About IELTS speaking module

IELTS Exam : Read about Speaking Module

Duration of Speaking Module

Speaking module is an oral interview between the candidate and an
IELTS trained examiner.
the interview is scheduled either before or ,after the other IELTS
papers.
The interview lasts for approximately 11 to 14 minutes .
It is recorded on an audio cassette , for review in a reappeal and also
for IELTS examiner monitoring and standardization .
The examiner is a qualified teacher who has been trained as on IELTS
examiner and approved by the British council or IDP Australia.

Exam Structure

Topic

Time

Area

Example

Introduction

1 minute

Introduction of Examiner

Confirms the identity of
Candidate

Your good name ?

Where are you from ?

Short
Interview

3-4
minutes

Examiner interviews
candidate using verbal
questions requiring short
answers only .

Interview on general &
Familiar topic.

How to arrange a
programme?

Which is the best method
of travel

What to prepare for a
foreign travel?

Individual
long turn
monologue

1-2
minutes

Monologue by candidate on a
topic written on a task card

Candidate is allowed to jolt
main points of speech on a
sheet of paper

Which was your recent
trip.A brief description of it .
Which was the most
interesting part ?.Will you
suggest such a trip to your
friends?

Discussion
/dialogue

4-5
minutes

A discussion on the
monologue delivered by the
candidate.

Candidate to deliver long
responses.

What all will you care when
you are in a foreign
country?

What will you do if you lost
your passport in a foreign
country?

Assessment Factors in Speaking Exam

Tips for success in Speaking Exam

The speaking test assesses your abiity to communicate effectively in
English .
There are 4 performance descriptors to which the examiner refers to
determine the candidate's IELTS Band level ..