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IELTS Speaking Assessment Criteria

Learn the four criteria examiners use and focus your practice on the language features that raise your score.

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4 learning pages
  1. 01Study guide
    Fluency and Coherence

    Learn how fluency and coherence are assessed in IELTS Speaking and how to develop connected answers without excessive hesitation or repetition.

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  2. 02Study guide
    Lexical Resource

    Understand lexical resource in IELTS Speaking and learn how vocabulary range, precision, paraphrasing and word choice affect your score.

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  3. 03Study guide
    Grammatical Range and Accuracy

    Learn how grammatical range and accuracy are assessed in IELTS Speaking and how to use varied structures while controlling errors.

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  4. 04Study guide
    Pronunciation

    Understand how pronunciation is assessed in IELTS Speaking and improve clarity, stress, rhythm, intonation and connected speech.

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