IELTS Video: Your IELTS Score NOT Speaking for 2 Minutes (2024)

Are you planning to take the IELTS Exam soon? Are you ready for the Speaking test?

What happens to your Speaking score if you DON’T speak for 2 minutes on Speaking Part 2?

Find out in this video with former IELTS Examiner Jessica Beck who has personally administered thousands of Speaking tests.

And don’t forget to sign up for our free IELTS Writing webclass in February.

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How does the Speaking scoring system work?

After examining for IELTS for 14 years, and teaching it even longer, Jessica has the scoring system pretty much memorized.

Your Speaking score is based on your overall performance on all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test.

Because of this, there are no separate marks for Speaking Part 2.

Do you need to speak for the full 2 minutes?

So, let’s see how to address today’s subscriber question, from Malkeet Verma:

  • “If we stop before 2 minutes, how much will it deduct from our score?”

Because there is not a separate score for Speaking Part 2, there’s no exact number of points that you lose if you cannot fill the two minutes.

However, having said that, it might be difficult to get a 7 or higher for Fluency if you can’t keep talking.

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What is the Fluency score based on?

Fluency literally means that it’s easy to keep talking, so, if you are unable to show that ability, your score may not be very high.

However, if you show extremely impressive fluency in Parts 1 and 3, you would still be able to get a 7.

The fact is, to get a high score, you want the Examiner to stop you and interrupt you.

This shows you can keep talking, which is fluency!

Thus, don’t try to have a conclusion, or finish a story in Part 2.

Just keep talking and let the Examiner tell you when the two minutes are finished.

Takeaway

For Speaking Part 2, speak for the full 2 minutes!

Tell a story, and add more detail until the Examiner stops you.

This will boost your fluency score, as it shows you could have kept talking!

For more information about Speaking scores, see my other video on this channel: Which Part of IELTS Speaking is Most Important?

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IELTS Video: Your IELTS Score NOT Speaking for 2 Minutes (2024)

FAQs

What if I didn't speak for 2 minutes in IELTS? ›

You can still get a high score if you only speak for 1.5 minutes but only if the quality of your talk is very good. The criterion of fluency accounts for 25% of your marks and is taken from your overall performance in all parts not only in part 2. If you wish to lengthen your talk, then add more information.

Is it fine if my speaking answers are short in IELTS academic? ›

How long should my answers be in IELTS speaking? If you have a lower level of English with many hesitations, your answers will be shorter. If you are a fluent talker, your answer should be longer – in fact it would be a shame to have fluent English and only give short answers.

How long should your answers be in IELTS speaking part 2? ›

I recommend you talk for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds.

You can carry on speaking for 2 minutes, but if you stop after 1 minute and 30 seconds, the examiner will ask you a short follow up answer. Either way, the examiner will stop you speaking after 2 minutes.

How to speak for 2 minutes? ›

57. How do I give a great 2 minute speech?
  1. Engaging beginning, for example with a powerful quote or questions that create interest in your audience.
  2. Good structure: introduction, main part and conclusion.
  3. A powerful ending that is memorable for the audience.
  4. Clear messages which are stressed appropriately.
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Is it OK to speak slowly in IELTS? ›

Be careful with the speed of your speech. Speaking too slowly can impact your score because it reduces the amount of language you produce. However, speaking at a high speed does not mean you have good fluency. You should try to speak at a natural pace and not race through your answers.

Can I retake IELTS speaking only? ›

You can retake any one section of the IELTS test, whether it's Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking. The format and timing of that IELTS One Skill Retake test is the same as that individual skill in a normal IELTS test. But you save time because you do not need to complete the other three skills.

How to predict your IELTS speaking score? ›

Examiners assess your performance against 4 criteria. Fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation. Your Speaking results are given as band scores which range from a band 0 to a band 9. Each whole and half band score corresponds to a level of English-language competence.

What is the lowest score in IELTS speaking? ›

IELTS scores are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). You will be given a band score from 1 to 9 for each section of the test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

What are common mistakes in IELTS speaking? ›

Tighten up your IELTS Speaking by avoiding common mistakes
  • Responding to a questions with Silence. ...
  • Flat, monotone pronunciation. ...
  • Simple vocabulary. ...
  • Short answers. ...
  • Opening to part 2 – repeating the question.

Is 6.5 speaking easy in IELTS? ›

IELTS 6.5 band comes with extensive practice, determination, hard work, and perseverance. You should emphasize suitable daily learning modules while also taking cues from practical life. It is easy to score 6.5 bands for a non-native speaker in the first attempt with proper strategy and consistent practice.

What happens if I get 5.5 in speaking IELTS? ›

The 5.5 band in speaking means that the candidate has a modest level of English proficiency. Is 6.5 band score in IELTS Speaking good? An IELTS Band Score of 6.5 is often sufficient to meet the English language requirements for many universities and colleges.

What happens if I speak less than 2 minutes in IELTS speaking? ›

Test takers sometimes worry that they have not covered all the points on their task card and run out of time. Remember that the examiner will interrupt you at the 2-minute mark. Don't worry if this happens, as you have already shown the examiner that you can speak at length, appropriately extending your description.

Why was my IELTS speaking short? ›

My IELTS speaking test examiner finished my test early. Is it good? Your test length can be shorter for a couple of reasons: you did not use the preparation time in Part 2.

How do I extend my answer in IELTS speaking? ›

  1. #1 Grammar. The key here is to read the question carefully. ...
  2. #2 Vocabulary. As we discussed in part 1, you want to use vocabulary appropriate to the question and the topic. ...
  3. #3 Tell a story. ...
  4. #4 The prompts are a guide and safety net. ...
  5. #5 Paraphrase the question. ...
  6. #6 Talk until the examiner stops you. ...
  7. #7 Stay on topic.

What if I missed my IELTS speaking test? ›

If you are absent on the test day with no prior notice, you will lose your full fee. However, if you provide a medical certificate within 3 days after the test date, you will receive a refund, minus 25% of the test fee. Alternatively, you can pay the stated amount and postpone your test date.

What happens if I go off topic in IELTS speaking? ›

Going off-topic

Sometimes it can be easy to go off-topic especially when you lose sight of the question or answer without understanding it properly. Unfortunately, talking more does not necessarily score you more points. In fact, if your answer fails to address the question, you could get marks deducted for coherence.

What if you are late for IELTS speaking test? ›

4What if I arrive late? Speaking test: candidates are not checked prior to the scheduled interview time into the speaking test waiting room may not be admitted to the speaking test and will not be eligible for transfer, cancellation, or refund of any kind. Such candidates' written test results will be voided as well.

What happens if we don't select speaking slot in IELTS? ›

If you haven't chosen a slot 10 days before your test, you will have one automatically allocated.

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