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Complete IELTS Speaking Test frameÂ
🎯 IELTS Speaking Test Overview
| Part | Focus | Time | What You Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Introduction & familiar topics | 4–5 mins | Answer questions about yourself (home, work, studies, hobbies) |
| Part 2 | Long turn (Cue card) | 3–4 mins | Speak 1–2 minutes about a given topic after 1 min of preparation |
| Part 3 | Discussion | 4–5 mins | Give deeper, opinion-based answers related to Part 2 topic |
🗣️ PART 1 – Introduction and Short Answers
Goal: Sound natural, fluent, and give 2–3 sentence answers.
Useful Openers:
- Well, actually…
- To be honest, I’d say…
- That’s an interesting question.
- As far as I remember…
- I’d probably say that…
Linking & Extending:
- …because / since / as
- …and what’s more…
- …on top of that…
- …for example…
- …the main reason is that…
Sample
Q: Do you like reading?
A: Yes, I do. I’ve been really into novels lately, especially mystery ones, because they help me relax after a long day.
🗣️ PART 2 – Cue Card (Long Turn)
Frame / Template:
- Introduction
- I’d like to talk about…
- The topic I’ve chosen is…
- What I’m going to describe is…
- Main Points (Follow the cue card)
- It happened when…
- It took place in / at…
- The person was / The place was / The event was…
- Details + Feelings
- What I found really interesting was that…
- I felt really (happy / surprised / nervous) because…
- One thing I clearly remember is…
- Closing
- So overall, it was a memorable experience.
- That’s why it still stands out in my memory.
Useful Connectors:
- Firstly / To begin with
- Secondly / Another point is that
- Besides / Moreover / Furthermore
- As a result / Therefore / So
- In short / All in all / To sum up
Example
I’d like to talk about a trip I took last summer to the countryside. It happened when my friends and I decided to escape the city for a few days. The weather was perfect, and we spent time hiking and swimming. What I liked most was the peace and quiet. Overall, it was a really refreshing experience.
🗣️ PART 3 – Discussion / Opinion Questions
Goal: Give a clear opinion + explanation + example.
Structure (O.R.E.E):
- Opinion – I believe that…
- Reason – The main reason is that…
- Example – For example…
- Effect/Extra point – As a result / In addition…
Useful Linking Words:
- In my opinion / Personally speaking
- From my point of view
- Compared to the past
- On the one hand… on the other hand…
- To some extent / It depends on…
- Generally speaking / In general
Sample
Q: Do you think technology has changed our lives?
A: Definitely yes. I think technology has made communication much faster and easier. For instance, people can talk through video calls even if they live in different countries. As a result, it’s easier to stay connected with friends and family.
đź’ˇ High-Scoring Vocabulary (Useful in All Parts)
| Function | Phrases |
|---|---|
| Giving opinion | I’d say…, From my perspective…, I tend to think…, Personally speaking… |
| Showing contrast | However…, On the other hand…, Whereas…, While… |
| Adding ideas | Furthermore…, Moreover…, Besides…, In addition… |
| Giving examples | For example…, Such as…, Like…, For instance… |
| Explaining cause/effect | Because of…, Due to…, As a result…, Therefore… |
| Summarizing | In short…, To sum up…, Overall…, All things considered… |
🏆 Tips for 6.5–7.5 Band Speaking
- Avoid short “yes/no” answers. Expand naturally.
- Use variety of tenses (past, present, future).
- Include linking words to show fluency.
- Use natural intonation and avoid memorized answers.
- Correct yourself smoothly if needed: “I mean… what I meant to say is…”
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