IELTS Speaking: Basic Information The IELTS Speaking Test is the final part of the exam. Your test will be at some time between 1.30pm and 5.00pm. You can take only your ID document into the exam room. The test lasts between 11 and 14 minutes. You will be interviewed by an examiner who will record your conversation. Timing is strictly controlled by the examiner, so don't be surprised if he or she interrupts you during an answer. There are 3 parts to the Speaking Test: 1. Introduction/ interview: around 10 questions in 4 to 5 minutes. 2. Short presentation: talk for 2 minutes with 1 minute to prepare. 3. Discussion: around 5 questions in 4 to 5 minutes. Preparation is the key to a good score in IELTS Speaking. Different skills are tested in each part, so you need to know exactly what to do. We can predict the kinds of questions that the examiner will ask. We'll prepare ideas, possible answers and good vocabulary for each part of the test. IELTS Speaking: adv ice Here are a few simple tips that could make a difference to your score: 1. Be confident Although you might be nervous, try to speak clearly and confidently. Smile, be friendly, and make eye contact with the examiner. As you go into the exam, tell yourself that you have prepared well and that you're going to enjoy the challenge. 2. Know that you are prepared You will feel much more confident if you know that you have prepared and practised for the test. You should know exactly what to expect. For example, have you prepared some common topics (e.g. describe a place, a person, a hobby) for the short presentation? Are you ready for a past and a future question in part 3? 3. Imagine the examiner is your friend Tr...
