Full Speaking Test

Speaking · Speaking Mock Tests

3 parts · Lesson 1 of 1 · 50 XP

Part 1 · Interview (4–5 minutes)

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. ## EXAMPLE Clothes + How important are clothes and fashion to you? [Why/Why not?] * What kind of clothes do you dislike? [Why?] * How different are the clothes you wear now from those you wore 10 years ago? + What do you think the clothes we wear say about us?

FrameworkExtend every answer: Statement → Reason → Example

StatementA direct answer in one sentence — no hedging.

ReasonWhy you feel that way; introduce with "because" or "the main reason is".

ExampleOne quick personal example or habit to ground the answer.

Your voice

Record your answer

Self-assessment

After listening back, rate each criterion (5–9)

Fluency & coherence

Natural pace, minimal hesitation, ideas flow logically.

Lexical resource

Variety of vocabulary, idiomatic phrasing, topic-specific terms.

Grammatical range & accuracy

Variety of structures, correct tense/agreement.

Pronunciation

Clear sounds, stress, and intonation across the answer.

Band 8 sample

Read a high-scoring response after you've recorded yours

Record your own answer first (or tap “Show anyway” if you just want to study the sample).
The sample is 253 words — roughly 2 minute(s) of natural speaking.