IELTS Speaking Part 3 is a two-way discussion with the examiner. You’ll discuss more complex and abstract ideas related to the Part 2 topic.

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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• Time: 4–5 minutes

• Format: Discussion with the examiner

• Topics: Broader and more analytical themes (e.g. technology, education, society)

• Purpose: Assess your ability to express opinions, justify ideas, compare and evaluate

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YOU NEED TO:

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• Develop your answers with clear explanations and examples

• Give opinions, support them, and sometimes compare different viewpoints

• Speak in longer, more complex sentences

• Stay relevant to the question and expand when appropriate

• Be prepared to think critically

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KEY SKILLS NEEDED:

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• Expressing and justifying opinions

• Using conditional and hypothetical structures (e.g. “If I were...”)

• Comparing and contrasting ideas

• Using discourse markers (e.g. “On the other hand”, “In my opinion”, “This depends on…”)

• Handling more formal or abstract topics with confidence

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SUGGESTED PRACTICE ACTIVITIES:

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• Practise answering “why” and “how” questions

• Discuss broader themes (e.g. the role of education, climate change, social media)

• Focus on building longer, well-supported answers

• Debate with a partner or teacher to practise giving reasons and counterpoints

• Record yourself and review for clarity, fluency, and development