IELTS speaking test practice: a free mock, out loud
Felix asks Parts 1, 2 and 3 in a recorded examiner voice, with a real cue card and a one-minute prep timer. You answer by voice or by typing, and the report is worked out from what you said and how long you spoke.
- 3 partsas in the real test
- 14 minor Part 2 only, 4 min
- Recordedexaminer voice
- Speakor type
How the mock test works
The real IELTS speaking test is a one-to-one interview of 11 to 14 minutes, the same in Academic and General Training. This mock follows its three parts and timings.
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Part 1: interview
4 to 5 minutes
Short questions about you and familiar topics: your home, your mornings, your work or studies. Give a direct answer, a reason and a small example.
In this mock: three topics of three questions. Answer in a few words and Felix asks "Why?", as an examiner would. Say "Sorry, could you repeat that?" and he repeats the question.
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Part 2: long turn
3 to 4 minutes
A cue card with a topic and three points to cover. One minute to prepare with notes, then up to two minutes of talking without interruption, and a short question at the end.
In this mock: the card stays on screen, a notes box replaces paper, and the clock counts down from 2:00.
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Part 3: discussion
4 to 5 minutes
Wider questions linked to your Part 2 topic. You give opinions, compare and explain, so longer answers are normal.
In this mock: five questions. A short answer gets "Why do you think that is?" or "Can you give me an example?"
What your report shows, and what it cannot
Everything in the report is worked out on this page from two things: the words your browser's speech recognition wrote down, and how long you spoke.
- It cannot hear pronunciation, so it does not score it.
- It cannot check grammar accuracy: speech recognition tidies up small mistakes. It shows the range of structures you used.
- The rough estimate appears only after enough speech, and it is not an official band.
Example report
Not your result- Fluency and coherencePart 2 talk 1:42 · 104 words a minute · 9 different linking words
- Lexical resource14 less common words · "good" said 7 times: try enjoyable or useful
- Grammatical range6 of 9 structures heard · no conditional yet
- PronunciationNot scored: a browser cannot judge it
- Answering the question17 of 19 answers used words linked to the question
Then one next step for your weakest criterion, and your answers word for word.
How the IELTS speaking test is scored
Examiners mark four criteria, each a quarter of your Speaking band. The Speaking band is their average, rounded to the nearest half band, and it is one of the four sections of your overall IELTS band.
Our summary of the public band descriptors, in our own words. The official wording is on IELTS scoring in detail.
Fluency and coherence
How smoothly you keep going, and how clearly your ideas follow one another.
- Band 5
- You keep going, but with noticeable pauses and repeating or correcting yourself. Linking is basic, and harder topics are a struggle.
- Band 6
- You are willing to speak at length, but you sometimes lose the thread through hesitation or repetition. You use a range of linking words, not always well.
- Band 7
- You speak at length without much effort. Hesitation is mostly about finding a word, and you link ideas with a good range of phrases.
- Band 8
- You speak fluently. Pauses are mostly about the idea, not the language, and your answers are well developed and on topic.
Lexical resource
How wide your vocabulary is, and how precisely you use it.
- Band 5
- You have enough words for familiar topics but little flexibility on new ones. You try to explain around a missing word, with mixed success.
- Band 6
- Your vocabulary is wide enough to talk about most topics at length, despite some odd word choices. You can usually explain around a missing word.
- Band 7
- You use vocabulary flexibly across topics, including some less common words and set phrases, with a few wrong choices. You explain around gaps well.
- Band 8
- You use a wide range of words readily and precisely, including less common ones, with only occasional slips.
Grammatical range and accuracy
How many different structures you use, and how often the sentences are correct.
- Band 5
- Basic sentences are fairly accurate. Longer or more complex ones are limited and usually contain mistakes that sometimes block meaning.
- Band 6
- You mix simple and complex sentences, but with little flexibility. Complex ones often contain mistakes, though they rarely stop you being understood.
- Band 7
- You use a range of complex structures with some flexibility. Many sentences are error-free, though some mistakes remain.
- Band 8
- You use a wide range of structures flexibly. Most sentences are error-free, with occasional slips.
Pronunciation
How easy you are to understand: sounds, word stress, rhythm and intonation.
- Band 5
- Some pronunciation features are under control, but not for long. Some words are hard to make out and the listener has to work at times.
- Band 6
- You use a range of features with mixed control. You are generally understood, though some words reduce clarity.
- Band 7
- You sit between 6 and 8: clear most of the time, with a good range of features and little strain for the listener.
- Band 8
- You use a wide range of features and keep control of them, with occasional lapses. You are easy to follow, and your first language has little effect.
Six topic sets to practise
Each set has three Part 1 topics, a Part 2 cue card and five Part 3 questions, written in the style of the real test. Pick one to start the mock with it, or let it choose at random.
IELTS speaking mock test FAQ
How the mock works, what it can tell you, and what happens to your answers.
Is the IELTS speaking mock test free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit. Your report appears on the page when you finish and is never locked behind an email.
How long is the IELTS speaking test?
The real IELTS speaking test takes 11 to 14 minutes. Part 1 takes 4 to 5 minutes, Part 2 takes 3 to 4 minutes including one minute of preparation, and Part 3 takes 4 to 5 minutes. The mock test uses the same parts and timings.
Do I get an IELTS band score?
You get practice indicators for fluency, vocabulary and grammar and, when you have spoken for long enough, a rough estimate. They are worked out in your browser from the words speech recognition heard and from your timing: pace, answer length, linking words, less common words and grammar structures. It is not an official band, it does not judge accuracy or pronunciation, and a real examiner may see your speaking differently.
How does the page understand what I say?
Your browser's speech recognition turns your voice into text (Chrome, Edge and Safari can do this). The page then counts and checks that text, and decides on simple follow-ups, such as asking "Why?" after a very short answer. There is no AI examiner and no person listening.
Is my voice recorded?
Slova does not record or keep your voice or your answers. In Chrome and Edge, the browser sends the audio to its maker's speech service to turn it into text; Safari uses Apple's. Your report stays on this page and is gone when you close it.
Can I type my answers instead?
Yes, choose Type instead. Typing does not practise speaking, so the report leaves out your pace and gives no band estimate, but it still shows your answer length, linking words, vocabulary and grammar range.
How long should I speak in IELTS speaking Part 2?
Aim for the full two minutes, and never stop before one. The examiner stops you at two minutes. In the mock test the timer counts down from 2:00, and the report tells you how long you actually spoke.
Can I take notes in IELTS speaking Part 2?
Yes. You get one minute to prepare, a pencil and paper, and you can look at your notes while you speak. Write keywords, not sentences. The mock test gives you a notes box for the same minute.
Does the mock test check my pronunciation?
No. A browser cannot judge pronunciation reliably, so the report does not score it. IELTS does not ask for a native accent, only for speech that is easy to follow. To practise sounds and stress, use the free pronunciation checker and shadowing practice.
Will my mock result match my real IELTS band?
It can differ. A real examiner also judges accuracy, pronunciation and how well you develop ideas, which counting words cannot capture, and asks their own follow-up questions. Take two or three mock tests and watch how your indicators change.
Is the IELTS speaking test different in Academic and General Training?
No. The Speaking test is the same in both.
Practise IELTS speaking every day
A mock shows you where you are. In Slova, Felix is a patient speaking partner: you answer out loud every day and get a correction after every answer.
Keep preparing for IELTS
Put your bands together, read how the test works, and see how others practise speaking.