Explore expert insights, exam strategies, and up-to-date
resources on IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Explore expert insights, exam strategies, and up-to-date
resources on IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

You’ve just successfully completed your 2-minute talk in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test. You’re feeling relieved. But the test is not over. The examiner now looks at you and says, “Now, let’s discuss this topic in a bit more detail…” Welcome to IELTS Speaking Part 3. This final section, which lasts for about […]

IELTS Speaking Part 2, also known as the “long turn” or the “cue card.” For many test-takers, this is the most daunting part of the entire Speaking test. You have to organize your thoughts, structure a coherent talk, and speak continuously for up to two minutes, all on your own. You’re in the middle of […]

The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. You sit down opposite the IELTS examiner, they press the record button, and the Speaking test begins. The very first questions they ask you will be from Part 1. This initial section, which lasts for about 4-5 minutes, is your warm-up. It’s a series of simple questions […]

Of all the sections in the IELTS exam, the Speaking test is the one that can feel the most personal and, for many, the most intimidating. It’s not a test of your reading or writing skills; it’s a live, face-to-face conversation where you have to think, speak, and structure your ideas in real-time. Many test-takers […]

Fluency is key to performing well in the IELTS Speaking test. Learn how to speak confidently and effectively by practicing your English speaking skills, understanding common speaking topics, and using specific techniques to improve your fluency.