SpeakPrac is an AI-powered mobile application that helps IELTS candidates improve their speaking scores through instant feedback, estimated band scores, and unlimited practice with real exam questions. The platform combines speech recognition technology with structured learning materials, including a free YouTube course and Anki flashcard decks, to help users build fluency and confidence for the speaking portion of the exam.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
IELTS speaking candidates often struggle to improve without access to qualified feedback, leaving them uncertain about their band level and unsure how to correct persistent pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar errors. Traditional preparation methods like self-study or expensive tutors provide either no feedback or infrequent, costly evaluations, making it difficult to track progress and build the automatic language skills needed for a high score.
Solution
SpeakPrac provides an AI-powered mobile app that gives IELTS candidates instant, detailed feedback on their speaking practice, including estimated band scores and targeted suggestions for improvement. The app uses speech recognition to analyze user recordings against the four official marking criteria—fluency, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation—and offers unlimited practice with real exam questions. To complement the app, SpeakPrac offers a free YouTube course teaching proven strategies and frameworks, plus premium Anki flashcard decks that use spaced repetition to build automatic recall of advanced vocabulary, grammar structures, and pronunciation patterns. The platform is built on the SpeakPrac Method™, a structured approach developed by a certified IELTS teacher that emphasizes consistent, focused practice over guesswork.
Target Audience
Primary users are non-native English speakers preparing for the IELTS exam, particularly those targeting a Band 7 or higher score for academic or immigration purposes, as well as self-directed learners who prefer structured, tech-enabled study over expensive tutoring.
Features
- AI-powered speech analysis that provides instant estimated band scores and feedback across all four IELTS speaking criteria
- Unlimited practice with real exam questions from Parts 1, 2, and 3, allowing users to build confidence through repetition
- Anki flashcard decks organized into Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Grammar bundles that use spaced repetition to build automatic language recall
- Free YouTube course covering the SpeakPrac Method™, including detailed breakdowns of scoring criteria and proven templates for each part of the speaking test
- Audio recording capture and storage for personal progress tracking, with optional opt-in features like Expert Review for public feedback
- Cross-platform availability on iOS and Android with cloud sync via Firebase for seamless progress tracking across devices