IELTS Speaking Practice blog

IELTS Speaking test tips and practice guides

Practical speaking advice you can use on the next mock — not generic exam theory.

1. Test format · 18 September 2026

   IELTS Speaking Parts 1, 2 and 3: what to expect and how to practise

   Understand the three speaking parts, their timings, and how to switch from everyday answers to a long turn and a deeper discussion.

2. Part 3 · 18 September 2026

   IELTS Speaking Part 3: develop an opinion without memorising a script

   Practise explaining reasons, comparing groups and adding examples so your Part 3 answers develop naturally.

3. Practice routine · 18 September 2026

   A 20-minute IELTS Speaking practice routine you can repeat

   Use short recordings, targeted review and fresh questions to make daily speaking practice more focused.

4. Part 1 · 12 August 2026

   How to ace IELTS Speaking Part 1 without sounding memorised

   Part 1 is short answers about familiar topics. Learn how to add a reason and an example so the examiner can already hear a 7.

5. Part 2 · 20 August 2026

   Part 2 cue cards: what to write in the one-minute prep

   The long turn is won in the preparation minute. A simple bullet map beats a script you will forget halfway through.

6. Criteria · 28 August 2026

   Fluency and coherence: what actually moves you to band 7

   Examiners are not counting ums. They are listening for whether you can keep going and whether your ideas are in an order a stranger can follow.

7. Pronunciation · 2 September 2026

   Pronunciation mistakes that quietly cost you a band

   A regional accent is not a weakness. Unclear word stress and dropped endings are. Here is what examiners actually penalise.

8. Tips · 8 September 2026

   How to stretch a short answer without rambling

   Yes and no will cap your band. Learn four ways to add length that still sound like a conversation.