The IELTS speaking exam is designed to assess your ability to communicate effectively in English. The test preparation unit at Merlin English places a strong emphasis on helping you improve your skills for this section of the IELTS exam.

During the speaking exam, you will have a face-to-face conversation with a qualified examiner that typically lasts between 11-14 minutes. The speaking exam consists of three parts:

Part one: Personal interview

In Part one, you will answer questions about your personal life, such as your work/studies, your home/hometown, and where you currently live. The examiner will use this time to get to know you better and assess your ability to communicate in English in a more casual setting.

Part two: 2-minute monologue

In part two, you will be given a card with a question on it. You will have one minute to prepare and then two minutes to speak on the topic. The examiner will then ask one or two follow-up questions about your monologue to further test your ability to communicate effectively.

Part three: Two-way discussion

For the third and final part of the speaking exam, you will engage in a two-way discussion with the examiner that is related to the topic of Part two. You will be expected to give explanations and justify your responses to the examiner's questions. This part of the exam is designed to test your ability to communicate more complex ideas and opinions in English.

During the IELTS preparation course, our experienced tutors will provide you with crucial advice to help you achieve your maximum score in each section. You will receive guidance on how the IELTS speaking exam is scored, and cover a range of essential topics to equip you with the necessary vocabulary, grammar, and tips to excel in the speaking exam. Here is an overview of the topics that you will cover with us:

1. Advertising

2. Animals

3. Books and Reading

4. Celebrations

5. Children and Childhood

6. Cities and Countryside

7. Clothes

8. Education

9. Environment

10. Family

11. Food

12. Health

13. Media

14. Music

15. People

16. Science and technology

17. Shopping

18. Sports

19. Tourism

20. Weather and Climate