Daniel James
Former IELTS Speaking Examiner, 2017–2024
Understand what’s holding back your IELTS Speaking band. Know what to work on next.
Choose the assessment that suits you, or start with a free test.
Choose your assessment
Four options, each adding more of Daniel’s expert input. Choose one to see the details and book.
- Step 1 of 4
AI Speaking Test
AI testAI band score
One full IELTS Speaking test (all 3 parts, 11 to 14 minutes) with an instant AI band estimate.
- A band estimate for each of the 4 criteria
- Written feedback that quotes your own answers
- An estimate, not an official IELTS score
Turnaround Instant
Book now: AI Speaking Test - Step 2 of 4
Human Band Score
AI testHuman band score
Daniel listens to your whole test and gives you an accurate band.
- Evaluated personally by Daniel
- Overall band plus a band for each of the 4 criteria
Turnaround 24 to 48 hours
Book now: Human Band Score - Step 3 of 4
Band Score + Feedback
AI testHuman band scoreWritten feedback
Everything in Human Band Score, plus a written examiner report.
- What held your band back in each criterion
- Specific steps to reach your next band
Turnaround 48 to 72 hours
Book now: Band Score + Feedback - Step 4 of 4
Live 1-to-1 Mock Test with Daniel
Human testHuman band scoreSpoken feedback
45 minutes live on Zoom: a full IELTS Speaking test run exactly like exam day.
- Your band and spoken feedback straight after the test
- A written summary after the session
Turnaround 45-minute live session
Book now: Live 1-to-1 Mock Test with Daniel
Not sure yet? · Free
Take the free 2-minute AI speaking test
- Free, and takes just 2 minutes
- Experience the speaking simulation
- Decide on an assessment afterwards
Needs a free account. A short practice run, not a full IELTS test or an official band score.
What shapes your speaking band
Your speaking is scored on four criteria, each assessed separately. Your overall band comes from all four.
Fluency and CoherenceHow smoothly you speak and link your ideas.
Lexical ResourceHow well you use vocabulary.
Grammatical Range and AccuracyHow varied and correct your sentences are.
PronunciationHow easily you can be understood.