Speaking IELTS Facts or Myths

The speaking test is a test of communication. It looks at how effectively you can communicate in English. It will test your fluency and ability to have a conversation and discussion first and foremost. This means that making a mistake (such as in grammar) is not the end of the world.

• True

• False

Ideas are very important when you speak on a topic.

• True

• False

Your dressing sense matters a lot.

• True

• False

You should not speak like a foreigner or else you will not score higher

• True

• False

If I have to score higher in IELTS speaking I will have to butter up the examiner

• True

• False

If you can’t answer the question, you will not get a high score.

• True

• False

Pronunciation does count.

• True

• False

Speed does equal fluency.

• True

• False

Speaking slowly is better than speaking in a normal delivery.

• True

• False

The examiner can help you.

• True

• False