Bonus YouTube webinar: IELTS Speaking Masterclass

Опубликовано: 20 Февраль 2026
на канале: IELTS by IDP
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Welcome!

In addition to our ten webinars live on Zoom and Facebook, we’re hosting a bonus webinar here on YouTube!

Tune in to have IELTS expert Don Oliver walk you through an IELTS Speaking Masterclass, and then answer questions from the comments for 15 minutes at the conclusion of the presentation.

Thank you for joining, we hope you enjoy!

0:00 - Introduction

3:26 - Speaking test format

12:33 - Assessment criteria

18:07 - Band 6 two-way discussion

27:45 - Band 7 two-way discussion

38:20 - Band 8 two-way discussion

45:05 - Masterclass advice

50:00 Questions

50:20 - Should we try to copy the examiner's accent?

50:58 - What is the best strategy to speak on any topic in part two of the Speaking test?

52:11 - What is the best way to answer the question "Describe yourself" ?

53:18 - Is it okay to take slight pauses like or and ummm in between sentences?

54:55 - Will idioms help me to attain a Band 6.5?

56:55 - What are some quick and useful note-taking methods to use in part 2?

58:21 - Should I start with an introduction for part 2 or should I go straight to the answer?

1:00:00 - Can I exceed the duration of two minutes in part 2 of the Speaking test?