[header] How to prepare for ielts speaking test [title] Relax and speak as confidently as you can. Candidates who are not able to participate fully in the conversation * may not achieve their potential band score. [step] This may be because they haven't been able to demonstrate the level of language they are capable of producing. 
[title] Learn how the speaking component is assessed : [step] The aim of the test is to assess your ability to communicate effectively. The interviewer considers this ability in four different ways : [substeps] Fluency and coherence: this measures your ability to speak without too many pauses and hesitations.