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IELTS Speaking Practice With an AI Avatar Examiner

The IELTS Speaking test is a face-to-face interview lasting 11 to 14 minutes, divided into three parts and scored on four criteria: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. The IELTS Bro replaces the human interlocutor with a streamed AI avatar examiner that asks unscripted follow-up questions based on what you actually say, then returns a transcript and a band estimate for each criterion.

The three parts of IELTS Speaking

Every IELTS Speaking test follows the same structure regardless of test centre or country.

PartLengthWhat happens
Part 1 — Introduction4–5 minutesIdentity check, then short questions on familiar topics such as work, study, home, hobbies and daily routine
Part 2 — Long turn3–4 minutesA cue card with a topic and four bullet points, one minute of preparation, then 1–2 minutes of uninterrupted speech, followed by one or two rounding-off questions
Part 3 — Discussion4–5 minutesAbstract, opinion-based questions thematically linked to the Part 2 topic

The four Speaking assessment criteria

Fluency and Coherence: whether you speak at length without unnatural hesitation and organise ideas logically with appropriate linking.

Lexical Resource: the range and precision of your vocabulary, including collocation, paraphrase and idiomatic language used naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: the variety of sentence structures you attempt and how many of them are error-free.

Pronunciation: intelligibility, along with stress, rhythm and intonation. A regional accent is not penalised; being difficult to follow is.

How to raise your Speaking band

Most candidates plateau because they rehearse answers rather than rehearse speaking.

  1. Record a full three-part test before changing anything, so you have a baseline to compare against.
  2. Extend Part 1 answers to two or three sentences — one-word answers cap Fluency and Coherence.
  3. Use the one-minute Part 2 preparation to note four bullet points, not full sentences.
  4. In Part 3, state a position, give a reason, then give an example; abstract questions reward structure over vocabulary.
  5. Review the transcript for repeated fillers and repeated grammar errors, and fix one pattern at a time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the IELTS Speaking test?

Between 11 and 14 minutes in total: 4 to 5 minutes for Part 1, 3 to 4 minutes for Part 2 including one minute of preparation, and 4 to 5 minutes for Part 3.

Can I practise IELTS Speaking without a partner?

Yes. The AI avatar examiner conducts the complete interview, asks follow-up questions generated from your actual answers rather than a fixed script, and scores you against the four official criteria.

Does my accent affect my IELTS Speaking score?

No. Pronunciation is scored on how easily you can be understood, together with stress, rhythm and intonation. A regional accent is not penalised as long as your speech is intelligible.

What happens if I go blank during IELTS Speaking Part 2?

Keep speaking. Paraphrase the bullet points on the cue card, add an example or a personal anecdote, and use the full two minutes. Silence costs more marks in Fluency and Coherence than an imperfect sentence does in Grammatical Range and Accuracy.

Is IELTS Speaking the same for Academic and General Training?

Yes. The Speaking and Listening papers are identical for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Only Reading and Writing differ.