speaking practice :
Speaking Part 1 – Introduction and interview
What's involved?
In this part, the examiner introduces him/herself and checks your identity. Then
the examiner asks you general questions on some familiar topics, such as
home, family, work, studies or interests.
Part 1 is 4–5 minutes long.
What skills are tested?
This part tests your ability to give opinions and information on everyday topics
and common experiences or situations by answering a range of questions.
Speaking Part 2 – Long turn
What's involved?
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Part 2 is the individual long turn. The examiner gives you a task card which
asks you to talk about a particular topic. The card tells you what points you
should include in your talk and instructs you to explain one aspect of the topic.
You have one minute to prepare your talk, and the examiner will give you a
pencil and paper to make notes.
By using the points on the task card and making notes during the preparation
time, you should be able to think of appropriate things to say, and have time to
structure your talk so that you keep talking for 2 minutes.
The examiner will then ask you to begin talking and will stop you when the time
is up. They may then ask you one or two questions on the same topic.
Part 2 lasts 3–4 minutes, including the preparation time.
What skills are tested?
This part tests your ability to speak at length on a given topic, using appropriate
language and organising your ideas logically. You will need to think about your
own experiences to complete the long turn.
Speaking Part 3 – Discussion
What's involved?
In Part 3, you and the examiner discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2 in a
more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth.
Part 3 lasts 4–5 minutes.
What skills are tested?
This part tests your ability to explain your opinions and to analyse, discuss and
speculate about issues.
TIPS
Arrive early
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Relax and smile as you walk into the room
Have your ID ready (the same one you registered with)
Don’t be too formal. IELTS Speaking is a test of natural, conversational
English, not formal academic English.
don’t worry if the examiner interrupts you
Most questions are about you, so talk about you and your own life and
experience.
Some questions are yes/no questions (closed questions), e.g. Do you like
your hometown? However, never just answer yes or no. You need
to expand your answer.
Give a direct answer, explain why, and maybe add a detail or example.
linking words :
Adding Information:
also
and
as well as
besides
in addition
Giving Examples:
for example
for instance
such as
like
Showing Reason:
because
since
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as
so
Contrasting Ideas:
but
however
although
yet
on the other hand
Sequencing/Ordering:
first
then
after that
finally
next
Expressing Results:
so
therefore
as a result
Emphasizing:
especially
in particular
mainly
Part 1 Questions
What do you like to do in your free time?
Tell me about your family.
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What is your favorite food?
Do you enjoy reading books?
What is your favorite subject at school?
Do you play any sports?
Describe your best friend.
What do you do on weekends?
Do you like animals? Why or why not?
What is your favorite holiday?
practice linking :
Linking Words: because, so, but, also, for example, however, first, then, finally
Topic Vocabulary:
Hobbies: drawing, playing football, reading, swimming, video games
Family: parents, siblings, cousin, uncle, aunt
School: teacher, homework, subject, lesson, classmates
Food: pizza, pasta, vegetables, fruit, dessert
Places: park, library, cinema, playground, museum
Speaking test : candidate task card
Describe something you own which is very important to you. You should say:
where you got it from
how long you have had it
what you use it for; and
explain why it is important to you.
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1. Describe your favorite toy.
What is it?
When did you get it?
Why do you like it?
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How do you play with it?
2. Talk about a fun day you had with your family.
Where did you go?
What did you do?
Who was with you?
Why was it special?
3. Describe a book or story you like.
What is it called?
What is it about?
Why do you like it?
Who is your favorite character?
4. Talk about your favorite place to visit.
Where is it?
What do you do there?
Who do you go with?
Why do you like it?
Part 3 Discussion Questions (Sample)
Why is it important to have hobbies?
Do you think children should help with housework? Why?
How can people make new friends?
Is it better to spend time indoors or outdoors? Why?
How can we protect the environment?
Why do people celebrate holidays?
What are the advantages of reading books?
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Self-Correction Phrases
“Sorry, I mean…”
“Let me say that again…”
“What I want to say is…”
“Actually, I think…”
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