B2 Speaking Practice
Record your response — get instant examiner feedback.
Feedback covers fluency, vocabulary, grammar and band score.
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How it works
- → Read the question and press record
- → Speak your answer — works on all browsers
- → Your speech is transcribed, then assessed by an examiner
- → Feedback covers fluency, vocabulary, grammar and band score
B2 Speaking — what you need to know
These B2 speaking sessions cover all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test: Part 1 familiar interview questions (home, work, hobbies), Part 2 individual long turn with a cue card and one minute to prepare, and Part 3 abstract discussion questions. Your spoken response is transcribed using Whisper and assessed against the four IELTS criteria — Fluency, Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation.
Unlike most speaking practice tools, this gives you a written PASS/FAIL verdict and a band score estimate for every response. The examiner feedback is specific — it tells you which criterion is dragging your score down and how to fix it, not just whether you passed. Recording yourself and reading the feedback is one of the fastest ways to move from B1 to B2 speaking level.
B2 speaking — frequently asked questions
What is the IELTS speaking test format?
IELTS Speaking has three parts: Part 1 (a general interview on familiar topics, 4-5 minutes), Part 2 (an individual long turn using a cue card, 3-4 minutes — you have 1 minute to prepare) and Part 3 (a discussion of abstract topics related to Part 2, 4-5 minutes). The whole test takes 11-14 minutes with a trained examiner.
How is B2 speaking assessed in IELTS?
IELTS speaking is assessed on four criteria: Fluency and Coherence (can you speak at length without long pauses?), Lexical Resource (range and accuracy of vocabulary), Grammatical Range and Accuracy (use of complex structures), and Pronunciation (clarity and natural rhythm). Band 5.5 requires competence in all four areas.
What does Band 5.5 speaking sound like?
At Band 5.5 you can discuss familiar and some abstract topics, maintain fluency with some repetition or hesitation, use a range of vocabulary with occasional inaccuracy, and produce some complex sentences with errors. Pronunciation is generally clear and does not impede understanding.
Can I practise IELTS speaking on my phone?
Yes. These sessions use your phone or laptop microphone to record your response, then transcribe and assess it automatically. Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge all support audio recording — the tool works in all modern browsers on both Android and iOS.
How can I improve my IELTS speaking score?
Extend answers with reasons and examples — one-sentence answers score poorly on Fluency and Coherence. Use discourse markers ("However", "On the other hand", "For example") to organise ideas. Record yourself regularly — hearing your own speech is one of the fastest ways to identify weak areas. Aim for 1-2 minutes when answering Part 2 cue cards.
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