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Repeating IELTS Speaking Test - Name Mix Up 
Hello, i did speaking test but there was a mix up of names Was then told to repeat the test but i feel i did well in the first attempt the second one was …

Speaking Score went from 8 to 6.5 
Hello everyone, In every IELTS test that I have written, I have always got 8 in speaking, however this time I got 6.5. I put in a lot of effort to get …

Not Answering Question Part 3 IELTS Speaking 
I want to ask, in Part 3 of the speaking test I couldn't answer a question and I was silent for a moment, so the examiner gave me some examples and I said …

Can I change my IELTS Speaking Test Date?  
Is there anyone who changed the speaking test date due to any reason? If yes, how early did you change and how much time did it take to apply the change? …

Recent IELTS Speaking Test Questions 
If you remember your test, post your recent IELTS Speaking Test Questions here * IELTS Speaking Test Questions - Kuwait 4th April 2019 …

IELTS Enquiry on Results Procedure 
Hi guys, Just wanted to share my IELTS general experience and the IELTS enquiry on results procedure. I gave mine in Nov 2018 (first attempt) and the …

Stuttering in the IELTS Speaking Test 
Good morning all, Please I need some clarification about some mistakes i made during my speaking test on 4th of December. There was this section …

What does IELTS band 7 speaking sound like? 
What should your speaking sound like in order to achieve band 7?

Which Part of the IELTS Speaking Test is the Most Important? 
Hi IELTS buddy, First I wanna say thank you for the last time you helped me. Your advice is really helpful and I really appreciate it. This time I have …

Grammar in IELTS Speaking 
Hi IELTS Buddy, This is Jane from China. I am here to ask for some suggestion and advice from you. I am currently majoring in English as a freshman in …

3 Months to Get IELTS Band 7.5 
Hello IELTS buddy, I have got 6.0 bands in speaking, listening and in writing I got 6.5 and in reading I got 5.5. I want to get 7 bands in reading …

How can I get Band 8 in IELTS Speaking? 
Hi, I wonder how to manage speaking in part 2 and 3 to get band 8. I have seen many episodes but I couldn't find any clear method.

Contractions and Pronunciation in IELTS Speaking 
Hello IELTS Buddy, Academic IELTS questions: 1) Contractions: My question is about contractions in speaking sections of academic IELTS. Is it …

Do I have enough time to prepare for IELTS Life Skills? 
Hello! I am going to give IELTS life skills exam on 20th of this month, I have just 9 days for speaking and listening practice. Is it sufficient …

Can I get at least 5.5 band in my speaking test? 
Can I get at least 5.5 band in my speaking test? I know it’s very difficult to judge me but can you tell me from your experience, what chance (on scale …

How is the IELTS Speaking Test graded? 
Hi, I attended my Speaking yesterday. The cue card topic was: "Describe about a classical song which you like the most" I'm fond of music …

Why did my IELTS Speaking Score Drop? 
Hi, In March 2016 I gave IELTS academic module and got L: 6.5 R: 6 W: 5 S: 6.5 In Aug 2016 I retook IELTS and got L: 6 R: 6 W: 6 S: …

A Common Misconception of the IELTS Speaking Test 
Hi, I was wondering in the speaking section can we give a reply that is in the middle of the option of the question asked. Example - If the test …

Did I mess up the IELTS speaking Test? 
Hello! I took my ielts speaking test few days back. My exam was in the morning but it took me ages to have the speaking, it was at 6 in the evening. …

I missed my IELTS Speaking Test - What can I do? 
Hi Today was my ielts speaking test and i failed to attend the test, can i request IDP for another test date, if yes how can i request?

Dealing with the IELTS Examiner 
Hello ielts buddy, I took the speaking exam this morning, and it was the most longest conversation I had (well I think it is) anyways, I did find it …

Why did I get IELTS Speaking 5.5? 
Hi there! I have a question relate to speaking test. In ielts speaking test I used lots of academic words and some more complex sentences, plus …

What if I have no experience of the part 2 IELTS speaking topic?  
hi, i have query that if in speaking part 2 the examiner asks me to talk about an accident you saw but in actuality i have not experienced any thing …

How can I know about all the topics in the IELTS Speaking Parts 2 and 3? 
hi i am princy i would like to know what all kind of topics can come in speaking part 2 & 3. i have been through a number of samples and there …

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Will it affect my score if I speak for less than two minutes? 
Hi... I failed to speak more than 1.5 min on part 2. will it affect my band score? Rest was quite normal.

What if I speak off topic in IELTS Speaking Part 2? 
Today is my ielts speaking test. In part 2 I made a mistake. I have been given a topic on the place where you go to read. The answer would be library, …

How does fluency affect my IELTS speaking score? 
How can I improve my fluency? All of my teachers say that I do not have any mistakes in grammar but the fluency. Please suggest me. My test is knocking …

How can I deal with nervousness in the IELTS Speaking Test? 
I had my IELTS test today and everything went fine until speaking task. The other tasks were simple and also during my private tuition I used to be …

I have 2 days to prepare for the IELTS Speaking Test - What should I do? 
Hi sir, I am having speaking test day after tomorrow, due to emergency I have not practiced from the date I have registered for exam, it's been two …

Questions about Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking Test 
Hello, I have a question about Speaking part 3. How long am I supposed to speak? Like 1 minute for question or less, 30-45 seconds? Thanks in …

If the examiner had to repeat a question, will it affect my score? 
I had my speaking test today ...but i am very nervous becoz in questioning section examiner ask me 3 questions 2 time each .....she was not getting my …

Some practicalities of the IELTS 2 minute talk 
I have a question of cue card? Is it true repeat question of cue card when I am answering? Or it decrease my level?

How do I get an IELTS speaking band 7? 
I want to get band 7 in speaking. could u please tell me that how can I secure it... regards.

Why did the examiner stop me from speaking? 
hi people, I just had my speaking test yesterday. the examiner seems to be very friendly and cordial but one thing which puzzled me was that the …

Can I ask the examiner to repeat or rephrase a question? 
Today I have taken IELTS speaking test. Then I didn't listen clearly understand the some of questions of examiner. Therefore, i have requested to repeat …

What should I do if I can't answer a question in the IELTS speaking test? 
Hello all, I have a question about IELTS speaking test. Just wondering what I should say if the examiner asking about some questions that I have no …

IELTS Speaking Test Procedures 
How long is the IELTS Speaking Test? I have my speaking test for ielts scheduled on the 7th of november at 2:10. i would like to know how long it …

How can I improve my IELTS speaking score? 
How can I get more than 5.5 in IELTS speaking?

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