🗣️ IELTS Speaking Assessment Checklist

1. Fluency & Coherence

Band	Description	Select
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, some self-correction
7.0	Generally fluent, occasional hesitation, ideas are well linked
8.0	Speaks effortlessly and logically, very few hesitations
9.0	Fully fluent and coherent, natural and spontaneous

2. Lexical Resource

Band	Description	Select
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

Band	Description	Select
5.5	Basic sentence forms, frequent errors, limited control
6.0	Some complex structures attempted but with errors
6.5	Mix of simple and complex sentences with occasional grammar 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

Band	Description	Select
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 some natural rhythm and intonation
8.0	Natural intonation, rare mispronunciations
9.0	Fully native-like pronunciation and control of intonation