What your result looks like
Your level, three figures measured from your answer, what we noticed, and the one thing to work on first. This is a made-up example so you know what to expect.
Estimated speaking level
B1Intermediate
You can keep going on a familiar topic, describe what happened and give simple reasons for your opinions.
Words spoken
96words
Your pace
104words a minute
Longest run without pausing
6.5seconds
One thing to work on first
Speak in longer runs
The longest stretch without pausing was 6.5 seconds. Longer runs are what a listener hears as fluency.
What we noticed
- You linked ideas with words like because and so.
- You gave an example to back up what you said.
What this test can and cannot tell you
It estimates your level on the CEFR scale, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient). Many English courses and exams use this scale to describe what someone can do.
We judge your language, meaning the words and sentences you use. We do not mark you down for an accent.
It is an estimate from one short sample, not a certificate or an exam score. A longer conversation tells us much more.
Your recording is private. We do not publish or share it. If you do not save it to an account, we delete the recording and the result after 7 days.
If you save it
A free Speakle account turns this recording into a full coach report: what you did well, what to fix first, and practice that starts at your level. The free plan includes one scored speaking session every day.
How the english speaking test works
About a minute, free, no account and an instant result. Three steps:
- Press record and answer one everyday question out loud, for 30 to 90 seconds.
- Speakle listens to the words and sentences you used and how smoothly you put them together.
- You get an estimated CEFR level straight away, with notes on what we heard and what to work on first.
What your CEFR level means
The CEFR scale runs from A1 to C2 and is used by courses and exams around the world to describe what a learner can do. Here is what each level looks like when you speak.
| Level | Name | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner | Introduce yourself and answer simple questions about familiar things. |
| A2 | Elementary | Handle short everyday exchanges: shopping, directions, your work and family. |
| B1 | Intermediate | Keep a conversation going on familiar topics, and explain plans and opinions. |
| B2 | Upper intermediate | Talk with fluency and spontaneity, and argue a point clearly. |
| C1 | Advanced | Speak flexibly for work and study, with well-organised detail. |
| C2 | Proficient | Express fine shades of meaning with ease, in almost any situation. |
Questions people ask
Is this English speaking test really free?
Yes. There is no account, no card and no limit on retakes. You only create an account if you want to save the result and turn it into daily practice.
How accurate is a one-question speaking test?
It is an estimate from one short answer, and a good first reading of where you stand. For a steadier picture, take it again with a different question, or do a few scored sessions in the app, which listen to much more of your speech.
Will my accent lower my score?
No. The test judges the English you use: your words, your sentences and how you connect them. Everybody has an accent, and it is not marked down.
Is this the same as an IELTS speaking test?
No. It is not an official exam or certificate. It estimates your level on the CEFR scale, which many courses and exams use to describe what a speaker can do. Speakle also has IELTS speaking practice inside the app.
What happens to my recording?
It stays private and is never published or shared. If you do not save it to an account, the recording and the result are deleted automatically after 7 days.
More free English tests
Each one takes a few minutes, needs no account and shows a different side of your English.
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From a level to speaking with confidence
A test tells you where you stand. Speaking every day is what moves you. Speakle gives you a scored speaking session every day on the free plan, live AI video coaches for interviews, debates and travel, practice with other learners on video, and a course from A1 to C2, explained in your own language. Start practising free, or see how Speakle compares with other English speaking apps.
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