The IELTS Speaking test is a face-to-face interview between the candidate and an examiner, lasting 11 to 14 minutes. It is divided into three parts: an introduction and interview (Part 1), a long turn where the candidate speaks about a given topic (Part 2), and a two-way discussion related to the topic (Part 3). The test assesses the candidate’s fluency, coherence, vocabulary, grammatical range, and pronunciation. Unlike the other sections of the IELTS exam, the Speaking test is the same for both the Academic and General Training versions and is often recorded for evaluation purposes.
