OK, so we've covered the time limits for the exam. 1
Now let's move on to our next hack! Speaking Hack 2: "Know you're being recorded right up until the time 2
you leave the test room." 3
Examiners aren't permitted to provide test results immediately after the exam or give any hints as to 4
how well you performed. For this reason, 5
an audio recording shouldn't stop until the candidate vacates the test room. 6
Many test-takers attempt to obtain their speaking results right after the exam, asking the examiner 7
how they performed. 8
But the examiner is not permitted to disclose this information, and the examiner is protected by allowing 9
the recording to continue until the test-taker exits the exam room. 10
In other words, both you and the examiner are caught on tape, has a procedure, but also as evidence! 11
Bear in mind that the audio recordings are listened to afterwards for two reasons: 12
First, to ensure that the mark awarded is, in fact accurate. 13
Each exam is listened to by the examiner as well as a second examiner or trainer, to verify that the 14
mark, is precise. Second, to ensure that the examiner has administered the exam as per the IELTS protocol 15
and followed the script accurately. 16
In other words, the recording ensures that the examiners do their jobs correctly. 17
Examiners are also regularly monitored since the IELTS exam is held to a rigid international standard. 18
This means that there are random inspections on examiners to ensure the quality of exams is held to 19
the standards, no matter where you may take your speaking exam. 20
So whether you take your test in Dubai, New York, or London, the standards and procedures should be 21
identical.