Ans. The IELTS Speaking test consists of 3 parts. 
 

• Part 1 is an introductory round. 
• In part 2, you will be presented with a topic to speak about for 2 minutes. 
• Part 3 is a follow-up round where the interviewer asks questions about part 2. 
   

The speaking test goes on for 11-14 minutes in total. 

A. The most common questions asked in IELTS Speaking Part 2 or the cue cards task are as shown below. 
 

• Describe an exciting book that you Enjoy reading
• Describe a time when you observed the stars
• Describe a person who has influenced you 
• Describe an activity that you do after school/work 
• Describe a place you have visited
• Discuss a current social issue
• Describe a long car journey you went on cue card

Ans. The best way to answer this question is to break it into parts. Here’s how you can do it: 
 

• Introduction: Start with why books hold a special place in your life 
• Overview of the book: State your favourite book and describe it
• Features that make it interesting: Talk about elements from the book that excited you the most
• Conclusion: Summarise the key points

Ans. The speaking section is the same for both IELTS Academic and General Training. The main difference in the IELTS test is in the Reading and Writing modules. Speaking test is an 11-14 mins test that checks your English fluency, ability to comprehend questions, and ability to voice your thoughts and opinions. The Speaking test is a 1-on-1 interview with the examiner. At the end of this, you will receive an individual band score between 0-9.

Ans. Yes. If you don’t understand the question, you can prompt the examiner to repeat the question. We highly recommend that you seek clarity in questions if you’re confused about it. Otherwise, your answers might sound irrelevant. It is normal to feel anxious upon hearing the question, but try to repeat the question to yourself and find meaning. You get 2 minutes of preparation time for the cue cards, so take that time to come up with an answer. 

Ans.  No. There isn’t any dress code for the IELTS speaking test. IELTS prefers you dress comfortably so you are in the best state to answer. You can wear any casual or smart casual clothing to your IELTS Speaking test. Avoid wearing party wear or clothes that can put you in an uncomfortable position.

Ans. As a part of the IELTS exam, you get 1 minute to prepare for the cue card task. It’s important to utilise this time well. The first thing you should do is understand the question and break the answer down into parts. Try to recall important details about the cue card presented to you and make a mental note of it. Using the given time to brainstorm is important! 

Ans. The IELTS Speaking test is simple to score. Here are some tips and tricks to help you. 
 

• Practice speaking regularly 
• Watch Ted Talks, Movies and TV Shows and observe the speakers
• Improve your vocabulary
• Never memorise any answer. Try to speak about your own experience
• Try not to use unfamiliar words. Using words in the wrong context might cost you
• Utilise the 1 min preparation time to think of an answer

Ans. Yes, but you must maintain a balance. It’s important to keep a conversational tone while answering the IELTS Speaking questions so you can use a good mix of formal and informal tone/language. However, the use of slang, short forms, and derogatory language is strictly not advised. It’s crucial to keep your answers professional. Answer straight to the point and avoid deviating from the topic.

Ans. IELTS evaluates your speaking skills based on four criteria.
 

• Fluency and Coherence
• Lexical Resource
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy
• Pronunciation
   

Your speaking skills are analysed against each of these elements before awarding your individual band score between 0-9.

Ans. It takes 5-13 days for IELTS Results to be released. The IELTS TRF (Test Report Form) consists of your individual scores for all modules, including the Speaking section. Individual scores are further averaged to get the overall band score. A score above 6.5 is generally considered good and is typically enough to get admission into US, UK, and Canadian universities. However, the minimum score requirements may vary depending on other factors.