Lesson Overview
The IELTS Speaking Test is a face-to-face interview with an examiner. It lasts 11–14 minutes and is the same for both Academic and General Training. This lesson introduces you to the structure of the test and the official band descriptors (scoring criteria) used to evaluate your performance.

 What you’ll learn (video hints)
• The three parts of the IELTS Speaking Test and what to expect in each.
• The band descriptors examiners use: Fluency & Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy, and Pronunciation.
• Common myths about the speaking test.
• Practical tips to avoid hesitation and nervousness.