IELTS Speaking

3 parts, 11–14 minutes, one-to-one with an examiner, and the conversation is recorded.

Introduction and interview (4–5 min): an identity check, then general questions on familiar topics like home, family, work, study, and interests.

4–5 minutes; general, personal questions about familiar everyday topics after an identity check.

The individual long turn / cue card (3–4 min): 1 minute to prepare, then a ~2-minute monologue on a given topic with bullet prompts, plus 1–2 follow-up questions.

One minute, during which you can make notes before speaking for up to two minutes.

For 1–2 minutes (aim for about 2 minutes); the examiner stops you at the time limit.