Can a partner give me an IELTS Speaking band score?
Nov 3, 2026
Short answer
Not a reliable one. The published descriptors are written for certificated examiners, and a candidate must fully fit the positive features of a band before it applies, which is a high bar for a friend to judge. What a partner can do is record evidence against the same four criteria, so you can see whether a fix is...
Not a reliable one. The published descriptors are written for certificated examiners, and a candidate must fully fit the positive features of a band before it applies, which is a high bar for a friend to judge. What a partner can do is record evidence against the same four criteria, so you can see whether a fix is holding, session after session.
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