
Speak Confidently in the IELTS Test
Discover how to prepare for IELTS Speaking, from fluency to pronunciation.
🎤 Speaking Test Format
The IELTS Speaking test lasts 11–14 minutes and includes three parts: introduction and interview, long turn, and discussion. It is conducted face-to-face with an examiner.
📚 What to Expect
Part 1: General questions about you, your home, family, work, etc.
Part 2: A task card. You’ll speak for 1–2 minutes on the given topic after 1 minute of preparation.
Part 3: Discussion with the examiner on abstract or complex ideas related to Part 2.
💡 Top Tips for Speaking
- ✔️ Speak clearly and naturally — don’t try to fake an accent.
- ✔️ Avoid short yes/no answers — add explanations.
- ✔️ Use a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary.
- ✔️ Don’t worry about minor mistakes — keep talking!
- ✔️ Practice with a timer and record yourself to improve fluency.
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