IELTS Prepare by IDP Vodcast - Episode 8: IELTS Speaking

IELTS expert Rochelle Van Der Merwe takes us through each part of the IELTS Speaking test and shares valuable insights about how to prepare. 

Join Rochelle Van Der Merwe for IELTS Speaking tips. This episode also features a special section on how to prepare for the Individual Long Turn in Part 2.   

Rochelle has been with IDP for 15 years, for which she has been an IELTS expert, coach and mentor. Before she moved to Australia, she lived in South Africa. Her first language is Afrikaans, her second is English and German her third, which gives her a deeper understanding of the challenges and joys of learning a new language. 

Question Types in the IELTS Speaking test 

• Learn how the Speaking test is conducted and how long it lasts.

• Find out what each part involves. 

• Read: Question types in the IELTS Speaking test

IELTS Speaking strategies 

• Discover how to achieve band 7 or higher.

• Find out how reading and listening can also improve your IELTS Speaking skills.

• Plus, get practical advice on how to prepare for Part 2: Individual Long Turn. 

• Get familiar with IELTS Speaking through our preparation materials.

Test taker questions 

• “If the examiner interrupts me during the IELTS Speaking test, is it a bad thing?” 

• Get the answers to your questions on IELTS Speaking.  

Watch the episode now on the IELTS by IDP app, YouTube, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.