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IELTS speaking test is conducted face to pace physically with an examiner or via video call.
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It is recorded so that candidates can ask for remark later if needed.
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It is an informal speaking test so that candidates can speak in a normal situation and can use informal English without any hesitation.
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Examiner controls the time by asking questions step by step.
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The test lasts between 11 and 14 minutes.
There are three parts of speaking test:
1. Speaking part 1 (Warm-up question):
- Duration: 4-5 minutes
- Question Types: The examiner will ask 10-12 questions on 3 three topics and topics will be everyday topics for example: home, hometown, study, work, family, hobbies etc. The questions will not be so challenging and based on your personal experiences.
2. Speaking part 2 (Que card section):
- Duration: 3-4 minutes
- Question Types: You will be asked to talk on a specific topic up to 2 minutes and you will be given a topic card including some bullet points. You will be given 1 minute time and pen paper for preparing the idea to talk.
3. Speaking part 3 (Follow up question):
- Duration: 4-5 minutes
- Question Types: The examiner will ask the candidates 5-6 (may vary) questions based on usually one topic (same as part 2 topic). The questions are so much complex than part 1 based on world issues. This part is called discussion part.