An examiner who listens
Ask for a repeat, pause to think, or ask what a word means. The examiner understands and responds the way a real one would.
IELTS Speaking practice
Practice with an examiner who runs the test just like the real exam.
Same structure, same timing, same examiner wording. Speak naturally, and get an estimated band score with detailed feedback for every part.
- 3 parts · 11–14 minutes
- British examiner voices
- A band for every criterion
Choose your test
One part at a time, or the whole exam
The real test runs Part 1 → Part 2 → Part 3 in about 11–14 minutes. Focus on one part, or rehearse all three in order.
4–5 minPart 1 · InterviewQuestions about you, your work or studies, and everyday topics.
- Your name and introduction
- 2–3 familiar topics
- Short, natural answers
- 1 minute to make notes
- Speak for 1–2 minutes
- 1–2 follow-up questions
- Opinions and reasons
- Compare and predict
- Follow-up probes
- Same order and timing
- Scored part by part
- One overall band
Why Bandly
Everything a real examiner does, whenever you want to practice
Not a list of questions on a screen: a spoken exam that reacts to you, keeps real time, and tells you exactly how to improve.
Real exam timing
Exactly one minute to prepare in Part 2, two minutes to speak, and a polite interruption when time is up.
Part-by-part scores
A band for each part and each criterion, with evidence from your own words and stronger versions of your answers.
Two British examiners, two styles
Choose Emma or James. Exam style for real test conditions; Guided style with captions and pauses while you learn.
Test guide
New to the IELTS Speaking test?
Read how each part works, what the examiner does, and how your band is calculated, or watch the video to see how to practice from home.
- 1How each part worksTiming, question types and what a strong answer sounds like.
- 2What the examiner doesRepeats, follow-ups, interruptions, and what you can ask.
- 3How your band is calculatedFour criteria, part scores and official rounding.