In the test IELTS Speaking , you will have a direct conversation with the examiner, usually about common everyday topics.

The test IELTS Speaking lasts from 11-14 minutes with 3 main parts:

Part 1: You will answer questions about yourself, family, friends, work, and hobbies.

Part 2: You will receive a paper asking you to talk about a topic and must address the questions listed on the paper. Then, you will have 1 minute to prepare and 1-2 minutes to talk about the topic.

Part 3: The examiner will ask you questions related to the topic you just mentioned.

Tips to help you pass the IELTS exam more easily:

Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej2o6Tfbrcg

Download free IELTS Speaking practice materials here:

Speaking Sample Task Part 1 - Prompt (PDF, 21KB)

• Speaking Sample Task Part 1 - Recording (MP3, 631KB)

Speaking Sample Task Part 1 - Transcript (PDF, 12KB)

Speaking Sample Task Part 2 - Prompt (PDF, 20KB)

• S peaking Sample Task Part 2 - Recording (MP3, 762KB)

Speaking Sample Task Part 2 - Transcript (PDF, 11KB)

Speaking Sample Task Part 3 - Prompt (PDF, 18KB)

Speaking Sample Task Part 3 - Recording (MP3, 1.2MB)

Speaking Sample Task Part 3 - Transcript (PDF, 13KB)

Refer to more IELTS practice materials here:

IELTS Academic practice materials:

Listening practice

Reading practice tests

Writing practice tests

IELTS General Training practice materials:

Listening practice

Reading practice tests

Writing practice tests