IELTS Speaking marking criteria + some suggestions on what to do to enhance your performance in the test. IELTS Speaking scores are calculated using 4 criteria: Fluency and coherence (FC) = how clear and structured is your speech. To increase score for FC: connect your sentences by linking words and signpoints extend your answers, add all the relevant details speak smoothly and continuously use pausing correctly Lexical Resource (LR) = how good is your vocabulary. To increase score for LR: use a wide range of vocabulary discuss different topics freely, using appropriate words speak formally or semi-formally choose words accurately use idiomatic language Pronunciation (P) = how naturally you sound. To increase score for P: pronounce words as clearly as possible record your speech and work on the words that you spell incorrectly stress words and sentences correctly use correct intonations try to be easily understood by the examiner See IELTS speaking test simulator. Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA) = how good is your grammar. To increase score for GRA: avoid grammatical mistakes try to use more advanced grammatical structures (passive voice, direct speech, different tenses and conditional sentences etc) What part are you having challenges with? Drop me a line to tell you about them so I can help you succeed in the speaking section of the exam. Book my limited time slots now and please read my students reviews to see how much I am your match as a teacher.