Describe a Prize That You Received: IELTS Cue Card

A. Some good practices to improve your performance for your Speaking test are:

• Understand the task properly
• Use the preparation time wisely
• Do not by-heart your answers
• Speak clearly and fluently
• Check Vocabulary and Grammar.

A. You can apply for a retake if you fail your IELTS Speaking test by chance. The IELTS One-skill retake facility allows you to retake just one IELTS module at a time. If your score is low for a single module, you only need to retake part of the test. Make sure you prepare well for your retake. 

A. There is no predefined dress code for the speaking test in IELTS as such. You can wear comfortable and casual clothes which are presentable and decent. There is no need to wear a suit or tie. However, it is important to dress appropriately and ensure you are well-groomed for the test. You should know there is no marking on the clothes you wear to the exam.

A. While there are no strict rules for using informal language or slang during the cue card task, sticking to formal language and tone is recommended. This is because the IELTS exam is designed to evaluate your proficiency in the English language in a formal and academic context. Therefore, excessive use of casual language may not be suitable for the test and can lead to negative markings.

A. Some of the common cue card topics are:
 

1. Describe a Famous Person that you are interested in: IELTS Cue Card
2. Describe an activity that you do after school/work cue card
3. Describe a person who impressed you in primary school cue card
4. Describe an invention changed people's life IELTS cue card
5. Describe a person who you believe dresses well

A. The IELTS speaking parts 2 and 3 are distinctly different. IELTS has 3 parts: introduction round, long turn task and discussion round. Part 2 is the Cue card section, and part 3 is the discussion round. In part 2, a card is given by the examiner, and it has a topic mentioned on it. You are given 1 minute to prepare the answer. After prep, you are asked to speak about the topic for 3-4 minutes. In part 3, the examiner asks questions related to the topic given to you in part 2. The part 2 and 3 are interrelated.

A. The IELTS speaking test is only 11-14 minutes long. You have three parts in your IELTS Speaking test. The duration of each part is as follows:
 

• Part 1: Introduction and Interview (4–5 minutes)
• Part 2:  Long turn or Cue Card (3–4 minutes)
• Part 3: Discussion (4–5 minutes)

A. Both academic and general are the same for speaking tests. In both academic and general, there are three parts: the introduction round, the long turn round and the discussion round. However, reading and writing are different for the academic and general tests.

A. No, you can’t exceed the time limit during the speaking test. It is crucial to remember that the speaking test has a strict time limit, and if your answer exceeds the time limit, the examiner may interrupt you and move on to the next question. However, this is a normal exam, and your scores won't be affected.

A. The total duration of Part 2 IELTS speaking is 3-4 mins

1. Preparation time: 1 min
2. Speaking time: 3-4 mins.

A. You can get an 8.5 band score in IELTS speaking with the following tips:

1. Build up your accent. 
2. Maintain eye contact while answering the questions.
3. Practise previous topics that are likely to come in the IELTS exam.
4. Practise speaking by talking to the mirror; it will build confidence.