IELTS speaking test tutorial

IELTS Speaking Test Process:

1. Introduction (4-5 minutes):

• The examiner introduces themselves and verifies the candidate's identity.
• The examiner explains the test format and briefly describes each part of the speaking test.

2. Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4-5 minutes):

• The examiner asks the candidate to introduce themselves, confirm their identity, and briefly talk about their background or interests.
• The examiner asks questions about familiar topics such as hobbies, studies, work, hometown, family, etc.
• This part aims to assess the candidate's ability to provide personal information, express opinions, and engage in a basic conversation.

3. Part 2: Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes):

• The examiner gives the candidate a task card with a topic and prompts. The candidate has 1 minute to prepare and can make notes if desired.
• The candidate then speaks about the topic for 1-2 minutes, elaborating on the prompts provided on the task card.
• After the candidate finishes speaking, the examiner may ask 1-2 follow-up questions related to the topic.

4. Part 3: Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes):

• The examiner asks the candidate to discuss more abstract or complex topics related to Part 2's theme.
• The candidate and examiner engage in a deeper conversation, discussing opinions, ideas, and issues raised by the topic.
• The candidate is expected to express opinions, provide examples, justify viewpoints, and engage in critical thinking.

5. Assessment and Scoring:

• The examiner assesses the candidate's performance based on four criteria: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation.
• Each criterion is scored on a scale of 0-9, and these scores are averaged to calculate the candidate's overall speaking band score.
• The examiner records detailed notes during the test to support the scoring process.

6. Recording and Reporting:

• The speaking test is usually recorded for quality control and to allow for review if necessary.
• The candidate's speaking test scores are reported along with their scores from the other three sections (Listening, Reading, Writing) to calculate their overall IELTS band score.

Tips for Candidates:

• Speak clearly and confidently.
• Take advantage of the 1-minute preparation time in Part 2 to organize your thoughts.
• Use a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures.
• Engage in the discussion in Part 3 by asking questions and expressing opinions.