Understanding the IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors

The examiner will use the IELTS speaking band descriptors to give you a score in 4 areas: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. But, what exactly are they looking for in these areas? Today, Nick and I will use our experience as IELTS teachers  to interpret the band descriptors (I mean, what is a "pronunciation feature"?) and explain what we are looking for to give a 6, 7 or 8. You can read more about today's episode at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-speaking-band-descriptors/

In this episode, we will

1. give a detailed account of what each of the four bands is really testing
2. explain what the most common problems are in each of the bands
3. give you some simple techniques so that you can practice at home

Useful Links 

• If you are just starting IELTS, then find out more about what happens in the exam in our Introduction to IELTS Speaking episode : http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/introduction-to-ielts-speaking/
• Join our next 5-day intensive speaking course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
• If you want to hear a similar episode on the IELTS writing band descriptors, you can listen here: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/6-5-for-ielts-writing/
• Listen to The Daily podcast here: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily

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