Mandatory face mask (COVID-19) will affect your speaking section

[IamLuke]

Sharing my experience:
Below is what I got, and I must say that I am not happy with the speaking score:
L=8.5 R=8 W=8 S=7

Wearing the mandatory face mask (COVID-19) during speaking not only affects your ability to speak but also makes it hard to understand the interviewer due to the covering of their mouth with a mask. Had the interviewer not cover her mouth, I could have well read her lips to fully understand the questions. As such, I had to ask for clarification multiple times, which ultimately affected my score. Expressing myself verbally is something I am completely comfortable with, and I was aiming 8.

I wish they used a glass shield instead of masks. So guys, this is just a heads up, and I wish you good luck.

 

[orwell46]

Sharing my experience:
Below is what I got, and I must say that I am not happy with the speaking score:
L=8.5 R=8 W=8 S=7

Wearing the mandatory face mask (COVID-19) during speaking not only affects your ability to speak but also makes it hard to understand the interviewer due to the covering of their mouth with a mask. Had the interviewer not cover her mouth, I could have well read her lips to fully understand the questions. As such, I had to ask for clarification multiple times, which ultimately affected my score. Expressing myself verbally is something I am completely comfortable with, and I was aiming 8.

I wish they used a glass shield instead of masks. So guys, this is just a heads up, and I wish you good luck.

Where did you take your test? I mean which city? Was it via British council?

 

[IamLuke]

I took in Toronto with IDP.

 

[Jimi01]

I took in Toronto with IDP.

Same story maybe same location (ces?). And I got 6.5 for speaking. Already asked for reevaluation......

 

[Scalphunter]

I gave my exam on July 25th in Portland, Oregon. We had to wear the masks as well, but everything went fine in the speaking section. Haven't gotten the score yet but it was smooth sailing.

 

[Scalphunter]

Just got my score. First attempt in Portland, Oregon on July 25, 2020.

Listening: 9
Reading: 9
Writing: 7
Speaking: 8.5
Overall: 8.5

Had to wear a mask while speaking, so the mask really isn't an issue.

I messed up in writing task 1 and erased the end of a sentence to rephrase it and the time ran out. I'm certain that cost me a lot. I'll be applying for a writing remark. I need 7.5 to get the maximum CRS score, so I hope it goes up to a 7.5.

 

[chandnidesai]

Just got my score. First attempt in Portland, Oregon on July 25, 2020.

Listening: 9
Reading: 9
Writing: 7
Speaking: 8.5
Overall: 8.5

Had to wear a mask while speaking, so the mask really isn't an issue.

I messed up in writing task 1 and erased the end of a sentence to rephrase it and the time ran out. I'm certain that cost me a lot. I'll be applying for a writing remark. I need 7.5 to get the maximum CRS score, so I hope it goes up to a 7.5.

How did you manage to score so extremely exceptional score, Please guide me I am also determined to score this desired score.

 

[Scalphunter]

How did you manage to score so extremely exceptional score, Please guide me I am also determined to score this desired score.

Here's a breakdown of the speaking section:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...eads/recent-ielts-results.651573/post-8768926