Speaking Module

This is a short section lasting under 15 minutes and taking the form of an interview between you and an IELTS examiner. There are 3 parts. The first is a simple introduction and interview lasting under 5 minutes. In the second part you'll have to speak on your own about a given topic for 4 minutes. In part 3 the examiner will discuss the things you spoke about further. Check this pdf file for more information about the speaking module and how to prepare.

Recent stuff about speaking

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IELTS speaking module general tips

This could be the most nerve wracking part of the test for you. Here is how you can prepare and what you can do during those fifteen minutes or so. Full Story

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IELTS speaking module part 1 question list

In the first part of the IELTS speaking module the interviewer will be asking questions about familiar things. You have to talk about three topics in 4 or 5 minutes. Usually he'll start with your home town or your work/study. Followed by two more general topics, such as: Full Story

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IELTS speaking module part 2 question list

In the second part of the IELTS speaking module the interviewer will give you a card with a question on it. You'll have a minute to make a few notes, and then you have to talk for 2 minutes. A long list of sample questions can be found here

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IELTS speaking module part 1 sample answers: Part 1

These are real answers given by students to real questions. The corrected answers should yield at least a band 7, as long as they are delivered in clearly pronounced and fairly fluent English. The answers are here

Topics are: work / study / job / television

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IELTS speaking module part 2 and 3 sample answers: Part 1

Again, these are real answers given by students to real questions. The corrected answers should yield at least a band 7, as long as they are delivered in clearly pronounced and fairly fluent English. The answers are here

Topics are: weather / seasons / pollution / old people