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  • Does it matter if I have an accent when I talk?
    No, as long as the examiner can understand clearly
  • How will the speaking test be marked?
    on fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, each accounts for 25%
  • Can I ask the examiner for his or her opinion?
    No, this is a language test, the examiner wants to hear your English
  • What's the difference between part 1 and part 3?
    part 1- interview, short answers, part 3 - discussion, give longer and more detailed answers
  • What should I wear for my speaking test?
    You can wear whatever you want, it is not a formal interview.
  • Answer this question using past, present and future: Do you have a healthy diet?
    past? present? future?
  • Speak for 1 minute: How can people protect the environment?
    done
  • Speak for 1 minute: What kind of art do you enjoy?
    done
  • Can you choose your topic to talk about in part 2?
    NO
  • How many questions will you be asked?
    12 questions in part 1, 5 questions in part 3, a card with 4 points in part 2
  • Answer this question using past, present and future: What is your favourite leisure activity?
    past? present? future?
  • Answer this question using past, present and future: Do you think dictionaries are useful for learning a language?
    past? present? future?
  • How long does the speaking test take?
    11-14 minutes ( part 1 - 4-5 minutes, part 2 - 3-4 minutes, part 3 - 4-5 minutes)
  • Do I need to follow the prompts in part 2?
    No, you don't have to, but it does provide a good structure, can help with fluency
  • How long should I talk in part 2?
    2 minutes
  • Answer this question using past, present and future: What books did you read as a child?
    past? present? future?
  • Will I get a lower score if I ask the examiner to repeat the question?
    no, it will not affect your score, but don't do it more than 2-3 times
  • Answer this question using past, present and future: When do you usually get up in the morning?
    past? present? future?
  • Speak for 1 minute: Do you believe everything you hear/read on the news?
    done
  • Speak for 1 minute: What makes a good student?
    done
  • Speak for 1 minute: Why do some companies ask their staff to wear uniforms?
    done
  • How many parts are there in the IELTS Speaking Test?
    There are 3 parts. Part 1 is a question-answer. Part 2 is a talk. Part 3 is a discussion on broader issues.
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