Speaking simulator
Cambridge IELTS Speaking
Practice all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test against a voice examiner. The full test produces a graded report scored against the official band descriptors. No audio is stored.
Test format
3 parts
Interview · Long turn · Discussion
Total length
11–14 min
Same as the official test
Scoring
Band 0–9
Three of four official criteria
Privacy
Transcript only
Audio never persisted
Choose a part to practice
Each part can be run on its own. Most candidates start with Part 1.
Part 1~5 min
Introduction & Interview
Examiner asks short questions about familiar topics — home, work, study, hobbies.
- A 4–5 minute conversation. Three topic clusters, ~3 questions each.
- Fluency, lexical range on familiar topics, basic accuracy.
Part 2~4 min
Long Turn (Cue Card)
You receive a cue card. 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes uninterrupted.
- Cue card topic, 1 min prep with notes, 1–2 min monologue, 1 follow-up.
- Coherence, vocabulary range, pronunciation, ability to extend.
Part 3~5 min
Discussion
Abstract discussion related to your Part 2 topic. Expect "why", "how", "should we" questions.
- A 4–5 minute back-and-forth on broader themes.
- Argument development, complex grammar, abstract vocabulary.
What to expect
Realistic timing
Each part runs for the same duration as the official Cambridge band. Your time-remaining counter is visible throughout.
Natural turn-taking
Mic stays open. Interrupt the examiner if you need to — this is how real IELTS examiners are trained to handle it.
Examiner stays neutral
No coaching, no scores, no hints during the test. The examiner's job is to elicit speech, not to teach.
Tips before you begin
- 01Use a quiet room and a good microphone. Cleaner audio means fewer re-prompts from the examiner.
- 02Speak in full sentences. Short "yes / no" answers cap your fluency score — extend with "because…", "for example…".
- 03In Part 2, use the 1-minute prep window. Sketch four bullet points on paper before you start the long turn.
- 04In Part 3, don't be afraid to disagree with the question's framing. Examiners reward critical engagement.