FAQ
Some of the most frequently asked questions
General
How does IELTS Speak Easy differ from other IELTS preparation apps? IELTS speak easy offers a unique approach by providing voice/text input correction, a high band version, and feedback tailored to your responses.
How can I use your App to improve my speaking? The App’s main focus is to help you improve your vocabulary and grammar. More details on how to use the App can be found in our 'blog' section. The App also allows you to practise your speaking anywhere and at any time and this can help improve your confidence and familiarity with the exam.
How much actual speaking practise can I do with the paid version? We recommend doing 15-minute sessions every day and this equates to 450 minutes of speech input for the month. Per day this is roughly 2 full IETLS exams, 30 part 1 questions, 10-15 part 2 questions, OR 15-25 part 3 questions. Of course, all of these figures will depend on the length of your responses.
What is the purpose of text inputs? Text inputs are done using your keyboard or ‘voice typing’ handled exclusively by Andriod OS. It is not as accurate as our voice recognition software and there can be some problems with autocorrect etc. Furthermore, the timed response functionality is turned off during text inputs.
What is the recommended duration for speaking practice in each part? Recommended durations are 20-30 seconds for Part 1, 1-2 minutes for Part 2, and 30-60 seconds for Part 3. Please note that, if your response is too short then feedback will not be given.
How does the correction/rephrase/feedback help improve student’s band score? The correction is a great way to improve your grammar by comparing your response to a similar response at a similar level. The rephrasing uses your response and incorporates band 8-9 vocabulary and collocations. This is like your perfect answer and is a great way to improve your vocabulary. The feedback provides some additional information on vocabulary and grammar that should prove useful. Although all of these functions work with the text input, the speech input is highly recommended for a better overall experience.
Subcription and Payment
How does the subscription model work? IELTS Speak Easy follows a one-time payment model for a month. This is a NON-RECURRING expense.
Why did you use a 1-month Subscription model? There are two main reasons. First, one month should be enough to help you improve your IELTS speaking performance and you are unlikely to need the App after the test. Second, we use the latest technology to assess your speaking parts and this is costly so, by limiting users to a one-month period, we can keep the cost of the App down.
What is included in the paid version of the app? The paid version of the app includes 450 minutes of speech input (approximately 15 minutes per day) and 3,000 text inputs. The IELTS speaking test usually lasts 11-14 minutes which translates to about 7-8 minutes of student talk time. Therefore, you could comfortably practice two IELTS tests worth of questions per day with the paid version.
What is included in the free version? The free version is fairly limited due to our costs. Therefore, we offer 10 minutes of speech input and 50 text inputs before you will have to subscribe in order to continue using the service
What is the process for payment? Payments are processed by Google Play’s billing system. After you initiate the purchase process, you will be prompted to enter your payment information and confirm the transaction. The payment information is processed exclusively in the Google Play system. After the app receives the payment confirmation, it grants you access to a subscription.
Features
Can I review my past speaking sessions and feedback within the app? Yes, if you have an answer that you would like to look at again this is accessible through our ‘History’ menu. Past questions and answers you have done are stored there.
What types of questions will I see in the App? We have over 1000 real IETLS questions and these have been vetted extensively by an IELTS expert. We will add more questions as they become available.
Does the APP help gauge my band score? We keep track of your band score and this is updated daily. It can be checked in ‘Statistics’. This is an average band score for the day and we thought this would be more accurate than providing Band Score feedback after every answer. It allows us to average your responses and provide you with a more robust score.
What is the ‘daily challenge’? This is a short set of question that we feel is the bare minimum you should attempt each day. If you are having a busy day then you can jump in quickly and do the ‘daily challenge’ quickly and easily.
Privacy and Support
What is the privacy policy, and how is user data handled securely? The app has a comprehensive privacy policy, and user data is handled securely with a serious commitment to security.
How can I contact user support if I encounter issues or have questions? User support is handled through a dedicated email (ieltsspeakeasy@gmail.com) or you can reach us here. All support is handled professionally and confidentially.