Part 1: Speaking & Writing
Describe Image
Can you study a chart, map or picture for a short time, spot what matters most and describe it clearly, in a sensible order?
Counts towards
- Speaking
The task
At a glance
- In one test5–6 questions
- You getA graph, chart, map, diagram or picture
- Before you answer25 s
- Your answer40 s
- 1. Study the image25 s
- 2. Beep
- 3. Describe it40 s
Scoring
How you earn points
Partial credit. A human expert also reviews your Content.
- Content0–6Main features described accurately, with the relationships between them
- Pronunciation0–5Clear vowels, consonants and word stress
- Oral Fluency0–5Smooth rhythm and phrasing, no hesitations or restarts
Scored by AI, and a human expert reviews the content before the score is final.
Zero score: Pearson gives no credit for "no response, an irrelevant response or an unoriginal response".
Content rewards the main features and how they relate, so give the big picture first, compare the key points and keep a steady flow.
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- 4-step method
- 3 visual examples
- 4 common mistakes to avoid
- 4-question self-check