AI examiner · estimated bands
An IELTS Speaking mock test, whenever you need one
Sophie Clarke, our AI examiner, takes you through all three parts of the Speaking test out loud. Afterwards you get an estimated band for each of the four criteria, with notes on what to improve.
About 14 minutes · on your phone or computer · a microphone is all you need
How the test works
The same three parts as the real test
Sophie keeps time, asks follow-up questions and never tells you your score during the test — just like an examiner.
- 4–5 min
Part 1: Interview
Sophie asks short questions about you: your home, work or studies, and everyday topics.
- 3–4 min
Part 2: Long turn
You get a topic card and one minute to prepare, then speak for up to two minutes.
- 4–5 min
Part 3: Discussion
Deeper questions linked to the Part 2 topic. Give reasons, examples and comparisons.
Your result
An estimated band for each criterion
Your answers are marked against the public IELTS Speaking band descriptors, in half bands from 0 to 9. The overall band is the average of the four criteria.
Fluency and coherence
Example note: Speaks at length with few pauses; link ideas with “so”, “whereas”, “that’s why”.
Lexical resource
Example note: Good everyday words; try more precise ones for feelings and opinions.
Grammatical range and accuracy
Example note: Mix of simple and complex sentences; watch past tenses in Part 2.
Pronunciation
Example note: Clear and easy to follow; good stress on key words.
Also in the app
Practise before the full test
One part at a time
Practise Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 on its own with Sophie, then see a band and a model answer.
General English speaking test
Not taking IELTS? A 10-minute interview gives you your CEFR level (A1–C2) and next steps.
Reading and writing
IELTS Academic reading practice, a mini mock test and Task 1 / Task 2 writing feedback.
Cost
How to take a test
With a test credit
Each full test uses one speaking-test credit. Buy credits in the app — the price is shown before you pay. If a test ends too early to be marked, you get the credit back.
Included with Premium
Premium members take tests without a credit while they have at least 5 minutes of the day’s AI hour left.
See pricingPlease note: this is a practice test. The band is an estimate from our AI examiner to help you prepare — it is not an official IELTS score, and the app is not connected to the official IELTS test. For lessons with a person, book an IELTS teacher.
Keep exploring
- IELTS preparationIELTS preparation from Express English College: an AI speaking examiner with band scores, IELTS Academic reading practice, writing feedback and teacher lessons.Read more
- Speaking practiceSpeak English out loud with three AI partners: Tom for everyday English, Daniel for work, Sophie for IELTS. Corrections as you talk and a report after every call.Read more
- PricingStart free. EEC Premium is £15 a month or £150 a year and opens everything except classes, with up to an hour of AI speaking a day. Lessons are booked separately.Read more
- FAQAnswers about the free account, EEC Premium, the AI speaking partners, the AI IELTS examiner, lessons with our teachers, cancelling and your data.Read more
Find out where you are today.
Create a free account, take the placement test, then book your first speaking test with Sophie.