Ease English
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Whole Speaking test
11–14 minutes, in three parts, recorded
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Part 1 — Introduction and interview
4–5 minutes of general questions on familiar topics
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Part 2 — Long turn
3–4 minutes in total: one minute to prepare with notes, then talk for 2 minutes
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Part 3 — Discussion
4–5 minutes of broader, more abstract discussion
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Assessment criteria
Fluency and coherence
Speaking at a normal speed, in a logical order, with cohesive devices
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Lexical resource
Range of vocabulary and how accurately and appropriately it is used
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Grammatical range and accuracy
Range of grammar and how accurately it is used
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Pronunciation
Being understood without too much effort
IELTS.org — IELTS Academic format: Speaking · Last verified 15 Aug 2026Rules, fees and booking requirements can change. Always confirm with an official source: IELTS.org · British Council IELTS · IDP IELTS. Everything labelled “Mrs K’s teaching guidance” is her own teaching advice, not official IELTS material.