IELTS Speaking – Learn by Example from Band 4 to 9

Quickly explains the Speaking test:

  • 1-on-1 interview with examiner
  • 3 parts – total time: 11–14 minutes
  • Marked on 4 criteria:
    1. Fluency & Coherence
    2. Lexical Resource
    3. Grammatical Range & Accuracy
    4. Pronunciation

Choose Speaking Part

Introduction & Interview

Format Overview
  • What happens in this part
  • What the examiner is looking for
  • Typical duration (e.g., 4–5 mins for Part 1)
Challenges & Traps
  • Common problems students face
  • Typical mistakes (e.g., too short answers, repetition, pauses)
Strategies (What to Do / Avoid)

✅ Tips to improve performance
❌ What to avoid (memorised answers, weak endings, etc.)

Band Score Comparison (Dynamic Descriptors)
FluencyGrammar
Simple DescriptorsSimple Descriptors
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VocabularyPronunciation
Simple DescriptorsSimple Descriptors
Example SentencesExample Sentences
What changed to improve the bandWhat changed to improve the band
Sample Answers (100 per part, grouped by topic)

Each answer block includes:

  • ✅ Question
  • 🎤 Band 4 version + feedback
  • 🎤 Band 7 version + feedback
  • 🎤 Band 9 version + feedback
  • 📌 Breakdown based on Band Descriptors

Example Topics:

  • Part 1: Hometown, Food, Work, Hobbies
  • Part 2: Describe a place/person/object/event
  • Part 3: Education, Technology, Society, Global Issues

Cue Card / Long Turn

Format Overview
  • What happens in this part
  • What the examiner is looking for
  • Typical duration (e.g., 4–5 mins for Part 1)
Challenges & Traps
  • Common problems students face
  • Typical mistakes (e.g., too short answers, repetition, pauses)
Strategies (What to Do / Avoid)

✅ Tips to improve performance
❌ What to avoid (memorised answers, weak endings, etc.)

Band Score Comparison (Dynamic Descriptors)
FluencyGrammar
Simple DescriptorsSimple Descriptors
Example SentencesExample Sentences
What changed to improve the bandWhat changed to improve the band
VocabularyPronunciation
Simple DescriptorsSimple Descriptors
Example SentencesExample Sentences
What changed to improve the bandWhat changed to improve the band
Sample Answers (100 per part, grouped by topic)

Each answer block includes:

  • ✅ Question
  • 🎤 Band 4 version + feedback
  • 🎤 Band 7 version + feedback
  • 🎤 Band 9 version + feedback
  • 📌 Breakdown based on Band Descriptors

Example Topics:

  • Part 1: Hometown, Food, Work, Hobbies
  • Part 2: Describe a place/person/object/event
  • Part 3: Education, Technology, Society, Global Issues

Discussion / Opinion

Format Overview
  • What happens in this part
  • What the examiner is looking for
  • Typical duration (e.g., 4–5 mins for Part 1)
Challenges & Traps
  • Common problems students face
  • Typical mistakes (e.g., too short answers, repetition, pauses)
Strategies (What to Do / Avoid)

✅ Tips to improve performance
❌ What to avoid (memorised answers, weak endings, etc.)

Band Score Comparison (Dynamic Descriptors)
FluencyGrammar
Simple DescriptorsSimple Descriptors
Example SentencesExample Sentences
What changed to improve the bandWhat changed to improve the band
VocabularyPronunciation
Simple DescriptorsSimple Descriptors
Example SentencesExample Sentences
What changed to improve the bandWhat changed to improve the band
Sample Answers (100 per part, grouped by topic)

Each answer block includes:

  • ✅ Question
  • 🎤 Band 4 version + feedback
  • 🎤 Band 7 version + feedback
  • 🎤 Band 9 version + feedback
  • 📌 Breakdown based on Band Descriptors

Example Topics:

  • Part 1: Hometown, Food, Work, Hobbies
  • Part 2: Describe a place/person/object/event
  • Part 3: Education, Technology, Society, Global Issues

Practice Speaking

Resources Section

Quick Access

🎙️ Speaking Format Guide

📘 Sample Answer Bank

📊 Band Score Breakdown

📥 Vocabulary Lists

📝 Practice Cue Cards

❓ FAQs & Contact