Level B2 (approx. band 5.5-6.5) · Academic and General Training Most learners practise single questions, but never hear a whole test or learn how answers are judged. In this episode you hear a complete, original mock Speaking test: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. The candidate is a typical mid-level speaker. In this episode: • How this mock works • Mock part 1 with commentary • Mock part 2 with commentary • Mock part 3 with commentary • Model • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • Four criteria, three parts, one average across the whole test. • In Part 1, answer directly, then add one reason or detail. • Cover every point on the card, and keep going until the examiner stops you. • In Part 3, give an opinion, a reason, an example and, ideally, a consequence. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.