Speaking

The speaking content is the same for both Academic and General Training versions

IELTS Speaking Practice Tests

The Speaking test is the same for both the Academic and General Training exam. During the Speaking test, you will have a discussion with a certified IELTS Examiner. It is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get. Be prepared by familiarizing yourself with the format of the test.

The test is 11 to 14 minutes long with three parts.

 

Sections Description

Part 1

You answer questions about yourself, your family, your work and your interests.

Part 2

You speak about a topic. You will be given a task card which asks you to speak about a particular topic and includes points that you can cover in your talk. You will be given 1 minute to prepare your talk. You will then speak for 1-2 minutes.

Part 3

You have a longer discussion on the topic. The examiner will ask you further questions connected to the topic in Part 2.

 

Sample Speaking Tasks for Download

 

Task Description Files

Speaking Sample Task Part 1

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 Recording

 

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Speaking Sample Task Part 2

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 Recording

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Speaking Sample Task Part 3

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 Recording Listen

 

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