Saturday, February 20, 2010

IELTS SPEAKING


Speaking section in IELTS is an interview session where the examiner tests the students on their English fluency.
Speaking consists of three tasks:
  1. Task I - Introduction

    Here the examiner asks questions pertaining to the student's personal life.

    Home, Work, College, Hobbies, Holiday, Sports, Free Time

    Time : 3-5 min

  2. Task II - Task Cards

    Here the student is given a specific task to speak on.

    Describe a Person, Book, Friend, Movies, Thing, Place

    Time : 1 min (preparation), 2 min (response), 1-2 min (followup question)

  3. Task III - Discussion

    Detailed conversation on the basis of Task Card given in Task II.

    Analysis, Possibilities, Oppinion, Cause and Effect

    Time : 3-4 min
Total Time : 11-14 min
Studetnts are assessed on:
  • Fluency
  • Range of Vocabulary
  • Grammatical Sense
  • Voice Modulation
  • Coherence
  • Pronounciation
  • Expression
Useful tips on Speaking Next Week.
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