How IELTS Speaking Is Really Assessed: Why Fluency Comes First

Most candidates believe they lose marks because their grammar isn’t advanced enough.
From an examiner’s perspective, that’s rarely the real reason.

In this lesson, a former IELTS examiner explains how IELTS Speaking is actually assessed — and why many Band 6 candidates stay stuck even with “correct” English.

You’ll learn:
• Why fluency is the first filter examiners notice
• What “control” really means in Band 7 speaking
• Why hesitation limits your score more than grammar mistakes
• How vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are judged in real exams
• The examiner mindset behind Band 6 vs Band 7 decisions

This video is not about memorised answers or tricks.
It’s about understanding how examiners think, so you can make better decisions under pressure.

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👨‍🏫 About me
I’m Will, a former IELTS examiner with over 30 years of experience preparing students for academic exams.
My focus is helping candidates move from Band 6 → Band 7+ by understanding examiner decision-making.

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