answer last for 1 MINUTE and provide 2 REASONS for your answer.

  • The examiner is encouraged to ask follow-up questions relevant to the examinee's answers.

  • This usually lasts for 4-5 MINUTES.

PART 2

INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN

  • A cue card about the topic will be provided to the examinee.

  • This cue card will be used as a guideline.

  • The examinee will be given 1 MINUTE to prepare his/her answer.

  • The answer for part 2 doesn't need to be factual. Lying can prolong the answer.

  • The answer should last for 2 MINUTES.

PART 3

TWO-WAY DISCUSSION

  • Each examinee will be given an opportunity to express his/her opinion about abstract issues and ideas.

  • The examiner is required to ask follow-up questions based on the examinee's level.

  • Some Part 3 questions might be relevant to Part 2's topic.

  • This usually lasts for 4-5 MINUTES.