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

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 3rd, which gives her a deeper understanding of the challenges and joys of learning a new language. 

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Episode description

This episode covers:  

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. 

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 . 

Practise IELTS Speaking with our free sample questions

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.  

Credits 

Host: Rocco Nigro 

Guest: Rochelle Van Der Merwe 

Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland 

Content Writer: Linda Alley 

Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor 

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Published on June 22, 2024

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