Ans. You can prepare for IELTS speaking part 2 by practising last year’s speaking topic. You should speak English in daily conversations to improve your fluency. While practising, you should also record the timings, which will help you complete the test in time.

Ans. Part 2 of the IELTS speaking test is a total duration of 3-4 mins. The examiner gives a cue card with the speaking topic, and a pen and paper are also provided to structure your answer.

Ans. You can get 8.5 in IELTS speaking with thorough practice in similar topics of cue cards. You should be very confident while speaking to the evaluator, creating a good impression.

Ans. When the examiner gives you the cue card, it also contains hints related to the topic. So, during the preparation of 1 min, you should strategise your answer and write any phrases or keywords that come to your mind. You should use the time to structure and frame the answer. Once your speaking time starts, start with the answer directly and complete it within the time allotted in the right tone.

Ans. The speaking Part 2 in IELTS is of total duration of 3-4 mins where:
 

• Preparation time is 1 min
• Speaking time is 2-3 mins.
   

After completing part 2, in part 3, the evaluator will ask follow-up questions related to the same cue card topic.

Ans. You can introduce yourself in part 1. You can include your academic and professional background, achievements, skills, hobbies, and future goals in your introduction.

Ans. Yes, you speak slowly but not too slowly because you must talk slowly to complete your answer during the speaking slot. It would help if you said at moderate speed and with the right tone to create a good impression in front of the evaluator.

Ans. Yes, the IELTS speaking test is easy. The total duration of the test is 11-14 minutes. The speaking test is done in three parts. To practice for the speaking test, you should record your speech on the phone to practice speaking in time and to set the right tone.

Ans. The end of the speaking test will be in part 3, which is in a two-way discussion round. After your speech, you can end the conversation with a natural tone and say, “That’s all from my side”.

Ans. The speaking test is in three parts:
 

• Part 1: Introduction and questions on familiar topics for 4-5 minutes 
• Part 2: Individual long turn for 3-4 minutes
• Part 3: Two-way discussion for 4-5 minutes.
   

So, for the speaking test, you will start with your introduction, and then the evaluator will ask you questions on familiar topics.

Ans. No, the IELTS has no proper dress code for speaking tests. You can wear casual, comfortable clothes to the test. You do not need to wear a suit tie and sit for the test. You should be decently dressed for the test and adequately groomed.

Ans. You can improve your speaking skills in different ways, such as:
 

1. Try recording your speech on your phone to estimate your time and speed.
2. You can listen to any one passage and then read the same; it will help set your tone.
3. Try to learn phrases and keywords for the test.
4. Practice cue card topics to understand the format of the section.
5. Most importantly, keep speaking in daily conversation. It will help you to become more confident.