Speaking Concepts
IELTS Speaking Section: Information for Academic (AT) and General Training (GT) OverviewThe IELTS Speaking section is designed to assess your ability to communicate effectively in the English language. The test is the same for both Academic and General Training candidates. It lasts for 11-14 minutes and is divided into three parts: an introduction, a long-turn…
IELTS Speaking
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…
IELTS Speaking Tests
Section Time Content Purpose Part 1 4–5 minutes Introduction and general questions about familiar topics (e.g., home, work, studies). To assess the ability to speak at length on a specific topic with structure. Part 2 3–4 minutes (1 minute to prepare + 1–2 minutes to speak + follow-up) To evaluate the ability to express and…