This free IELTS Speaking mock test runs all three parts of the Speaking test in your browser, with the official timings. You answer Part 1 questions about familiar topics, prepare a cue card for one minute and talk for up to two minutes, then discuss wider questions in Part 3. There is no sign-up. If you allow the microphone, the whole test is recorded on your device so you can listen back and check your answers against the four IELTS criteria.
Take the IELTS Speaking mock test
Find a quiet place and allow about 15 minutes. Speak out loud as if an examiner were listening, and keep going until the test moves you on.
The recording stays in this browser and is not uploaded. It disappears when you leave the page. If the microphone is blocked, you can still take the test without recording.
Your mock test is finished
Now score yourself with the self-check below, or get a band estimate on the four criteria with a free PrepEx Speaking task. For a teacher’s view, book a 30-minute live speaking mock.
How the mock test works
The mock follows the official IELTS Speaking format: 11–14 minutes in three parts, with the same test for Academic and General Training.
- Part 1, about 4–5 minutes: nine questions on three everyday topics. Answer each one, then select Next question. Give a direct answer with a reason or an example, not a single word.
- Part 2, 3–4 minutes: read the cue card and make notes for one minute. The two-minute talk starts automatically, or earlier if you are ready, and stops when the time is up. Then answer one short follow-up question.
- Part 3, about 4–5 minutes: five discussion questions linked to the Part 2 topic. Explain your opinion and develop it with reasons, comparisons or examples.
The real test is a conversation with an examiner, who reads the questions aloud and may ask you to say more. Here you read the questions yourself, so speak to an imaginary listener rather than reading silently. If you want a person to play the examiner, use the same questions with a study partner: our guide to finding an IELTS speaking partner includes a session plan.
How to get a band score for your mock test
This page does not give an automatic band score. A recording of your whole test is still the best material for three ways of getting one:
| Option | What you get | Cost and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Score yourself | Use the self-check and the band 6 and band 7 comparison to find your weakest criterion. | Free. You are judging your own speaking, so treat it as a rough guide. |
| PrepEx AI feedback | Record a Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 task and get estimated bands for the four criteria with comments. The free IELTS diagnostic also includes Speaking. | Free account: sample tasks and two IELTS practice sessions per UTC day; the first diagnostic is free. IELTS Pro unlocks all topics and full Speaking tests. |
| A teacher | A 30-minute live speaking mock on Google Meet with an IELTS teacher, including feedback. | Paid per session, with a lower member price for IELTS Pro. |
Every automated or teacher band you get before test day is a practice estimate, not an official IELTS result. Our article Is ChatGPT accurate for IELTS Speaking? explains what AI scores can and cannot tell you.
Score yourself after the test
Listen to your recording once for meaning, then again with these questions. They follow the four official criteria. Write down a time and a short example for each problem you find.
| Criterion | Ask yourself |
|---|---|
| Fluency and coherence | Did I keep going without long searches for words? Did my Part 1 answers go beyond one sentence? Could a listener follow how my ideas connected? |
| Lexical resource | Did I repeat the same words? When I did not know a word, could I explain the idea another way? |
| Grammatical range and accuracy | Did I use past forms for past events? Did I try longer sentences, and did mistakes change the meaning? |
| Pronunciation | Which words would a listener need to hear twice? Did my stress and rhythm help or hide the important words? |
Choose one problem to fix, then take a different mock test and listen for the same thing. One change at a time is easier to hear than five.
All IELTS Speaking mock test questions
These original questions were written by the PrepEx IELTS Team for practice. They are not recalled exam questions or predictions. Use them with a timer and a partner, or open them before you start to choose a test.
Mock test 1: helping people
Part 1
Work or studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- What do you enjoy most about it?
- Is there anything you would like to change about it?
Mornings
- Are you a morning person?
- What is the first thing you do after you wake up?
- Did you have the same morning routine when you were a child?
Maps and directions
- Do you use maps on your phone?
- Have you ever got lost in a new place?
- Is it easy to give directions to visitors in your town?
Part 2 cue card
Describe a time you helped someone you did not know.
You should say:
- who the person was
- where you were
- what you did
and explain how you felt afterwards.
Follow-up question: Do you often help people in this way?
Part 3
Helping strangers
- Why are some people more willing to help strangers than others?
- Do people in cities help each other less than people in small towns?
- Should schools encourage children to volunteer in their community?
Technology and help
- How has technology changed the way people ask for help?
- Could online communities ever replace help from neighbours?
Mock test 2: towns and public places
Part 1
Home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Which room do you spend the most time in?
- Would you like to move somewhere else in the future?
Weather
- What kind of weather do you like best?
- Does the weather change your mood?
- Do people in your country talk about the weather a lot?
Music
- When do you usually listen to music?
- Did you learn to play an instrument at school?
- Has the music you like changed over the years?
Part 2 cue card
Describe a place in your town or city that you think could be improved.
You should say:
- where it is
- what it is like now
- what you would change
and explain why this change would help people.
Follow-up question: Do you think it will change soon?
Part 3
Public spaces
- What makes a public space popular with local people?
- Should cities spend more money on parks or on public transport?
- Who should decide how a neighbourhood changes: residents or local government?
Towns in the future
- How might towns change in the next twenty years?
- Is it better to repair old buildings or to build new ones?
Mock test 3: learning skills
Part 1
Reading
- Do you enjoy reading?
- What did you like reading when you were younger?
- Do you prefer printed books or reading on a screen?
Lunch
- What do you usually have for lunch?
- Do you ever cook for other people?
- Is there any food you did not like as a child but enjoy now?
Photos
- Do you take a lot of photos?
- What do you do with the photos you take?
- Do you like having your photo taken?
Part 2 cue card
Describe a skill that took you a long time to learn.
You should say:
- what the skill is
- when you started learning it
- what made it difficult
and explain how you feel about it now.
Follow-up question: Would you like to teach this skill to someone else?
Part 3
Learning new skills
- Why do some people give up when they are learning something new?
- Is it better to learn a skill from a teacher or from online videos?
- Which skills will be most important for young people in the future?
Patience and practice
- Are people today less patient than in the past?
- Which matters more for success, talent or practice?
For more practice with complete sample answers, use the 24 Part 1 questions, six Part 2 cue cards and 18 Part 3 questions by Kate Feng, or read the full IELTS Speaking test guide.
Make the mock feel like the real test
- Do the whole test in one go. Pausing to plan Part 1 or Part 3 answers removes the pressure you are practising for.
- In Part 2, use the minute for short notes, not sentences, and keep talking until you are stopped.
- Practise asking for help in English. In the real test you can ask the examiner to repeat or clarify a question, and the British Council says this will not affect your score.
- Do not memorise answers to these questions. Examiners are trained to recognise rehearsed responses, and these can limit your score.
- Take a different mock each time, and compare recordings from week to week rather than day to day.
IELTS Speaking mock test questions answered
Is this IELTS Speaking mock test free?
Yes. The timed mock tests on this page are free and need no account.
Does the mock test give me a band score?
Not automatically. You can score yourself with the four-criterion self-check, get AI band estimates by recording a free PrepEx Speaking task, or book a live mock with a teacher. All of these are practice estimates, not official IELTS results.
How long does the IELTS Speaking mock test take?
About 11–14 minutes, like the real test: Part 1 lasts about 4–5 minutes, Part 2 lasts 3–4 minutes including one minute to prepare, and Part 3 lasts about 4–5 minutes.
Is my recording uploaded or saved?
No. The recording is created in your browser for you to play back and is not sent to PrepEx. It is removed when you leave or reload the page.
Can I take the mock test on my phone?
Yes. It works in current mobile browsers. Allow microphone access when your browser asks, or turn recording off and practise without it.
Is this the same as the real IELTS Speaking test?
It follows the official format and timings, but the real test is a face-to-face interview with an examiner, or a video call for IELTS Online. The examiner reads the questions and may ask you to say more, which a self-run mock cannot do.
Can I use these questions with a speaking partner?
Yes. Your partner can read the questions and keep time while you answer, then swap roles with a different mock test.
How accurate are AI band scores for IELTS Speaking?
Treat them as estimates. A tool built against the IELTS criteria can point you to a weak area, but no automated score is an official result. A general chatbot that reads a typed or transcribed answer has no sound to judge your pronunciation from.
How often should I take a speaking mock test?
Once a week is a useful rhythm for most learners. Practise single parts on the other days, and use each mock to check whether the one problem you worked on has improved.
Sources and editorial note
The format and timings follow IELTS’s Speaking test format; the self-check follows the Speaking key assessment criteria; advice about repeating questions and memorised answers comes from the British Council’s Speaking preparation page. These sources were checked on 14 October 2026.
The PrepEx IELTS Team wrote the mock tests and this guide. PrepEx is independent of the British Council, IDP and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.