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IELTS Speaking : Format, Tips and Samples

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By Ramandeep Singh
IELTS speaking test assesses the ability of the applicant to communicate effectively in English. The speaking skills on which one will be assessed include pronunciation, fluency, grammatical range and vocabulary. Here are some tips to keep handy while going for a speaking test:

Speaking Tips

  1. Before entering the room, take a few deep breaths to calm down yourself. It is just a normal test, take it easy.
  2. To err is human, don’t worry about making mistakes. Just go with the flow and communicate what you want to say.
  3. Speak in a normal pace. What matters is to speak clearly and smoothly.
  4. Avoid slangs and informal language. Don’t worry about your accent.
  5. Say NAMES slowly. If you say a name in your own language, you MUST explain it!
  6. Do not use difficult words or expressions unless you are 100% sure you know how to use them right.
  7. Make simple and clear sentences if you are not good at making compound or complex sentences.
  8. Maintain an eye contact with the examiner, it shows your confidence.
  9. Do not change the topic. But if you don’t know much about it. Talk something related to that topic and then explain how it is connected.
  10. At home, practice in front of a mirror with a watch to gain confidence.

Here’s an example of a speaking test:

PART 1 

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. If the examiner asks about your family start by answering these questions:
  • Introduce yourself
  • Tell him do you have a large family or small family
  • Tell something about the members in your family
  • How much time do you spend with the members of your family/
  • What sort of things do you like to do together?
  • Do you get on well with your family? (why?) you may share common interest with the members etc.

PART 2

The examiner asks you to describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education. You should:
  • Name the teacher
  • What subject the teacher taught you?
  • What skills he/she possess?
  • Why he/she is your favorite?


PART 3

It will be a general discussion. The examiner can ask you about developments in education. The following questions can be asked:
  • How has education changed in our country in last 10 years? 
  • What changes you foresee in next 50 years?
  • What role does extracurricular activities play in education?


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