LanguageCert Speaking practice test
In short
The LanguageCert Speaking test is a live, one-to-one interview with an examiner. The best practice is the same thing: a spoken interview, out loud, with follow-up questions. Proloquent's examiner runs every part of the test for Academic, General and SELT, then marks you on the official criteria a minute after you finish.
How the practice works
- The examiner speaks to you and listens to your answers, part by part, like the real test.
- It asks follow-up questions based on what you actually said, so you can't rely on memorised answers.
- Every part of the test is covered: the interview, role plays, the reading or picture task, and the long talk.
- About a minute after you finish, you get a level, a score on each official criterion, and what to fix next.
What you're marked on
Academic and General Speaking are marked on five criteria: Task Fulfilment & Communicative Effect, Coherence, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation, Intonation & Fluency. SELT Speaking & Listening replaces Task Fulfilment and Coherence with Interactive Communication & Task Fulfilment and Listening & Responding, and the result is Pass or Fail at your level. Your practice report uses the same criteria, so you know exactly which one is holding you back.
Why practise speaking out loud
Most candidates lose marks in Speaking through hesitation and short answers, not grammar. Reading model answers doesn't fix that; speaking under a little pressure does. A practice interview is the closest you can get to test day without booking one.
A sample Speaking report
What you see after a practice interview (Academic, example candidate).
Sample report for an example candidate. Yours is written about what you actually said or wrote.
A solid B2: task fulfilment & communicative effect is a strength; focus next on accuracy and range of grammar.
A solid B2 performance: you communicate clearly and complete every task. To move towards C1, link ideas more precisely, add a few complex structures, and keep talking through short pauses instead of stopping.
What’s working
Did you do what the task asked and get your message across clearly?
You answered every question fully and your role play reached a clear outcome. In Part 4 your presentation covered both points on the card, though the conclusion was rushed.
Do your ideas follow on logically and link together?
Your longer answers were easy to follow, but you leaned on 'and' and 'also' to link ideas. Try 'on the other hand', 'as a result' or 'that's partly why'.
How varied and how correct your choice of words is.
A good range for the topics, including 'commute', 'work-life balance' and 'cut down on'. Some repetition of 'very important' and 'nice'.
I try to cut down on screen time after work
· A natural phrasal verb, used correctly.
How clear your pronunciation is and how smoothly you speak.
Clear and easy to understand. You paused often mid-sentence to search for words, and your intonation stayed flat when giving opinions.
What to work on
How varied and how correct your grammar is.
Good control of past and present tenses, but recurring errors with conditionals ('if I would have more time') and few complex structures. This is what's holding your level back.
if I would have more time, I would join a gym
· Say 'if I had more time': no 'would' after 'if'.
Next steps
- Practise conditional sentences aloud: 'If I had more time, I would...'.
- Learn five linking phrases for contrast and result, and use two in every long answer.
- In Part 4, save 20 seconds of your talk for a clear conclusion.
FAQ
Is there a free LanguageCert Speaking practice test?
Yes. You can try a short interview on the demo page without an account, and a free account includes one more live interview (one Speaking part) with a scored report.
Does the AI examiner sound like the real test?
It follows the real structure: it asks the questions out loud, waits for your answer, and asks follow-ups.
Which LanguageCert exams can I practise?
LanguageCert Academic, LanguageCert General, and the ESOL SELT Speaking & Listening test at A1, A2 and B1.
How long does a practice interview take?
A few minutes. Each practice interview is one part of the Speaking test, as in the real exam. Practise all four parts to cover the whole test.
Do I need special equipment?
A browser and a microphone. Headphones and a quiet room give the most accurate marking.
Try a practice interview now
A short interview on the demo needs no account. Sign up free for a full one.