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IELTS Speaking - Mat Clark

The Speaking Test Format
 
At the time of writing, the speaking test follows the format introduced in the year 
2000. There are often ―rumors‖ about changes to the format of the test. To date there have 
been no changes to the test format since it was first introduced in the year 2000. There are 
regular changes to the speaking test content, but the format remains the same. 
All IELTS speaking tests follow a rigid structure. Wherever in the world you take 
your speaking test, you can expect your interview to follow the same pattern. Examiners are 
regularly monitored to ensure that they deliver the speaking interviews in the correct way as 
set by UCLES (the test designers). 
Overall, speaking interviews are between 11 and 14 minutes in length. (Occasionally 
this may differ, for example if a candidate fails to respond to any questions, the interview 
will probably be shorter in length.) 
The interview is divided into three clearly defined sections and each section focuses 
on different speaking skills and linguistic abilities. The criteria described in the marking 
system is the same for all 3 parts of the test and the score is awarded according to the 
candidates average performance across all three parts. This means that all three sections are 
generally ―equal‖ in value. In theory, it is possible for a candidate to achieve a reasonably 
acceptable score (5~6) even if he or she underperforms in one particular section as long as 
the other two sections produced a decent performance. 
To achieve a higher score (7+) a candidate must demonstrate the features as 
described in the marking system in all three parts.
 
The Start of the Speaking Test
 
There is confusion surrounding the start of the test. Usually candidates will be shown 
to their interview rooms and they wait outside until the examiner invites them inside. The 
candidate is asked to sit down and the examiner will say the following: 
―Good Afternoon, My name is..., can you tell me your full name please?‖ 
Many candidates misinterpret this as the start of the actual speaking test and proceed 
to deliver a long answer describing their name and tell a story about how their name was 
given to them. 
This is totally unneccessary because the examiner needs to know you name so that he 
is certain that he is interviewing the right person. The suitable response is: 
―My name is...(Mo Wenwei).‖ 
Many candidates try tro establish a conversation with the examiner at this stage; 
again this is totally unneccessary because this part of the interview is not being tested. So 
something like: 

Mat Clark – IELTS Speaking 
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―Oh, you must be very tired today...‖ 
is unneccessary because the test has not really started. Save your energy until the 
actual test has begun. The best way to deal with the start of the interview is to follow the 
examiner. 
The actual speaking test will begin when you hear the words: 
―In this first part I'd like to ask you some questions about yourself.‖ 
In other words, everything you say after this point is being tested, anything you say 
before this point is not being tested. 
The start of the speaking test (asking for candidate name and checking ID card) 
usually taks about 30 seconds to 1 minute. This time is not included in the interview time. 
The examiner starts timing the interview when the test questions begin.

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