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IELTS Speaking Format: 4 - 5 Minutes

The IELTS Speaking test consists of 3 parts - Part 1 is an introductory interview, Part 2 involves a longer response from the candidate about a given topic, and Part 3 is a two-way discussion. The document also discusses research on speaking skills assessed in IELTS like fluency, lexical resource, and grammatical range/accuracy. Some implications for instruction are developing topic talk, focusing on accuracy over complexity, and using speaking tasks like presentations and discussions.

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IELTS Speaking Format: 4 - 5 Minutes

The IELTS Speaking test consists of 3 parts - Part 1 is an introductory interview, Part 2 involves a longer response from the candidate about a given topic, and Part 3 is a two-way discussion. The document also discusses research on speaking skills assessed in IELTS like fluency, lexical resource, and grammatical range/accuracy. Some implications for instruction are developing topic talk, focusing on accuracy over complexity, and using speaking tasks like presentations and discussions.

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  • IELTS Speaking Format: Details the structure of the IELTS speaking test including timing and components of each part.
  • Interview, Part One: Provides sample questions for the initial part of the IELTS Interview, focusing on the candidate's hometown.
  • Interview, Part Two: Contains task card topic for Part Two of the IELTS Interview, requiring more detailed response.
  • Interview, Part Three: Includes example discussion topics for Part Three of the IELTS Interview, involving opinion and comparative analysis.
  • Speaking Contexts: Discusses different contexts in which speaking is evaluated, comparing IELTS with academic settings.
  • Speaking Skills: Outlines essential speaking skills required for effective communication and performance in speech tests.
  • Research on Speaking: Presents findings on distinguishing features of speech and performance analysis from academic studies.
  • Implications for Instruction: Explores how speaking skills can be developed, emphasizing fluency and lexical resource in teaching.
  • Speaking Tasks: Lists various speaking tasks aimed at improving language skills through group and individual presentations.
  • Caveats: Highlights limitations of test-focused education and the importance of meaningful language development.

IELTS Speaking Format

Part 1 Examiner introduces him/herself and 4 - 5 minutes


Introduction and confirms candidate's identity.
Interview
Examiner interviews candidate using
verbal questions based on familiar topic
frames.
Part 2 Examiner asks candidate to speak for 3 - 4 minutes
Individual 1-2 minutes on a particular topic based (includes
long turn on written input in the form of a general 1 minute
instruction and content-focused preparation
prompts. Examiner asks one or two time)
questions at the end of the long turn.
Part 3 Examiner invites candidate to 4 - 5 minutes
Two-way participate in discussion of more
discussion abstract nature, based on verbal
questions, thematically linked to Part 2
prompt.
Interview, Part One
Let’s talk about your home town or village.
• What kind of place is it?

• What’s the most interesting part of your


town/village?

• What kind of jobs do people in your town/village


do?

• Would you say it is a good place to live? [Why?]


Interview, Part Two
Describe a teacher who has significantly
inspired you in your education.

You should say:


• where you met them
• what subject they taught
• what was special about them

Explain why this person inspired you.


Interview, Part Three
Developments in education
- (describe) changes over the last ten years in your country
- (compare) your experience of education with that of your parents
or grandparents
- (speculate) on likely changes in the next fifty years
A national education system
- (describe) your country’s aims for education
- (compare) expectations of today’s school-leavers with previous
generations
- (evaluate) advantages/disadvantages of grouping learners by
ability
Different styles/methods of teaching and learning
- (describe) teaching styles/methods for different age-groups in
your country
- (suggest) your preferred method of learning
- (evaluate) advantages/disadvantages of grouping learners by
ability
Speaking Contexts
 IELTS  Academic Settings

 Pt 1:everyday interaction  interactive/informational


--classes/labs
 Pt 2: extended talk
--study groups
--topic development --office hours
 semi-formal
 Pt 3: express ideas, --academic seminars
opinions on broad topics  formal
--presentations
Speaking skills
 Fluency/coherence
 Lexical Resource
 Grammatical Range/Accuracy
 Individual presentation to whole class
Research on Speaking

 A. Brown (2006)
What features of speech distinguish candidate
performance?
F/C: total amount of speech
L/R: no linear increase in sophistication
GRA: little difference in complexity;
increase in accuracy
Implications for instruction

 Fluency: extended talk; topic


development
 Lexical Resource: terminology may
not be as important as idiom
 Grammatical range: develop accuracy
(but don’t impede fluency)
Speaking tasks
 Presentations to small groups
 Seminar discussions
 Group presentation to whole class
 Individual presentation to whole class
Caveats
 Key academic activities can’t be
covered in tests:
 reflection over time
 synthesis of different ideas
 development of language w/in knowledge context
 Teaching to the test reduces
meaningful discourse

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