The document provides an overview of the IELTS Speaking test. It discusses the three parts of the test: Part 1 involves introductory questions, Part 2 involves speaking about a topic for 1-2 minutes, and Part 3 involves a longer discussion on the topic from Part 2. It also outlines the assessment criteria of fluency, lexical resource, grammar, pronunciation, and discusses band score descriptions. Sample topics and advice are provided to help candidates prepare for the test.

1. IELTS Speaking Overview
Raihanul Islam

2. Objectives
The Speaking section
assesses use of spoken
English & how
effectively one can
communicate in
English

3. Assessment
Criteria
In the IELTS speaking test, a
candidate will be assessed on:
**Oral fluency and response to
the questions
**Coherence
**Vocabulary
**Grammar

4. Exam
Structure
## Total 3 parts…
## Time Duration: 11 to 14
minutes
## Time Distribution
*Part 01: 3 to 4 Minutes
*Part 02: 4 to 5 Minutes
*Part 03: 4 to 5 Minutes

5. Introduction of the Different Parts
of Speaking Test

6. Part 01
Introduction &
Interview
Questions and
answers will be
about personal life
like family, work
and interests.

7. Part 02
Individual Long
Run
Candidate has to speak about
a topic. He/she will be given a
task card which asks to speak
about a particular topic and
includes points that can be
covered in the talk. Candidate
will be given 1 minute to
prepare to talk and then speak
for 1-2 minutes.

8. Part 03
Two Way
Discussion
A candidate will have a
longer discussion on
the topic. The examiner
will ask further
questions connected to
the topic in Part 2.

9. The Speaking test is
the same for both
Academic and General
Training tests.

10. Band Score Description

12. Band Requirements

13. Fluency
● Talking at length.
● Talking without pauses
of hesitation.
● Talking without self
correction.
● Able to be understood.
● Using linking devices

14. Lexical
Resources
● Using a range of
words and
paraphrasing.
● Using collocations.
● Using less common
vocabulary.
● Avoiding errors.

15. Grammar range
& Accuracy
● Using a range of
sentence
structures.
● Using a range of
grammar tenses.
● Avoiding errors

16. Pronunciation
● Able to be understood
throughout the test.
● Able to use intonation.
● Accent does not affect
understanding.
● Accurate word or
sound pronunciation.

17. Elaborate Discussion on
Different Parts of the
Test...

18. Part 01
● Time Taken – 3 to 4 mins.
● Number of questions – 5 to 12 short questions.
● Usual topics – Home, hobbies, profession, work,
academic, family and friends, daily routine,
society and more such generic topics about life.

19. Part 02
● Time – 4 to 5 mins.
● Number of questions – 1 cue card question to
describe something related to the candidate for 2
minutes.
● Usual topics – Describing and sharing opinion on any
of these – Art, books, movies, marketing, music, old
age, modern technology, the internet etc.

20. Part 03
● Time – 4 to 5 mins.
● Number of questions – Extension of part 2. The examiner
will ask specific questions related to task 2.
● Usual topics – Since it’s an extension, the topic remains
the same as part 1. Candidate can expect the examiner to
try and dig deeper for more information on the topic from
task

21. Speaking Tips

22. ● Don't memorise
answers.
● Don't use big and
unfamiliar words.
● Use a range of
grammatical structures
and vocabulary.
● Don't worry about your
accent.
● Pause to think.
● Avoid using fillers.
● Extend your answers.
● Smiling helps
pronunciation.
● Don't speak in a
monotone.
● Practice common IELTS
topics.

23. Thank You