The
IELTS Speaking Test is scored across four
criteria,
each carrying equal weight:
- Fluency and Coherence – How well the candidate
speaks without hesitation, organises ideas, and maintains flow.
- Lexical Resource – The range and accuracy of vocabulary used.
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The variety
and correctness of grammar structures.
- Pronunciation – Clarity of speech, including intonation and
word stress.
Each criterion is scored from Band
0 to 9, and the average of the four
gives the overall Speaking band score.
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