The IELTS speaking test is scored based on four criteria:
1. **Fluency and Coherence**: This criterion evaluates how smoothly you speak and how well you maintain coherence in your speech. Fluency refers to how easily you can express yourself without too much hesitation or repetition. Coherence refers to how well your ideas are organized and connected.
2. **Lexical Resource**: This criterion assesses your vocabulary range and how accurately and appropriately you use words to convey meaning. Examiners will look for a variety of vocabulary and your ability to use words effectively.
3. **Grammatical Range and Accuracy**: This criterion evaluates your grammatical range, including the variety of sentence structures you use, as well as the accuracy of your grammar. Examiners will assess your ability to use grammar correctly in different situations.
4. **Pronunciation**: Pronunciation refers to how accurately and intelligibly you pronounce words and how effectively you use intonation and stress to convey meaning. Examiners will consider how easy it is for a native English speaker to understand you.
Each of these criteria is scored on a scale of 0 to 9, with 0 being "Did not attempt the test" and 9 being "Expert User." Your scores for each criterion are then averaged to give you an overall speaking band score, which ranges from 0 to 9.
Two examiners typically assess your speaking performance independently, and their scores are averaged to calculate your final speaking band score. If there is a significant discrepancy between the scores given by the two examiners, a third examiner may be brought in to adjudicate.
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