IELTS Speaking, Parts of the Test – Part 1, The Interview
IELTS Speaking: Parts of the Test
Part 1: Interview: Answer questions about yourself
(3-5 mins)
Part 2: Presentation (the long turn): Present on a given topic
(3-4 mins)
Part 3: Discussion: Discuss ideas and opinions
(3-5 mins)
Part 1 Interview
Always answer with 2-3 sentence responses
Always answer in complete sentences (avoid only yes/no answers)
Always add detail or specificity (be specific)
Typical Question Areas
Yourself
Work experience
Education
Family
Day-to-day
Routine
Local Transport
Travel
Culture
Festivals
Food
Music
Entertainment
Likes/Dislikes (why/why not?)
Hobbies
Film/Movies
