The section 2 is also called Long turn. It is 3-4 minutes long. Test takers are given a task card about a topic. One minute is given to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The task card lists the points that should be included in the talk and one aspect of the topic which must be explained during the talk. After the monologue, the examiner may ask one or two questions on the same topic.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
It is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. Probably, it is the most popular formal English test in the world.
IELTS Speaking
In Speaking part of the exam, candidates talk with the examiner in English. They start with answering questions about familiar topics, then prepare and present a speech according to a task card they receive. The last part is a more abstract discussion on a broader subject related to the topic of the monologue.
Assessment criteria are as follows.
- Fluency and coherence
- Lexical resource
- Grammatical range and accuracy
- Pronunciation