Students want to understand the key aspects of the IELTS
speaking exam exam so they can better prepare to pass it. The
IELTS Writing Test, IELTS Listening Test and IELTS Reading Test
have their own posts on this site. This post provides a summary
of my advice: What’s the format of the IELTS Speaking Test?
IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 - The exam is approximately 13
minutes in length and there are three parts to the exam. Part 1
is between 4-5 minutes in length and is designed to help you
settle in to the exam. The examiner begins recording and will
ask you to confirm your name and IELTS number. He or she will
also ask you to state your nationality. Then the examiner will
ask questions about you. These may include; where you live, your
country of origin and the country in which you study. They will
ask what you do, whether you work or study. IELTS Speaking Test
Part 2 - You will then be asked questions about one or two
topics in Part 2 of the exam, which lasts between 3 and 4
minutes. Initially, you are given a t