About the Exam
Idioms
Future Forms
Types of Friends
Prepositions
100

How many parts of the IELTS Speaking exam are there?

3 Parts

1) Introduction questions

2) Topic Card

3) Discussion

100
It means "take decisive action"
Take (grab) the bull by the horns
100
Ladies and Gentlemen, quiet please. The lecture ______. a. starts b. is about to start c. will start
b. is about to start
100
What do you call someone who studies at the same place as you?
A fellow student/classmate
100
Yesterday, I noticed an advertisement ___ the newspaper.
in
200

How long will you need to talk for the speaking exam?

12-15 minutes

Part 1: 3-4 minutes

Part 2: 1 minute of planning, 2 minutes of speaking

Part 3: 4-5 minutes

200
It means "try very hard"
Bend over backwards
200
I'm afraid you ____ late for the opening lecture. a. are about to be b. are being c. are going to be
c. are going to be
200

What do you call someone you meet every day at the office?

A workmate/Co-worker

200
I can support the project ____ a lot of ways.
in
300

What are the four things you will be graded on during IELTS speaking?

Fluency and Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Pronunciation

300
It means "be able to pay your bills"
Make ends meet
300
The train ______ early in the morning. a. leaves b. is about to leave c. is going to leave
a. leaves
300

What do you call someone who lives in the same place as you?

A flatmate/housemate/roommate 

300
On the night ___ last Sunday, I was playing games on the computer with my classmate.
of
400

What are five examples of possible topics for IELTS speaking part 3?

Health/Nutrition
Technology
Education
Parenting
Job satisfaction
Shopping trends
Tourism
Role Models
Art
Family
Internet
Environment
Conservation
Media/News

400
It means "follow through with a stated intention"
Put your money where your mouth is
400
Most people already know what _______ next. a. is going to happen b. is happening c. happens
c. happens
400
What do you call someone who you've known for a very long time?
An old friend
400
I have lots of experience ____ cooking and cleaning.
with
500

What are the main differences between Part 1 and Part 3?

Part 1: You will answer personal questions about family, friends, and your life. 

Your answers will be much shorter, around 15-20 seconds MAX

You will not need to use difficult vocabulary in this part.

Part 3: Your answers will be about general, non-personal topics

Your answers will be longer, about 30 seconds

You will need to use more difficult vocabulary during this part

500
It means "go to sleep": Hit the _____
hay
500
You need a microphone? I ____ one for you. a. am getting b. get c. will get
c. will get
500

What do you call someone who is a friend only when it suits them?

A fair-weather friend

500
You can contact me ____ my phone at home ____ 5467 4539.
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