IELTS Speaking test is the test where examiner asks you questions in 3 parts, you get 1 minute time to frame answers in your mind and then speak out your answer confidently and keep a check on your pronunciation. Most importantly maintain eye contact with examiners throughout the test. 

How to Book an IELTS Test Slot

You can choose the IELTS test date and location according to your convenience. You can also select the type of test, location, and time. The webpage will display the available test slots. Click on the preferred slot to register. You must accept the terms and conditions and privacy policy to proceed. Next, enter your personal information and pay for the test. Once you have successfully registered, you will receive an instant acknowledgement slip. You will need to bring the required documents to the test centre.

Once you have received your test confirmation, you will need to wait up to three months. Booking your test one month before the test date is recommended. If you do not have this much time, you can wait two months or longer. This will allow you ample time to prepare for the IELTS test and score a good score. In addition, you will be able to choose the location of your test center, which will save you time and money.

Once you have registered, you will need to choose your test date. The IELTS test is conducted almost four times a month. You can choose your preferred test date based on your country and location. You can also select the time of day of the week for the exam. Make sure to choose a date that works for both you and your schedule. If you plan to apply for a job or study abroad, you should confirm your test dates as early as possible.

IELTS Sample paper with answer key 2023

This test is conducted to see, if you can speak English fluently, if given a topic or situation to speak instantly.  To see that, if you go outside India, you won’t find it hard to communicate with others around you.

This test assesses your English speaking capabilities. Test usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, where you have to discuss various topics with the examiner. You have to maintain your confidence level and not get nervous. Examiner would also try to make you feel relaxed and comfortable.  Getting nervous may hamper your performance. Stress can also affect your thinking process, which can cause effect on your performance. This can take a tool on your scores as well. So try to be calm and composed.

Speaking test is divided into 3 parts.

Part 1

Examiner will ask you to give your introduction and then, will ask you general questions about yourself and some familiar topics such as home, city, family, work, studies, hobbies, point of views, interests, etc. This part generally takes around 5 minutes to complete.

Part 2

You will be given a task card and you are would be asked to select a topic and speak about that topic. You will be given 1 minute to gather your thoughts and arrange them in a meaningful and beautiful manner. You need to speak for about 2 minutes. After that examiner will ask you two to three questions about the topic. This will be the end of this part of the test. This part takes around 3 to 4 minutes to complete

Part 3

This is the last part of the test. In this part you will be further asked questions related to the topic you selected in part 2. This part will be more of a discussion type. In this part you will have to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part takes around 5 minutes to complete.

While the listening, reading and writing test are always conducted one after the other, on the same day. But, you get a chance to select your speaking test date yourself. You can choose the same day as of listening, reading and writing test itself or, you can select a date 3 days prior to or after the main test day.

Here is one sample speaking test paper with answer style for you to understand the pattern of the test and practice for it well in advance.

A List of topics provided to you in advance to help you to prepare in advance

Topics:

• Study
• work
• hometown
• family
• friends
• daily routine 
• food/ cooking
• hobbies
• leisure time
• music
• newspaper
• sports
• travelling 
• weather
• culture / tradition.

Sample paper

Part 1

Q. What is your name?

Answer: Myself ________

Q. Can you show me your ID?

Answer:  Yes sir, here it is.

Q. Where are you from?

Answer: I am from _____

Q. What do you do?

Answer: I am a student and work as an part time    accountant.

Q. Do you enjoy working?

Answer: Yes, very much

Q. Why?

Answer: Accounts is my favourite subject from class 11th. I love playing with numbers and working as an accountant let’s me do the work I love.

Q. What kind of tasks do you have to do at work?

Answer: I have to maintain accounts of my client daily. For that I have to operate tally.

Q. What is tally?

Answer: Tally is software used to prepare accounts from start to end. It makes accounting easy and accurate.

Part 2 

Give a speech on the topic mentioned in the slip . Answer the given questions.

Music

• What kind of music do you like?
• Why is music important to you?
• When do you like to listen to music?

Answer: I like all kinds of music. I listen to different types of music according to my mood. Like, when I feel excited – I listen to party music. And, when I feel low , I listen to soft music. For me all types of music is important, because music for me is a way to express your feelings. My family also loves music, so sometimes we all play music on our sound system and enjoy a lot. I can listen to music anytime and anywhere, that’s how much I love music.

Part 3 

Q. What influence do you think music has on our life?

Answer: Music according to me have both good and bad influence.  It’s good because music helps us relax and calm ourselves.  But, music is bad because sometimes music promotes drugs and alcoholism, that’s the only thing I don’t like about today’s music.

Q. Do you think this bad part of music, you said just now can be changed?

Answer: Yes, it can be changed, but only when everyone or majority of people raise a voice against it. Or stop listening to this type of music.

This is just a sample, you have to keep yourself prepared about every topic. Keep practicing. Try building your confidence.