IELTS SPEAKING INTRODUCTION

How many parts are there in the IELTS Speaking test?

• 2

• 3

• 4

How long does the Speaking test usually last?

• 5-7 minutes

• 11–14 minutes

• 20-25 minutes

In Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test, what kinds of topics does the examiner usually ask about?

• Global issues and abstract ideas

• Academic subjects like science and history

• Your personal life and everyday experiences

Look at the example question: "Tell me about your hometown."

Sample answer: "I come from Beijing. I am native of this city. Beijing is the capital of China. In Beijing there are many historical buildings. Beijing Duck is very famous - I always eat it with my friends. "

Do you think it is a good answer?

• YES

• NO

How much time do you get to prepare for Part 2?

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

Describe a book you have recently read.
You should say:

• what the book was

• what it was about

• why you decided to read it
  and explain whether you would recommend it to others or not.

Do you think people read less nowadays than in the past? Why?

In Part 3, the examiner asks more abstract and opinion-based questions.

The goal is to test your ability to:

• give reasons,

• compare ideas,

• discuss advantages/disadvantages,

• predict the future.

Are part 2 and part 3 questions related to each other?

• Yes, they are connected

• No, they are not connected

You can ask the examiner to repeat or explain a question.

• TRUE

• FALSE