Time: 4-5 minutes
This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
First I’d like to ask some questions about your family.
Now let’s move on to talk about food.
Let’s talk about where you live.
Time: 3-4 minutes
Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for 1-2 minutes.
Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make notes if you wish. Do you understand?
Ok, here’s some paper and a pencil to make notes, and here is your topic.
Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
You should say:
And explain why this person influenced you so much.
Follow up questions:
Time: 4-5 minutes
We’ve been talking about a course you have done that you found useful and I’d now like to ask you some questions related to this.
First, we’ll look at developments in education.
Now let’s look at the national education system.
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Thank you. That is the end of the speaking test for IELTS.