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PLEASE READ
FIRST
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The Speaking
exercises are for practice only. |
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The practice
speaking questions are only an approximation of the way in which an
interview might proceed. Naturally, the actual interview will be conducted
according to the particular examiner "frame" (question list) used.
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If you can,
you should find a partner with whom to practise asking the questions. |
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Another good
idea is to write out your answers and show them to an experienced
IELTS teacher. (This is especially useful for Part 3 of the Speaking
Test – which is concerned with more abstract ideas.)
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In Part 1 of
the Speaking Test, you are required to talk about yourself and your
background. |
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In Part 2,
in which you have to talk about a given topic, try to organise the
reply you give, and speak for at least 1 and a half minutes before
answering any "finishing" questions.
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In Part 3,
your ability to answer questions or prompts about a wider topic than
in Part 2 requires you to have a good general knowledge of the world
and to be able to give your opinions and/or present your argument(s)
in appropriate English. Get help and advice from an experienced English
teacher, or buy suitable IELTS books.
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Remember to
give your answers in a variety of styles. |
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You are strongly advised to get professional help and do a great deal of practice for the Speaking Test. Many students think that just because they can be understood by their teachers they will score well in the Speaking
Test. This is not true! The examiners are professionally trained language teachers, and they will score you according to your ability – not just whether you can be understood or not. |
