Practicing for the IELTS Speaking test doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re aiming for a high band score or simply want to speak English more fluently, here are four creative and effective methods that will take your speaking skills to the next level.

Join Our Free IELTS Speaking Practice Discord

We host a growing Discord server where IELTS test takers from all over the world connect and practice speaking together. It’s free, flexible, and a fun way to get regular speaking practice in a supportive environment. Here are the benefits of joining our community there:

✅ Practice with real people
✅ Talk as long as you want, whenever you want
✅ No pressure – just improvement

Short Video Summarization

Choose a short video from a good YouTube channel like TED-Ed. Watch it, take notes, then summarize what you saw in your own words. Record yourself and listen back.

This activity is ideal for speaking part 2, as it helps you:

✔️ Get used to speaking at length 
✔️ Improve note-taking skills
✔️ Catch grammar or fluency mistakes
✔️ Build confidence in using complex ideas

It’s simple, powerful, and incredibly effective.

Using Chatbots

Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are available 24/7 for casual conversation practice. They’re great for building fluency and thinking on your feet.

⚠️ But be mindful:

• ❌ They can’t accurately evaluate your performance.

• ❌ Their nitpicking can erode your self-confidence over time.

• ❌ They aren’t real conversation partners, so for many people, talking to them is different from having a conversation with a person.

• ❌ They still have problems when it comes to logic and accuracy.

• ✅ Use them for daily warmups or casual chats

Take Mock Tests

Nothing prepares you better than a real mock test. It helps simulate the pressure and pace of the actual IELTS speaking exam. Make sure your mock test includes detailed feedback so you know:

• What you’ve improved

• What needs more work

• How close you are to your target band score

We offer online IELTS speaking mock tests with detailed written feedback reports along with the recording of the test for you to review any time you want. Book your spot and get started with your Speaking preparation.