IELTS Speaking

T R . M A N N M A R K TA N G
Key Elements

Grammar Vocabulary Fluency Pronunciation

 • Use a wide range of vocabulary

Essential Tips • Use grammar correctly

• Fluency + Clear Pronunciation

 Introduction & Interview
• Duration: 4-5 minutes

• A brief introduction
Part 1 • Followed with about 8-10 questions about
yourself

• Probably 2-3 different topics

 Extend your answers

Provide reasons, examples, detail

Talk about the timeline (past/future)

Make speculations
 Individual Long Turn
You will be given a question card, pen, and
paper.
Part 2 • 1 minute to take notes

• 2 minutes to present the given topic on the Q

card
A topic on the question card be like:

Describe a close friend.

You should say:

• How long have you known this person

• How you met

• What kind of person he/she is

• Explain why you like him/her

 Two-way Discussion

• Duration: 4-5 minutes

• 4-8 questions related to the topic of Part 2

Part 3
These questions are:

• Unpredictable

• Hard to prepare for

Questions in Part 3 are to:
1. Give your opinion on a topic

2. Express your preference about something

3. Compare and contrast two things

4. Make a prediction on something in the future

5. Make a comparison with the past

6. Talk about a hypothetical situation

7. Talk about your ideas about people in society

8. Talk about causes and effects

9. Provide solutions to a problem