🗣️ Self-Assessment

Speaking Assessment Checklist

Select the description that best matches your performance in each criterion, then calculate your estimated band score.

Rate yourself on each criterion

1. Fluency & Coherence

How smoothly and clearly you speak — flow, pace, and logical connection of ideas.

5.5 Frequent hesitation and repetition; ideas not always connected 6.0 Some hesitation; can maintain flow but not always smooth 6.5 Speaks at length with occasional hesitation and some self-correction 7.0 Generally fluent with only occasional hesitation; ideas well linked 8.0 Speaks effortlessly and logically; very few hesitations 9.0 Fully fluent and coherent; natural and spontaneous

2. Lexical Resource

Your vocabulary — range, accuracy, and ability to paraphrase.

5.5 Limited vocabulary; frequent repetition or incorrect use 6.0 Adequate vocabulary; may struggle with uncommon topics 6.5 Can paraphrase and vary language with some minor errors 7.0 Uses a wide range of vocabulary effectively with rare errors 8.0 Very good range and flexibility; includes idiomatic usage 9.0 Full command of vocabulary; precise, idiomatic, and natural use

3. Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Variety of grammatical structures and how accurately you use them.

5.5 Basic sentence forms; frequent errors and limited control 6.0 Some complex structures attempted but with errors 6.5 Mix of simple and complex sentences with occasional errors 7.0 Frequent use of complex grammar with few mistakes 8.0 Accurate and flexible use of complex grammar; rare slips 9.0 Consistently accurate; wide range; natural grammar usage

4. Pronunciation

Clarity of speech — stress, intonation, rhythm, and ease of understanding.

5.5 Pronunciation frequently causes misunderstanding 6.0 Generally clear; occasional mispronunciations 6.5 Mostly clear and understandable; minor issues 7.0 Easy to understand with natural rhythm and intonation 8.0 Natural intonation; rare mispronunciations 9.0 Fully native-like pronunciation and control of intonation

Please select a band for all four criteria before calculating.

Estimated Speaking Band

This is based on your self-assessment across the four criteria. For an official score, practise with a qualified IELTS tutor.

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