IELTS Speaking Test is a face to face conversation with an authorized examiner. The test is the same for both Academic and GT candidates. Even for candidates taking computer-based IELTS, the test remains the same. It is an informal speaking test spanned over 14 min at maximum.
Below are the assessment criteria for your information so that candidates prepare themselves accordingly.
Fluency & Coherence – 25%
- Appropriate and to the point response to the questions posed.
- Avoid redundant speech and repetitive explanations or descriptions.
- Fluency and organization in speech using appropriate language structures and connecting the sentences using fitting linking devices.
- Ability to describe things, give opinions, present arguments and counter-arguments, make comparisons and contrasts, reasoning, examples as evidence to your views/ arguments.
- Intonations, inflections, pitch, emphasis, flexibility etc.
- Try your best to communicate flawlessly and fluently.
Lexical Resource – 25%
- Wide range of vocabulary and its pertinent use.
- Variety of sentence structures.
- Paraphrasing ability and use of idiomatic structures and phrasal language.
- Comparisons & contrasts/ use of adverbials/ adjectives/ linking words/ Phrasal Verbs/ collocations/ figurative language etc.
Pronunciation – 25%
- How natural you sound with correct pronunciation.
- Pronunciation must be clear and intonations and emphasis in the language must resonate in a natural manner.
- Don’t imitate foreign accents it will tarnish your pronunciation.
Grammatical Range & Accuracy – 25%
- How good is your grammar
- Correct use of tenses, passives, conditionals, causatives, compound, and complex sentences.
- Accuracy in word order, and accurate placement of adverbs/adjectives/nouns/verbs.
- Correct use of prepositions, articles, conjunctions, interjections etc.
It is imperative that candidates keep in mind the above criteria before appearing in the exam so that they can easily score high bands in the test. Also, read our article on IELTS Speaking Tips for 9 bands Speaking Test.
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