Session 3: IELTS Speaking Part 2

How long does IELTS Speaking Part 2 last?

• 3–4 minutes

• 5–6 minutes

How much preparation time do candidates have?

• 1 minute

• 2 minute

What does the candidate do during the preparation time?

• ask questions

• make notes

Does the candidate ask questions during the preparation time?

• Yes

• No

Does the examiner ask questions during the long turn?

• Yes

• No

Describe your perfect home.

You should say:

what it looks like

where it is located

what it contains

and explain if your real home is similar to this.

You should write down every word you want to say.

• Yes

• No

You should write your notes as full sentences.

• Yes

• No

You should only talk about the points on the task card.

• Yes

• No

You should always give examples or extra information about each point.

• Yes

• No

You can ask the examiner for a different task card if you don’t like the topic.

• Yes

• No