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3 parts, about 11–14 minutes — the real IELTS Speaking shape
IELTS Speaking is an examiner-led interview, done here with DEB — the same 3 parts, the same real timing, on 20 real exam topics. Here’s the shape you’ll see every time.
Part 1 — Introduction (4–5 min)
DEB asks several general questions on an everyday topic — home, work, studies, interests. Real example, Test 1’s topic “Your Home & Neighbourhood”: “Can you describe the area where you currently live?” “What do you like most about your neighbourhood?” Four questions like these, each answered directly and briefly.
Part 2 — Long Turn (1 min prep + up to 2 min speaking)
You get a cue card — a title plus 4 bullet points — and exactly 1 minute to prepare. The clock starts the instant your topic is revealed, and speaking begins automatically once prep time ends — just like the real exam.
Part 3 — Discussion (4–5 min)
A two-way discussion connected to Part 2’s topic, but more abstract — trends, causes, opinions, not just personal experience. Continuing Test 1’s theme: “How important is it for cities to have green spaces and parks?” “What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a large city?”
Practice mode vs. Timed Test — now both here
Speaking now works like every other skill: Timed Test runs the real 3-part shape in order, at the real IELTS timing, with no jumping around. Practice mode lets you jump straight to Part 1, 2, or 3 — and inside Part 1 or Part 3, jump directly to any single question you want to drill.
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