Band Descriptor
IELTS speaking band descriptors: 4 criteria, band by band
IELTS speaking is scored on four equally weighted band descriptors. See what separates band 6 from band 7 in fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
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Band Descriptor breakdowns, 5-minute study habits, and module-specific tactics — written by the IELTS Drills team.
IELTS speaking is scored on four equally weighted band descriptors. See what separates band 6 from band 7 in fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Grammatical range and accuracy is 25% of each IELTS Writing task score, yet piling on complex sentences is a Band 6 habit. What GRA rewards instead, with examples.