IELTS Speaking

IELTS Speaking Simulation: Module 2

This is a mock IELTS speaking exam.
The speaking section of the exam contains three parts, as organized below.
The whole speaking exam will last approximately 11-14 minutes.

TIP: When practicing speaking alone, speak out loud. You can also have a friend work with you and ask you these questions to make it feel more like a real exam.

Part One

Part one of the IELTS test is a series of "introduction questions" and usually lasts about 4 minutes. It's best to answer the questions in roughly 3 sentences.

Avoid 1 word or one sentence answers!

What can you remember about the house you grew up in?
What do you like and dislike about your current home?
What would your dream house be like?
When was the last time you bought a gift for someone?
Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts?
What's the best gift you've ever received?
On what occassions do people give gifts in your country?

Part Two

Part two of the IELTS speaking test is also called the long turn or the 2 minute speech.
You will receive a question topic and will have 1 minute to prepare a 2 minute answer on that topic. You must talk for more than 2 minutes.

Describe an important decision that you have made.

You should say:

What the decision was
When you made it
What the results of the decision were

And explain why it was an important decision for you.

Part three of the IELTS speaking test will be 5 minute discussion on a similar topic as part two. You will not have time to prepare it will be a live discussion. Try to give longer answers with multiple ideas. Do not talk about yourself or your life, they are general questions.

When do people usually have parties in your country?
What makes a good party?
Is it important to have family parties?
Do some people in your country spend excessive amounts of money on big parties?
Do you think that parties a good way to make friends?