IELTS Speaking scores are calculated using 4 criteria:
Fluency and Coherence refer to how well the students can speak at a normal speed without too much hesitation. It also includes putting sentences and ideas in a logical order and using cohesive devices (including linking words, pronouns, and conjunctions, etc.) appropriately so that what they say is not difficult to follow.
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Lexical Resource refers to the range of vocabulary which is used and how accurately and appropriately the candidate uses the vocabulary to express meaning. It also includes the ability to express oneself using alternative vocabulary when a particular word is not known.
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Pronunciation refers to the candidate’s ability to speak in a way that can be understood without too much effort.
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Grammatical range and accuracy refer to the range of grammar used and how accurately and appropriately the candidate uses it.
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Please download speaking band descriptors in the “Materials” tab for further information.
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