Practice speaking tasks

Test format

The speaking test uses the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale to interpret scores to recommend how ready a test taker is to start their practical flight training. The speaking performance is judged against six criteria: pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction. The test is interactive and as close to real life as a test can get.

Part 1 (4-5 minutes)

Test takers will answer questions on everyday topics and aviation related topics.

Part 2 (5-6 minutes)

Test takers will participate in a role play. The examiner will take the role of an air traffic controller. The test taker will take the role of a student pilot. Test takers need to read back (repeat) routine ATC instructions.

Part 3 (8-9 minutes)

Test takers will participate in a role play of a training flight debrief. The examiner will take the role of a flying instructor. The test taker will take the role of a student pilot. Test takers will need to:

• start a conversation and ask for a debrief, provide information to their instructor, ask and answer questions
• recognize and deal with problems
• describe past and present actions and future intentions
• ask and answer questions
• indicate understanding and non-understanding

In total, the speaking test is about 20 minutes long. Test takers will receive their score reports by email within 48 hours of taking their test.

Click on the links below to be taken to practice tasks for each part

Practice part 1

Practice part 2

Practice part 3