Speaking Practice & Self-Assessment: Part 3 (Two-Way Discussion)
Format: IELTS Speaking Part 3 — broader, more abstract discussion questions that follow on from a Part 2 topic
Choose a discussion set and answer four more analytical, opinion-based questions, just like the real IELTS Speaking Part 3. Record your answer with your microphone, play it back, and compare it to a model answer — there's no auto-scoring, just an honest self-assessment against the same criteria an examiner would use.
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How this helps your speaking
Choose a discussion set below — each one has four broader questions linked to a Part 2-style topic, just like a real Part 3 discussion.
Pick Practice Mode (tips visible, up to two minutes to answer) while you're learning the format, or Exam Mode (tips hidden, strict 45-second limit per answer) to test yourself properly.
Tap the microphone to record your answer, then play it back and listen honestly, the way an examiner would hear it.
Reveal the model answer, then work through the band-descriptor checklist after all four questions in the set.
Tips for Part 3 Answers
Give a clear opinion, then justify it with reasons, examples, or a wider perspective — Part 3 rewards developed ideas
Think beyond your own personal experience; examiners want to hear how you discuss issues and trends more generally
It's fine to disagree, compare two sides, or say something is "difficult to say" — as long as you explain why
Use discourse markers to structure longer answers ("On the one hand… on the other hand…", "I'd say the main reason is…")
Don't panic if a question feels abstract — pause briefly, then talk through your thinking out loud
Microphone access needed: This activity records your voice locally in your browser so you can play it back — nothing is uploaded or saved anywhere. Your browser will ask for microphone permission the first time you tap Record.
Choose a discussion set
Discussion Set
Tips visible, up to two minutes to answer — good for learning the format.
Question 1 of 4
Quick Reminders
Give an opinion, then justify it — don't just restate the question
Talk about people or trends in general, not only your own experience
Aim for at least 30–40 seconds, developing your idea fully
Tap to record your answer
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Self-Assessment for This Discussion Set
Fluency & Coherence
I kept talking without long pauses, even on questions I found harder
My answers were logically organised, not just a list of disconnected points
I developed each answer well beyond a single sentence
Lexical Resource
I used less common or more abstract vocabulary appropriate to the topic
I paraphrased instead of repeating the examiner's exact wording
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
I used complex structures for hypothesising, comparing, or giving reasons (if, unless, although, whereas)
I used a mix of tenses accurately, including conditionals where relevant
Pronunciation
Listening back, my speech was clear and easy to understand
I used natural stress and intonation, rather than a flat tone