The IELTS Speaking test is a 10-15-minute interview or conversation between a candidate and an examiner. The Speaking test is the final section of the IELTS Test.
According to the official handbook of the IELTS, the Speaking test has five phases, which are as follows:
1. Introduction
The examiner and candidate introduce themselves. The candidate is made to feel comfortable and encouraged to talk briefly about his or her life, home, work and interests.
2. Extended discourse
The candidate is encouraged to speak at length about some familiar topic, which is either of general interest or of relevance to his or her culture, place of living, or country of origin. This stage involves explanation, description or narration.
3. Excitation
The candidate is given a task card (also called a Cue Card or a Candidate Task Card) with some information on it and is encouraged to take the initiative by asking questions either to elicit information or to solve a problem. Tasks are based on ‘information gap’ type activities. The cue card may contain a topic and some hints, and the candidate is expected to talk about the topic for about 1-2 minutes without any pause.
4. Speculation and attitudes
The candidate is encouraged to talk about future plans and the proposed course of study. Alternatively, the examiner may choose to return to a topic raised earlier.
5. Conclusion
The interview is concluded.
Phase 1 — Introduction
You should:
• State clearly your name and candidate number into the microphone for identification purposes.
• Ask what you should call the examiner if he or she doesn’t tell you.
Phase 2 — About Yourself
During this stage of the test, the examiner will try to find out as much as possible about you as a person.
Remember:
The more information you give at this point, the easier it will be for the examiner to hold a conversation, and the more impressed be or she will be with your fluency. Therefore, don’t give one-word answers such as ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Phase 3 — Asking Questions
In this phase, the examiner will give you a task card. You have to ask questions based on the card’s information to find out about the situation from the examiner, who is playing a role.
The task card the examiner gives you looks something like this…
Sample Task: Describe an interesting historic place you have visited.
You should say:
– what and where it is
– when you went there
– what you saw and did there
and explain why you think this place is interesting.
[ You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]
Note: Having a partner to prepare for the IELTS Speaking module is a great idea. So, try to work with a partner to prepare for the IELTS speaking test.
Hi, this is Milad. I’m looking for good partners to talk and improve the speaking part. My skype id is milad.omrani13.
Hey, I require 7 band score and my speaking is very poor. So please share speaking conversations with me @ er.amitodeon@gmail.com. Regards – Amit.
rakib.33.213@gmail.com. This is my Skype ID, I want to improve my English speaking skills. I am a beginner.
Hi, guys! If possible, link with me on Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp at +998941153814- it is my number. I am looking for a trainer in order to improve my speaking and writing part. thank you in advance.
Hi, I’m glad to have conversations with you as a partner Email me at mammali22143@gmail.com, please.
Hi Angelica, practise with me if you want because my IELTS exam is on 4th August 2016.
Go to the USA. The USA is better than Canada.
Firstly it’s a good idea but for Canada, you should have minimum 75%. You can go with Diploma also because you have completed your +2, I think so. One of my cousins is also planning for that.
Hi friends, I want to make conversations with you. Thanks.
[quote name=”Priya Verma”]I have a doubt regarding studying abroad. What mark will be required to go Canada after 12th?? How much % age in 10+2?[/quote]Hi, friends I have to improve my communication skill in English so can you help me with speaking English?
Minimum % should be 65 for the admission in a good university.
My IELTS test is on 26th June and I want to enhance my speaking skill. If anyone is interested, then please call me on Skype. My Skype ID is “umesh4dpatel”.
What’s your band score expectation from IELTS test? Contact me to practise together. If you want to talk on WhatsApp then it’s my number – 8758328849.
I have a doubt regarding study abroad, how many marks will be required to go Canada after 12th grade?? How much % age in 10+2?
My IELTS exam is on 27th April. My number is 87753564648 and Email address is khundyz.d@gmail.com. I can talk with you to prepare for the speaking test.
My exam is also on 21st April. So it’s my number 8758328849. We can practice on WhatsApp like speaking. Message me if you want to practice. Best of luck.
My WhatsApp number is 8866039476.
Hi there, my test is also on 21st of this month. But I’m not using Skype. Are you using WhatsApp?
My IELTS is on 21st April and I want to enhance my speaking skill. So, I need to find a partner for IELTS speaking practice. My Skype id is umesh4dpatel.
My IELTS is on 21st April and I want to enhance my speaking skill. So, I need to find a partner for speaking. My name is Umesh, and email id is umesh4spatel@gmail.com.
Yeah, I am going to take IELTS test on 2nd April. So if you want to have practice speaking phase, contact me. Skype: kaleemswati931, Facebook: kaleemswati93@facebook.com, Email: kaleemswati931@gmail.com & WhatsApp: 00923333102199.
When is your paper date?
I want to improve my speaking skill. Can anyone help me? My Skype id is umesh4spatel.
Hello everyone, I am seeking a partner for conversation. Anyone interested? My number is 0345-8650327. Just text me.
I am Gagan. Please help me as my IELTS test is so near.
Hi! Where are you from? We can practice together. This is my Skype id “angelica.vergara5”.
I need someone to do conversations with me. My exam date is 24th October. My Skype id is “prasannaindia”.
I’m so weak in speaking. So I want to speak and I need someone who could help me in speaking. Who wants to help me and I’m also doing IELTS. So I need 7 band score in speaking.
I need a partner for conversation too. If you are still interested, you can contact me at hasan-malik@hotmail.com, or at my number – 0345-8650327.
My Skype id is mozhan-sh. I am a girl and need to improve my speaking skill. I am not more than 6 band score level. So I need someone who is more than 7 band score level in IELTS.
Hi[quote name=”Palvinder Kaur”]Hello.[/quote]
I need an English partner to practice. Please contact me. My id is “Trinh Xuan Kien”.
I am planning for Canada. I need to score 7 in speaking. I from India, will be available on Skype around 10.00 PM IST. Skype ID: raja.ashutosh.nayak & Mobile number is 9036138483.
Do you have any Skype id?
I have problems with speaking. Can anybody help me?
I have ‘speaking problem’. If someone has time to talk to me then a big thank to him/her. Please, it’s urgent. I have IELTS test on 21st May.
I have sent a message through Skype.
Hi, I want to give IELTS test and I want a female partner for speaking practise. My Skype ID is irammuazzam. Please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks.
Hi, I am looking for IELTS study partners. Can you please join me? My contact number is 9533494908. Please contact me.
I need a partner. If you have Skype ID, you can join me. My Skype id is- princeroney1.
Hello.
Hello, everyone! I am searching a partner to practice IELTS speaking. Please add me on Skype. My Skype id is kandel.laxman53.
I am available.
I will take part in my IELTS exam on 14th March 2015. Therefore I need someone to practice with as a last time preparation. If anyone is interested, please let me know. You can call me at Skype (ekjon.eka.kokeel).
Hi, All. I’m Naresh, having IELTS exam in this month. Is anyone available here to practice speaking so that we may score good bands? Thanks!
My exam is 11 of April 2015. Can I talk to you? Please let me know.
I took my exam in last February. Speaking score was 6.5. I’m very frustrated!!! Ahhhh.!!!! I did my practice on my own. I made a habit of watching films before going to bed and paying attention to how they speak. I think this time I need a partner. I need 7 band score.
As an IELTS teacher, I can say that – while you are studying, you’d better stay focused on the task rather than anything else as there should be nothing obstructing your brain; besides you will go abroad or somewhere without the fanatic attitude.
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