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Speaking Bands in Plain English — B2–C2
IELTS Speaking · reference.
Type GuideLevel B2–C2Age Teens (11–17) and Adults (18+)Skill SpeakingExam IELTS
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What’s inside
- A clear, printable handout for the student
- Tables, examples and practice items where useful
- A teacher’s page with teaching points and a short lesson routine
- Written for online one-to-one IELTS teaching
A look inside
- Four criteria
- What each band feels like (simplified)
- Quick wins
Speaking Test Day Guide
Fifteen Common Writing Errors
First Lesson Diagnostic
Linking Words and Cohesion
Listening Strategies and Dictation Set
Reading Strategies and Score Table