Speaking Study Notes
IELTS · Free revision notes covering the complete syllabus
Part 1: Introduction & Interview
IELTS Speaking: Part 1: Introduction & Interview
Part 1 Format and Expectations
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Answering Personal Questions
20 min read
Extending Your Answers
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Common Part 1 Topics: Work/Study/Home
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Part 1: Common Topics
IELTS Speaking: Part 1: Common Topics
Hobbies and Free Time
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Travel and Transport
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Technology and Media
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Food and Health
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Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card)
IELTS Speaking: Part 2: Individual Long Turn (Cue Card)
Understanding the Cue Card
20 min read
Planning Your 1-Minute Preparation
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Structuring a 2-Minute Response
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Describing People, Places, Events, Objects
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Part 2: Topic Strategies
IELTS Speaking: Part 2: Topic Strategies
Describing Experiences
20 min read
Talking About Changes
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Discussing Preferences
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Narrating Stories
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Part 3: Two-Way Discussion
IELTS Speaking: Part 3: Two-Way Discussion
Part 3 Format and Expectations
20 min read
Expressing and Justifying Opinions
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Discussing Abstract Topics
20 min read
Comparing and Speculating
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Fluency & Coherence
IELTS Speaking: Fluency & Coherence
Filler Phrases and Discourse Markers
20 min read
Avoiding Hesitation
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Organising Your Ideas
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Linking Ideas Naturally
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Pronunciation & Vocabulary
IELTS Speaking: Pronunciation & Vocabulary
Stress and Intonation Patterns
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Pronunciation of Common Words
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Idiomatic Expressions
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Lexical Range for High Scores
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