IELTS

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali
THE IELTS SPEAKING MODULE

The speaking module consist of 3 parts, each

containing 4-7 questions, and about 13-16
minutes to complete. You will be asked
different questions and you will have to answer
on what you understand. The test measures
how fluently and coherently you can speak with
native and non-native English speakers in
educational and social context.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

THE IELTS SPEAKING MODULE

(ASSESSMENT CRITERIA):

In this module of IELTS test, you will be

assessed according to the following criteria:

Fluency & Coherence

• Ability to express ideas clearly and
coherently without long hesitations.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

THE IELTS SPEAKING MODULE

(ASSESSMENT CRITERIA):

Lexical Resources
• Range of vocabulary used
• Appropriate use of vocabulary

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

• Range of structures used
• Number of errors made

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

THE IELTS SPEAKING MODULE

(ASSESSMENT CRITERIA):

Pronunciation
• Whether it is easy to understand what you
are saying.
• Ability to use features of English
Pronunciation (intonation, stress, and
connected speech) naturally.
• Accents are not taken into consideration.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

• Lasts 4 – 5 minutes
• Examiner will ask questions based on topic
frames.
• Topics are general, such as you home,
family, job or interest.

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PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 2 – Individual Long Turn

• Lasts 3 – 4 minutes
• You are given a topic card and 1 minute to
prepare notes.
• You speak a monologue based on the topic
card.
• The examiner will not speak/ask questions.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 3 – Two-Way Discussion

• Lasts 4 – 5 minutes
• Examiner asks you questions based on the
topic from Part 2.
• You may be asked up to seven questions,
which the examiner adapts to your
proficiency level.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:
Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

Topic Frame 1:

Examiner: Let’s talk about you home (in your country).

• What type of house or flat do you live in?

• What do you like about living there?
• What type of accommodation are typical in your
country?
• What type of accommodation would you like to live in
future?
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PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

Topic Frame 2 & 3:

Examiner: Now let’s talk about animals.

• Are there different kinds of animals in your country?

• How people in your country generally treat animals?
• Do you think people should do more to protect
animals? [Why / Why Not].
• Do animals mean anything special in your country?

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 1 – Introduction and Interview

Sample Audio and Video

Questions and Answer

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PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 2 – Individual Long Turn (Task Card)

Describe a piece of furniture you have in your home?

You should say:

• What kind it is and what you use it for?

• What materials it is made up of?
• How this piece of furniture was chosen for your home.

Also explain how you feel about this piece of furniture.

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PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 2 – Individual Long Turn

Sample Audio and Video

Questions and Answer

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PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:
Part 3 – Two-Way Discussion

Examiner:
• We’ve been talking about a piece of
furniture you have in your home and I’d like
to discuss with you one or two more
general questions related to this. Let’s
consider first of all buying furniture. Who
usually makes the decision about what
furniture to buy in your culture?
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PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 3 – Two-Way Discussion

Examiner:
• Could you compare the criteria that people
use when choosing furniture for their homes
and for their offices?
• Can you describe some recent changes in
the design of furniture in you country?
• In what ways the design of a place or
furniture affect how people feel?
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PARTS OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

Part 3 – Two-Way Discussion

Sample Audio and Video

Questions and Answer

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THE SPEAKING MODULE:

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STRATEGIES OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

STRATEGY 1: Don’t memorize long answers.

STRATEGY 2: Use you imagination in your

answers.

STRATEGY 3: Use varied and advanced

vocabulary.

STRATEGY 4: Make your voice heard.

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STRATEGIES OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

STRATEGY 5: Ask to clarify the questions you

do not understand.

STRATEGY 6: Give direct answer to examiner

questions.

STRATEGY 7: Try to sound natural speaking.

STRATEGY 8: You should have a proper eye

contact with examiner.
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STRATEGIES OF THE SPEAKING MODULE:

STRATEGY 9: You can stall, but not for long.

• That’s a good question!
• OK, well, let me see.
• I’ve never thought of this
before………
• Hmm, let me think…….

STRATEGY 10: You should use facial

expressions and gestures and
body language.
Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali