IELTS Speaking Simulator
A full AI mock speaking test with real exam timing — Part 1 interview, Part 2 cue card, Part 3 discussion — and a detailed examiner-style band score on all four IELTS criteria.
IELTS Speaking Simulator
Full 3-part AI mock test · Instant band score · Examiner feedback
One full test · All 3 parts
Part 1: Interview
2 topics · 6 questions · 45s each
Part 2: Long Turn
Cue card · 1 min prep · 2 min speaking
Part 3: Discussion
4 abstract questions · 60s each
Full Band Report
4 criteria · specific feedback
Secured by Stripe · Apple Pay & Google Pay accepted
How the IELTS Speaking Simulator Works
Each session runs like a real IELTS Speaking test — unique questions, enforced time limits, and a calibrated band score across all four criteria.
Pay once, get a unique test
For £3.99, the AI generates a brand-new 3-part IELTS Speaking test — different questions every session, drawn from authentic IELTS topic categories.
Answer with real exam timing
Type your answers within the same time limits as a real IELTS test. The timer starts when you begin typing and advances automatically at the limit — just like a real examiner.
Complete all three parts
Part 1 interview (45s per question), Part 2 cue card with 60-second prep and 2-minute response, Part 3 discussion (60s per question).
Get your full examiner report
Receive band scores on all four IELTS Speaking criteria with examiner comments, vocabulary upgrade suggestions, grammar corrections, and a downloadable branded PDF report.
What the Test Covers — IELTS Speaking Structure
The IELTS Speaking test is split into three parts, each testing different communication abilities. This simulator replicates all three in the correct format and timing.
Part 1 — Interview
The examiner asks questions on two everyday topics such as hometown, weather, food, music, technology, or daily routine. Answers should be extended (2–4 sentences) with reasons and examples — not one-word replies.
- →Questions drawn from authentic IELTS Part 1 topic banks
- →Timer auto-advances at 45 seconds — just like a real examiner
- →Transition phrases included ('Let's talk about…', 'Moving on…')
Part 2 — Long Turn (Cue Card)
You receive a cue card with a topic ('Describe a…') and four bullet points. You have 60 seconds to prepare notes, then must write a sustained response covering all four points. The examiner stops you at 2 minutes.
- →Authentic cue card format with exactly 4 bullet points
- →Live 60-second prep countdown before the response phase
- →Progress bar shows speaking time — green at 1:00 (good length), red at 1:45
Part 3 — Discussion
Four abstract, analytical questions linked to the Part 2 topic. These require you to speculate, compare, argue a position, and discuss social issues — not just describe personal experience. Longer, more developed answers are expected.
- →Questions progress from slightly abstract to fully analytical
- →Each question is thematically linked to the Part 2 cue card
- →60-second limit mirrors real exam pacing
What IELTS Speaking Band Score Do You Need?
Your required Speaking band depends on your visa, university, or professional registration. The most common targets are 6.5 and 7.0.
UK Student Visa, most university undergraduate entry
UK Skilled Worker Visa, many postgraduate courses
NMC nursing registration, GMC/medical registration, top universities, Canada PR (FSW)
AHPRA Australia (nurses/doctors), competitive postgraduate programmes
Requirements vary by institution and change periodically — always verify with the official body before your test.
The Four IELTS Speaking Criteria Explained
Every IELTS Speaking test is marked against four equally weighted criteria. Understanding what examiners look for in each is the fastest route to a higher band.
Fluency and Coherence
How smoothly and logically do you express ideas? Examiners assess whether you develop answers fully, use discourse markers naturally, and avoid excessive pausing, repetition, or filler words.
Band guide
Band 5: Frequent repetition and filler words. Band 6: Willing to speak at length but loses coherence at times. Band 7: Speaks without noticeable effort; uses connectives flexibly. Band 8+: Fluent with only occasional hesitation on content.
- →Part 1 answers should be 3–5 sentences, not one word — add a reason and an example
- →Use discourse markers naturally: 'Having said that', 'What I mean is', 'To be honest', 'Actually'
- →If you hesitate, hesitate on content — not on grammar or vocabulary
Lexical Resource
Range, accuracy and flexibility of your vocabulary. Can you use less common words, topic-specific terminology, and natural collocations? Can you paraphrase when you can't recall a specific word?
Band guide
Band 5: Limited flexibility; basic words repeated excessively. Band 6: Wide enough to discuss topics but imprecise at times. Band 7: Uses some less common and idiomatic vocabulary; aware of collocation. Band 8+: Full flexibility; idiomatic language used naturally.
- →Replace basic words: 'good' → 'worthwhile', 'bad' → 'detrimental', 'very big' → 'substantial'
- →Use collocations: 'face challenges', 'raise awareness', 'have a profound impact on'
- →Paraphrase the examiner's words — never repeat the question verbatim in your answer
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Variety of sentence structures and grammatical precision. Do you use conditionals, relative clauses, passive constructions, reported speech? Are your sentences mostly free of errors?
Band guide
Band 5: Basic forms with reasonable accuracy; complex structures usually contain errors. Band 6: Mix of simple and complex; limited flexibility. Band 7: Range of complex structures with some flexibility; frequently error-free. Band 8+: Wide range used flexibly; majority of sentences error-free.
- →Use conditionals: 'If I had the opportunity, I would…' or 'Were that to happen…'
- →Vary tenses: past perfect for narratives, present perfect for experience, future forms for speculation
- →Attempt complex grammar even if you're unsure — examiners reward range as well as accuracy
Pronunciation
Clarity, intelligibility, stress, rhythm and intonation across extended speech. A non-native accent is entirely acceptable — what matters is whether a listener can understand you consistently without effort.
Band guide
Band 5: Generally intelligible but mispronunciations cause occasional misunderstanding. Band 6: Uses a range of features but inconsistently. Band 7: Shows all positive features of pronunciation with occasional lapses. Band 8+: Uses a wide range; easy to understand throughout.
- →Stress content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives) and reduce function words for natural rhythm
- →Link words together as native speakers do — 'a lot of' becomes 'uh-lotta', 'going to' becomes 'gonna'
- →Note: this simulator estimates pronunciation from your written text — for audio pronunciation feedback, book a live mock test
Want a real examiner to assess your speaking?
Our CELTA-certified trainers run live IELTS Speaking mock tests via video call — with pronunciation feedback, band scores on all four criteria, and a personalised improvement plan. Ideal for students targeting Band 7.0+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pay £3.99 to start a session. A unique 3-part IELTS Speaking test is generated by AI — fresh questions every time. You type your answers within the same time limits used in a real test: 45 seconds per Part 1 question, 60 seconds preparation then 2 minutes for Part 2, and 60 seconds per Part 3 question. Timers start automatically when you begin typing. Once complete, Claude AI scores your transcript against official IELTS band descriptors and returns a detailed examiner report you can download as a PDF.
In a real IELTS Speaking test, Part 1 lasts 4–5 minutes total (the examiner moves on after roughly 40–45 seconds per answer). Part 2 gives you 1 minute to prepare notes on a cue card, then you speak for 1–2 minutes. Part 3 is a 4–5 minute discussion with abstract questions. This simulator mirrors those limits exactly — 45s per Part 1 question, 1 min prep then 2 min speaking for Part 2, and 60s per Part 3 question.
IELTS Speaking is scored on four equally weighted criteria: (1) Fluency and Coherence — how smoothly and logically you express ideas without excessive pauses or repetition; (2) Lexical Resource — range, accuracy and flexibility of vocabulary including less common words and collocations; (3) Grammatical Range and Accuracy — variety of structures (conditionals, passives, relative clauses) and grammatical precision; (4) Pronunciation — clarity, stress, rhythm and intelligibility. Your overall band is the average of all four.
The AI is calibrated against official Cambridge IELTS band descriptors. For Fluency & Coherence, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy the predicted band is typically within 0.5 of a real examiner score. Pronunciation is estimated from text (vocabulary complexity and sentence structure) rather than actual audio — this limitation is clearly stated in the report. For precise pronunciation feedback, a live mock test with a certified trainer is recommended.
The required band depends on your purpose. Band 6.0 is typical for student visas. Band 6.5–7.0 is required for most professional registrations (UK NMC nursing, GMC medicine), skilled worker visas, and top university admissions. Band 7.0 is also the minimum for Canada PR via Express Entry in many streams. Band 7.5–8.0 is required for AHPRA registration in Australia. Use the simulator to identify your current level and the gap to your target.
Yes — every session generates a completely fresh set of questions using AI. Part 1 topics, the Part 2 cue card, and Part 3 discussion questions are all uniquely generated each time. No two sessions share the same questions, which ensures genuine practice rather than repetition.
Each complete 3-part test costs £3.99 (approximately $5 USD, ₹430 INR, AED 18.50, A$8.05, or the equivalent in your local currency — the price is shown in your currency before payment). Payment is via Stripe. Each payment covers one full session: unique questions for all three parts plus the complete AI examiner report.
The report covers: an overall band score with a 2–3 sentence examiner summary; individual band scores for all four criteria with strengths, weaknesses, and examiner comments; vocabulary upgrade suggestions (showing what you wrote versus a higher-scoring alternative and why); specific grammar corrections with error type; filler word analysis; discourse marker feedback; and a targeted 'how to reach the next band' section. The report can be downloaded as a branded PDF.
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