How long does IELTS Speaking Part 1 last?
2-3 minutes
4-5 minutes
6-7 minutes
As long as you keep talking
How many questions does the examiner ask in Part 1?
10-12
Just your name and a fast introduction.
5-6
15-18
In Part 1, how many topic areas does the examiner cover?
1
It depends how much you like talking
4-5
2-3
What is the FIRST thing the examiner always says?
"Can you tell me your full name, please?"
"Are you nervous?"
"Let's talk about your hobbies."
"What do you do for work?"
How long does the candidate have to prepare in Part 2?
30 seconds
2 minutes
1 minute
1.5 minutes
What does the examiner give the candidate at the start of Part 2?
Nothing - they just ask you to speak
A task card
A list of questions
A pen
How long should the candidate speak for in Part 2?
30 seconds
3-4 minutes
Until the examiner falls asleep
1-2 minutes
What happens right after the Part 2 long turn?
The examiner asks 1-2 short rounding-off questions
Nothing - the test ends
The candidate repeats the answer
Part 3 starts immediately
How long does Part 3 last?
2-3 minutes
10 minutes
4-5 minutes
6-7 minutes
What is the signal the examiner uses to stop the candidate in Part 2?
"Thank you."
"Stop."
"Time is up."
They wave their hand
What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 3 questions?
Part 3 uses harder vocabulary only
Part 3 is shorter
There is no difference - it is just harder
Part 3 is aboutbroader ideas, not personal experience
How many questions does the examiner ask in Part 3?
10-12
4-6
As many as possible
1-2
Can the examiner push back or ask follow-up questions in Part 3?
Only in the Academic version
Only if you ask them to
es - this is allowed and does not mean you got it wrong
No - they must move on