[PDF] 3. Candidate discourse in the revised IELTS Speaking Test

What are the IELTS speaking band descriptors?

IELTS Speaking band descriptors (public version) Band Fluency and coherence Lexical resource Grammatical range and accuracy Pronunciation 9 • speaks fluently with only rare repetition or self-correction; any hesitation is content-related rather than to find words or grammar • speaks coherently with fully appropriate cohesive features

What do the different bands mean on the English Test?

Each band corresponds to a level of competence in English. All parts of the test and the overall band score are reported in whole or half bands, e.g. 7.0, 8.5. Test takers receive an overall band score as well as individual scores for each test section (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

What are the characteristics of a good IELTS speaker?

Despite inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, the speaker is able to speak at length on a variety of topics and to communicate reasonably clearly. Although she does not use paraphrase explicitly, she is able to express her ideas through the choice of clear, if sometimes inaccurate, expressions Assessing Speaking Performance IELTS

What should every test taker read in the IELTS test guide?

This contains essential guidance which every test taker should read in relation to test format, task types, time limits and test procedures • Understanding the IELTS band scale (page 6) and the IELTS assessment criteria (ielts.org/criteria).