IELTS Speaking Format

1. The speaking test lasts about...

• 7-11 minutes

• 11-14 minutes

• 14-18 minutes

2. There are .......... parts to the test

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

In the first part you will be asked questions on:

• personal topics

• academic subjects

• topics in the news

4. In the next part of the test you will:

• choose your own topic to talk about

• choose between 2 topics you are given to talk about

• be given 1 topic to talk about

5. In this part (Part 2), you will have:

• no time to prepare

• 30 seconds to prepare

• 60 seconds to prepare

6. You will then talk for a maximum of ............. in this part (Part 2).

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

7. In the last part of the test you will....

• further discuss the topic from part 2

• discuss your reasons for taking IELTS

• discuss your plans and ambitions

8. The speaking test is recorded.....

• so you can have a copy

• because it is always marked twice

• in case it needs to be re-marked

• to assess the examiners

9. How many marking criterion are there in the IELTS Speaking Test?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 8