Section practice
Practise Part 1 interviews, Part 2 cue cards and Part 3 discussion from our topic bank. Record timed answers and keep fluency flexible instead of memorised scripts.
11–14
Minutes · 3 parts
P1
Short interview questions
P2
Cue card · up to 2 minutes
AI
Optional fluency feedback
Speaking is a face-to-face (or video) interview lasting 11–14 minutes: Part 1 personal questions, Part 2 a long turn from a cue card, and Part 3 a deeper discussion. The format is the same for Academic and General Training.
Practise with our topic bank inside Speaking section sessions. Record yourself, keep answers flexible rather than scripted, and use AI Speaking feedback when you want criterion-oriented notes. Pro unlocks model answers and strategy packs.
Short questions on familiar topics. Extend with a reason and a small example, then stop cleanly.
One minute to prepare, up to two minutes to speak. Use prep time for keywords, not a full script.
Broader discussion. Compare, speculate, and justify. Show range without memorised speeches.
Self-correct briefly, paraphrase when stuck, and keep a clear arc instead of listing memorised idioms.
A two-minute long turn with a clear beginning, middle, and end beats reading model answers silently.
Prepare adaptable anecdotes for work, study, hometown, and technology that you can reshape per cue card.
Listen for hesitation, repetition, and thin Part 3 answers. Mark one habit to fix per session.
Examiners recognise rehearsed speeches. Prepare vocabulary chunks and structures you can reuse.
In-app Speaking sessions can use AI credits for fluency and criterion-oriented feedback. Pair that with Speaking Pro model answers when you need examples. Scores are practice estimates, not official examiner marks.
Read Speaking descriptors →Format, quarterly topics, and prediction lists that feed straight into timed Speaking drills.
IELTS Speaking Parts 1 to 3 Guide
Parts 1–3 timing, expectations, and practice tips.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card Tips
1-minute notes and a 2-minute long-turn structure.
2026 IELTS Speaking Questions And Answer
High-frequency themes to drill before your test window.
2026 IELTS Speaking Questions And Answer
Seasonal Speaking (and Writing) practice fuel, not guarantees.
IELTS Topic Vocabulary and Paraphrase Bank
Flexible topic language for Part 1 and Part 3.
IELTS Tips for Band 7 to 9
Fluency and coherence habits for band 7–9.
Keep practising this skill, then rotate into the rest of the exam path.
Fluency, lexical resource, grammar, pronunciation criteria.
1000 Q&A, topics, and strategy packs on Pro.
Many candidates prep Speaking and Writing together.
When section scores stabilise, sit Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in one CBT sitting.
Browse full mocks →Extend Part 1 answers with a reason and example. For Part 2, use prep time for keywords, then speak for up to two minutes with a clear arc. Part 3 rewards comparison and speculation.
Record yourself weekly. Compare structure with model answers in Speaking Pro, and use in-app Speaking sessions when you want criterion-oriented AI review.
Practise paraphrasing the same idea three ways so you can recover if you blank on a word mid-answer.
Rotate topics across work, study, hometown, technology and the environment so Part 1 and Part 3 feel familiar without sounding scripted.
Yes. Record Part 2 long turns on a timer, then compare structure and vocabulary with model answers. Use Speaking practice sessions in the app for criterion-oriented AI feedback when you have credits.
No. Examiners recognise scripted speeches. Prepare topic vocabulary and flexible stories you can adapt, not word-for-word scripts. See our Speaking Parts Guide for structure tips.
Part 1 is about 4–5 minutes, Part 2 is a long turn of up to 2 minutes after 1 minute of prep, and Part 3 is about 4–5 minutes of discussion. Total interview time is usually 11–14 minutes.
Yes. Speaking format and timing are shared. Practise with our topic bank regardless of module, and match Academic vs General only for Reading and Writing Task 1.
Start with Speaking topics this quarter and our predictions Guide for practice fuel, then drill timed Part 2 cards inside Speaking practice packs.
Open a Speaking pack, time a Part 2 long turn, then use Guides for topics and Pro models when you need stronger examples.
