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The IELTS Speaking test is a 11-14 minute face-to-face interview with an examiner that assesses your spoken English proficiency. It's divided into three distinct parts, each testing different aspects of your communication ability.
Whether you're taking IELTS Academic or General Training, the Speaking test format is identical. Your performance is scored on four criteria: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation.
Understanding what examiners look for at each band level is essential for targeted improvement. Verborise's AI coaching analyzes your responses against these exact criteria, showing you precisely where you're scoring and how to improve.
Familiar topics about yourself, your home, work, studies, and interests. Quick, natural responses expected.
Speak for 1-2 minutes on a cue card topic. Tests your ability to organize and develop an extended response.
Abstract questions linked to Part 2. Demonstrate analytical thinking and express complex opinions.
The IELTS Speaking test is assessed on four equally-weighted criteria. Each contributes 25% to your final Speaking band score. Understanding these criteria is the first step to improvement.
| Criterion | What Examiners Assess | Band 7 Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Fluency & Coherence | Speech flow, logical organization, use of connectors | Speak at length without noticeable effort; use discourse markers naturally |
| Lexical Resource | Vocabulary range, precision, collocation | Use less common vocabulary; paraphrase effectively; some awareness of style |
| Grammatical Range | Sentence complexity, accuracy, variety | Use complex structures frequently; majority of sentences error-free |
| Pronunciation | Clarity, intonation, word stress, connected speech | Wide range of features; generally easy to understand throughout |
Verborise analyzes your responses against all four criteria, providing specific scores and feedback for each. This targeted approach helps you identify exactly which areas need work.
Unlike generic speaking apps that give vague feedback like "improve your vocabulary," Verborise shows you exactly what to say differently. Here's a real example of the Band 7 upgrade coaching:
Techniques Used:
• "tend to prefer" - Hedging expression (shows sophistication)
• "smaller circle" - More precise vocabulary
• "as this allows for" - Relative clause for complexity
• "Quality over quantity" - Idiomatic expression
This specific, actionable feedback is what separates effective IELTS preparation from generic practice. You learn the exact techniques that examiners reward at Band 7 and above.
Verborise includes a comprehensive library of 80 IELTS Speaking prompts covering all three parts of the test. The prompts are based on real exam topics and regularly updated to reflect current IELTS question patterns.
Home & accommodation, work & studies, hobbies & interests, daily routines, food & cooking, weather, transportation, technology, health & fitness, childhood memories.
Describe a person, place, event, object, experience, achievement, challenge, decision, book/film, memorable journey, and more. Full cue card format with bullet points.
Society & culture, education systems, technology impact, environmental issues, work-life balance, globalization, media influence, future predictions.
The smart practice system tracks which prompts you've completed and ensures you don't repeat questions until you've practiced the full range. This builds comprehensive exam readiness.
Improvement requires measurement. Verborise provides detailed progress tracking specifically designed for IELTS preparation:
See your estimated band score after each practice session, with breakdown by the four IELTS criteria.
Track your band scores over time. Visualize improvement and identify patterns in your performance.
Understand which criteria need the most work. Focus your practice where it matters most.
Students typically see measurable improvement within 2-3 weeks of consistent daily practice. The key is targeted practice with specific feedback, not just volume of speaking.
Reaching Band 7 and above requires specific language techniques that examiners are trained to recognize. Verborise coaching teaches you these techniques with practical examples:
Natural connectors like "however," "having said that," "what I find interesting is" that show sophisticated language control.
Phrases like "tend to," "arguably," "to some extent" that demonstrate nuanced thinking and academic register.
Relative clauses, conditionals, passive voice, and perfect tenses woven naturally into responses.
Replacing common words (good→beneficial, bad→detrimental) with precise vocabulary that demonstrates range.
Verborise IELTS Speaking practice is designed for test-takers at various stages of preparation:
Currently at Band 5-6, aiming for Band 7+: The Band 7 upgrade coaching shows you exactly what language features to add. You'll learn the techniques that differentiate good speakers from excellent ones.
Self-study IELTS candidates: Without a tutor, it's hard to know if your answers are actually improving. Verborise provides the structured feedback you'd get from an experienced IELTS teacher.
Those with limited speaking practice opportunities: If you don't have English speakers to practice with, AI practice fills this gap. Record as many responses as you need without scheduling constraints.
Test date approaching: With limited time, you need efficient practice. Focus on the specific techniques that will move your score, not generic conversation practice.
IELTS Speaking Practice is available on the Starter plan ($14.99/month) and above. The Starter plan is specifically designed for IELTS and interview preparation.
7 days to explore the platform. 2 practice sessions per day. Try IELTS Speaking to see if it works for you.
Full IELTS Speaking module. 5 sessions/day. 60 min AI coaching/month. Band 7 technique breakdowns.
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Not sure what to practice? Start with our complete IELTS Speaking Topics list or master Part 2 cue card strategies. For more guides, visit our free guides hub.
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