IELTS Speaking Practice Timer
Time IELTS Speaking Parts 1-3 to the real format - 1 minute cue card prep, 2 minute long turn - with practice cue cards included.
About this tool
IELTS Speaking Practice Timer
Time IELTS Speaking Parts 1-3 to the real format - 1 minute cue card prep, 2 minute long turn - with practice cue cards included.
The IELTS Speaking Practice Timer replicates the IELTS Speaking test format defined by IELTS: Part 1 interview (4–5 minutes), Part 2 long turn with exactly 1 minute of cue-card preparation followed by up to 2 minutes of speaking, and Part 3 discussion (4–5 minutes). It includes practice cue cards in the standard four-prompt format and counts down phase by phase, so candidates rehearse to the same clock the examiner uses in the 11–14 minute test.
How to use IELTS Speaking Practice Timer
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Open IELTS Speaking Practice Timer on AltFTool — it loads instantly in your browser.
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Add your input to the workspace.
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Adjust the options until the result looks right.
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Copy or download the output and put it to work.
Why use IELTS Speaking Practice Timer
Real test timing
Part 2 gives exactly 60 seconds to prepare and stops the talk at 2 minutes, as the examiner does.
Cue cards built in
Practice cards follow the official format — a topic plus four “you should say” prompts.
Phase-by-phase countdown
The clock shows time left in the current phase and in the whole part, not just total elapsed.
Common use cases
- A candidate drilling Part 2 daily — one minute of notes, then speaking until the 2-minute stop, on a fresh cue card each time
- A self-study student recording themselves against the Part 1 clock to check answers are 20–30 seconds, not one-word replies
- A tutor running mock speaking tests who needs the exact prep and long-turn timings without watching a stopwatch
Frequently asked questions
How long is each part of the IELTS Speaking test?
Part 1 lasts 4–5 minutes, Part 2 gives 1 minute of preparation plus 1–2 minutes of speaking, and Part 3 lasts 4–5 minutes — the whole test runs 11–14 minutes. The examiner controls the clock and will stop a Part 2 answer at the 2-minute mark.
How long should I speak in IELTS Speaking Part 2?
Aim for the full 2 minutes — the examiner stops you at 2 minutes, and speaking for only 60–90 seconds suggests limited fluency development. Practising to a hard 2-minute countdown, as this timer enforces, is the standard way to build that stamina.
Can I make notes during IELTS Speaking Part 2?
Yes — you get exactly 1 minute, a pencil and paper to note ideas before speaking, and you may glance at your notes during the long turn. Most high scorers jot one keyword per cue-card prompt rather than sentences.
Is the IELTS Speaking test the same for Academic and General Training?
Yes — the Speaking test format, timing and scoring are identical for both modules, and it is a face-to-face conversation with a certified examiner (or via video call in some centres). Only the Reading and Writing papers differ between Academic and General Training.