Speaking test format Introduction & Interview (4-5 minutes) The examiner introduces him/herself. And, they ask you to introduce yourself. Then, the examiner asks you general questions on familiar topics, (e.g. family, work, studies and interests). Individual long turn (3-4 minutes) After the first part, you talk about a particular topic. The examiner gives you points you can cover…
One old object that my family has carefully preserved for decades is my grandfather’s pocket watch. It is a small, silver-colored watch with a chain, slightly worn out from use but still shining when polished. To a stranger, it may appear as just another antique, but for us, it carries immense sentimental and historical value….
A hotel that I know very well is the Grand Palace Hotel, located in the heart of my city. I first stayed there a few years ago during a family trip, and since then, it has remained my preferred choice whenever I need accommodation for leisure or business purposes. The hotel is quite large, with…
You are given 1 minute to think about what you’re going to say in the long turn. Use this time well to take notes on the topic you have been given. Keep writing until the examiner asks you to start your long turn. Sample task card Describe something you own which is very important to…
The linking words you use in your IELTS speaking section tell the examiner how well you know the given topic and also help the examiner to assess you based on your fluency. Thus, having the knowledge of linking words is vital for the IELTS speaking test. Students can find several examination resources online related to the use…
IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 Website: Study the sample answers to the topic questions about websites. Learn the topic vocabulary used in the answers, as well as, the collocations. Understand how the speaker developed his answers by targeting the criteria, Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, and Grammar Range and Accuracy. The sample answers below give you ideas…
One item of clothing that someone gave me, which I still cherish, is a woolen sweater that my elder sister gifted me last winter. It wasn’t just any ordinary sweater; it was hand-knitted by her, with a lot of care and attention to detail. The moment she handed it over to me, I felt an…
There is nothing to be embarrassed by as language is forever evolving and mispronounced. Misspelled words often find their way into our world, making it increasingly tough to know what is right and what is wrong. Let’s admit it, speaking can be deceiving, and there are some particularly hard words to pronounce, especially if it’s…