14-Day Study Plan for IELTS Speaking Test | Speaking for IELTS PDF Download

IELTS Speaking is a face-to-face, informal discussion with an IELTS examiner, and is the same for both Academic and General Training. The Speaking test is recorded. The test is divided into 3 parts and is designed to test your pronunciation, fluency, grammar and vocabulary. 

Here are some more details about the speaking test:

Duration: 11 to 14 minutes

No. of questions: There are no specific questions in this section as it is evaluated on an interview basis.

Test format: The Speaking component of the test evaluates your proficiency in spoken English and typically takes about 11 to 14 minutes to complete. It is recorded for assessment purposes. Notably, the Speaking component is identical in both the Academic and General Training versions, similar to the Listening component.

• Part 1 (4–5 minutes): The Examiner asks you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies, and interests.
• Part 2 (3–4 minutes): You will be given a card that asks you to talk about a topic. You will have 1 minute to prepare before speaking for up to 2 minutes. The Examiner may then ask one or two questions on the same topic.
• Part 3 (4–5 minutes): The Examiner asks more questions that are connected to the topic of Part 2. These questions allow you to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.

Here’s a detailed plan to help you systematically prepare for the IELTS Speaking Test and achieve a high band score:

Day 1: Understand the Test Format

• Familiarize with the Exam Structure and Pattern: Focus on how to prepare for IELTS Speaking Test.
• Learn Tips and Tricks: Watch videos or read articles that share strategies to score 8+ bands, like maintaining fluency and using natural language.
• Watch Sample Speaking Tests: Observe how candidates perform and note the feedback provided by examiners to understand expectations.

Day 2-3: Build Fluency and Confidence

• Start Simple Conversations: Discuss familiar topics like hobbies, family, work, or daily routines. This builds comfort and fluency.
• Record Yourself: Listen to your recordings to identify hesitations, fillers (like "um," "uh"), or mispronunciations.

Day 4-5: Enhance Vocabulary and Ideas

• Look for Common Grammar Topics: Skim through basic grammar to avoid any mistakes.
• Learn new Vocabulary: Read through different topics to learn new words and vocabulary.

Day 6: Prepare for Part 1 (Introduction & Interview)

• Focus on Personal Topics: Practice answering questions about your background, hometown, job, or studies.
• Practice Giving Natural Responses: Avoid one-word answers. 

Day 7: Skim through Solved Examples of Part 1

• Review Sample Answers: Compare your responses to sample solutions for similar questions.
• Practice Polishing Responses: Integrate phrases, vocabulary, and ideas from sample answers into your practice.

Day 8-9: Prepare for Parts 2 & 3 (Cue Cards & Follow-Up)

• Master Part 2: Cue Card Response: Practice with real IELTS cue card topics and structure your response.
• Practice Part 3: Follow-Up Questions: Develop thoughtful and coherent answers to abstract questions.

Day 10-11: Skim through Solved Examples of Part 2 & 3

• Review Sample Cue Cards and Follow-Up Questions: Analyze well-written responses to understand how to develop and organize ideas.

Day 12-13: Take Full Practice Tests

• Simulate the Test Environment: Record yourself answering all three parts without interruptions and time your responses to stay within the limits.
• Self-Evaluate: Identify areas of improvement, such as fluency, grammar, or vocabulary usage.
• Track Your Progress: Compare your performance over time to see improvement.

Day 14: Final Preparation and Relaxation

• Revise Key Points: Go through vocabulary lists, linking phrases, and key cue card responses.
• Revisit Recordings: Listen to your practice recordings from earlier days to boost confidence.