Listen to a Band 9 Candidate: a Complete New IELTS Speaking Test, Parts 1, 2 and 3 (2026)

A complete IELTS-style Speaking test with a Band 9 candidate, from the first question to the last: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, at a clear, steady pace you can follow. Part 1 is about work and hobbies, eating out and the sea. In Part 2 the candidate describes a journey that was difficult but worth the effort, and Part 3 is a discussion of travel and tourism. The useful phrases turn gold on screen as they are said, so you can note them down and use them in your own answers. How to practise with this video 1. Pause after each question from the examiner and answer it yourself, out loud. 2. In Part 2, pause the video for your own minute of preparation, then talk for one to two minutes. 3. Compare your answer with the candidate's: what did the Band 9 answer add that yours did not? 4. Pick three gold phrases and use them in your next practice. 5. Shadow one answer: play it, pause, and say it back at the same pace. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:10 Part 1: Interview (work and hobbies, eating out, the sea) 4:42 Part 2: Cue card and long turn 7:29 Part 3: Discussion 10:52 End Part 2 cue card Describe a journey that was difficult but worth the effort. You should say: where you were going how you travelled what made the journey difficult and explain why it was worth the effort. Message us on WhatsApp: 01317749265 Follow BayRen: Facebook:   / bayrenedu   TikTok:   / bayren_education   Instagram:   / bayrenedu   This is an original practice test written by BayRen in the IELTS format. It is not an official IELTS test. IELTS is a registered trademark of the British Council, IDP IELTS and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who do not endorse this video. The questions and answers were written and checked by BayRen. #ielts #ieltspreparation #ieltsspeaking #BayRenEducation