The IELTS Speaking test is the same for both General Training and Academic tests and evaluates your spoken English. All speaking tests are conducted in person with a certified IELTS examiner and are recorded for review.

The Speaking test lasts between 11 and 14 minutes and has three parts. In Part 1, the examiner will ask you general questions about familiar topics like work, family, studies, and hobbies. In Part 2, you will receive a card with a topic. You will have one minute to take notes and use a pencil and paper to prepare your response. Then, you will speak on the topic for two minutes. In Part 3 of the interview, you will have a two-way discussion with the examiner where they will ask questions related to the topic from part 2

The Speaking test may be conducted on the same day as the other tests or a week before or after the other test parts.