雅思口语语音评分标准雅思口语成绩整体性提升不大，其中原因不乏考生平均年龄的下降和考生总体样本的扩大。当然，雅思口语中对于语音要求的提高也是不可忽略的因素。在此，特别公布官方雅思口语语音评分标准，并在以后的文章中加以分析。
The New 9-Band Marking Criterion for IELTS Speaking
Pronunciation
Band 9
uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety
sustains flexible use of features throughout
is effortless to understand
Band 8
uses a wide range of pronunciation features
sustains flexible use of features, with only occasional lapses
is easy to understand; L1 accent has minimal effect on intelligibility
Band 7
shows all the positive features of band 6 and some; but not all thepositive features of band 8
Band 6
uses a range of pronunication features with mixed control
shows some effective use of features, but this is not sustained
can generally be understood througout, though mispronunication ofindividual words or sounds reduces clarity at times。
Band 5
shows all the positive features of band 4 and some, but not all thepositive features of band 6
Band 4
uses a limited range of pronunication features
attempts to control features, but lapses are frequent
mispronunciations are frequent and cause some difficulty for thelistener
Band 3
shows al lthe positive features of band 2 and some, but not all thepositive features of band 4
Band 2
speech is often unintelligible
Band 1
no communication possible
no rateable language
Band 0