The speaking test is the portion of the IELTS exam that requires the least amount of time to complete. In all, it should take no more than 11â15 minutes. You have the least amount of time possible to demonstrate to the examiner that you are capable of speaking. The speaking component of both the academic and the general training modules are exactly the same. One examiner and one applicant are all that are needed to complete this examination, which is then completely recorded. The speaking portion of the exam is broken up into three parts: The first portion starts out with the typical introduction questions. After this, you will be asked questions about personal details that are similar to the kinds of inquiries one might ask someone they just met for the first time. After then, the examiner will ask some questions on two different topics that are of interest to the public. This should take around four to five minutes. In the second part of the test, the examiner will provide the student a card with a topic, and the student will need to speak about it for two to three minutes. The student will be allotted one minute to prepare the points, and a piece of paper and a pencil will be made available to them for this purpose. In the third phase of the test, the examiner will quiz you on the subject matter that you discussed in the second section. This will typically last for around four to five minutes. general advice for public speaking before the exam Before the test, please make every effort to communicate in English. take part in conversations or argumentative exchanges Listen to the discussion on various news stations, the BBC, and general television. Watch movies made in England. Tune in to some English broadcasts on the radio. Read English newspapers on a regular basis; Ensure that you are completely aware of the format of the exam; Practice routinely by Speaking Aloud and Recording Your Sound on a Tape Recorder Read English newspapers on a daily basis. When taking the test, it is important to: dress neatly and appropriately; arrive at the testing location a little bit early; try to be confident; look directly into the eyes of the examiner while speaking; don’t worry if the examiner doesn’t look at you during part 2; and don’t let your nerves get the best of you. Never let the examiner hear you admit that you are feeling anxious. ⢠Speak clearly and loudly. The examiner is aware that the majority of the applicants will be anxious, and they are prepared for it. ⢠If you think you have made a grammatical error, correct yourself and do not talk too quickly or too slowly.