Soulful IELTS Speaking Simulator

Introduction and Interview

The examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies, and interests.

Topic: Work & Studies 4-5 Minutes

Question 1
Do you work or are you a student?
Question 2
What do you like most about your current routine?
Question 3
Is there anything you would like to change about your work or studies?
Question 4
What are your future career plans?

Long Turn (Cue Card)

You have 1 minute to prepare and up to 2 minutes to speak. You may use the scratchpad to take notes.

Describe a challenging goal you set for yourself and successfully achieved.

You should say:

What the goal was
Why you decided to set this goal
What difficulties you faced along the way

And explain how you felt when you finally achieved it.

01:00

Preparation Time

Scratchpad

Two-Way Discussion

The examiner will ask further questions connected to the topic in Part 2, focusing on more abstract issues and ideas.

🏮 Topic: Goal Setting & Success 4-5 Minutes

Question 1
Why do some people find it difficult to achieve the goals they set for themselves?
Question 2
How has the definition of success changed in your country over the last few decades?
Question 3
Do you think schools should teach children how to set realistic goals?
Question 4
Is it better to have long-term goals or focus only on short-term achievements?

Self-Assessment Tool

Listen back to your recordings and check the criteria you successfully met based on official IELTS descriptors.

4-Criteria Diagnostic

Soulful IELTS Framework

Estimated Band

0.0

1. Fluency & Coherence

Speaks at length without noticeable effort or hesitation. Ideas are connected logically using linking words (moreover, however). Avoids long pauses, self-correction, or going off-topic.

2. Lexical Resource

Uses a wide range of vocabulary accurately and flexibly. Paraphrases effectively when a specific word is forgotten. Uses idiomatic expressions and collocations naturally.

3. Grammatical Range

Mixes simple, compound, and complex sentences seamlessly. Demonstrates accurate use of tenses (past, present perfect, future). Majority of sentences are error-free; no systemic basic errors.

4. Pronunciation

Speech is clear and can be easily understood without strain. Uses word and sentence stress correctly to highlight meaning. Demonstrates natural intonation (rising/falling naturally).