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Achieve Band 8 In IELTS Speaking & Listening

The IELTS Mastery training app for high performers by ESL-Time
The IELTS Mastery training app for high performers by ESL-Time
  • Daily AI speaking drills that train fluency and response speed
  • Realistic IELTS listening simulations with instant feedback
  • Structured 12-module curriculum designed to reach Band 8
Ellen Chamilothoris
Created byEllen Chamilothoris
IELTS speaking specialist and language coach with 20 years helping students break the Band 7 plateau.
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Your coach

Your speaking fluency is improving, but your use of filler words is still holding you back. Focus on today's rapid response drill to reduce hesitation and boost your Band 8 readiness.

Today's Speaking Simulation

12 min • IELTS Band 8 Practice

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Achieve your goals

Train Daily for IELTS Speaking & Listening Band 8

This training system prepares you for Band 8 IELTS performance through daily speaking drills, realistic listening simulations, and personalized feedback. Train your fluency, response speed, vocabulary range, and listening accuracy under real exam conditions.

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Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 7 full IELTS speaking simulations this week.

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Master real IELTS exam conditions

Practice timed speaking simulations and listening challenges designed to mirror the real IELTS exam. Build the speed, accuracy, and confidence needed to perform under pressure.

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Build Band 8 speaking fluency

Train with dynamic AI speaking drills that develop fluency, vocabulary range, coherence, and pronunciation — the exact skills IELTS examiners evaluate.

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 Receive detailed AI performance analysis

Get instant feedback on fluency, response speed, vocabulary usage, and pronunciation — showing exactly what is holding back your IELTS score.

ELITE IELTS TRAINING SYSTEM

Your AI IELTS Band 8 Coach — In Your Pocket

This AI-powered IELTS training system guides you step-by-step toward Band 8 performance. Each day you complete speaking drills, listening simulations, and vocabulary activation designed to build fluency, response speed, and listening accuracy. The system adapts to your level and delivers detailed feedback so you know exactly how to improve.
Train daily with realistic IELTS simulations and AI feedback designed to push you beyond the Band 7 plateau.

Achieve Band 8 In IELTS Speaking & ListeningAchieve Band 8 In IELTS Speaking & Listening
Take the Band 8 diagnostic to get your personalized training plan

Achieve Band 8 In IELTS Speaking & Listening

The IELTS Mastery training app for high performers by ESL-Time
The IELTS Mastery training app for high performers by ESL-Time
  • Daily AI speaking drills that train fluency and response speed
  • Realistic IELTS listening simulations with instant feedback
  • Structured 12-module curriculum designed to reach Band 8
Ellen Chamilothoris
ByEllen Chamilothoris
IELTS speaking specialist and language coach with 20 years helping students break the Band 7 plateau.
Background
Hero image

Your coach

Your speaking fluency is improving, but your use of filler words is still holding you back. Focus on today's rapid response drill to reduce hesitation and boost your Band 8 readiness.

Today's Speaking Simulation

12 min • IELTS Band 8 Practice

Continue simulation
Take the Band 8 diagnostic to get your personalized training plan
Achieve your goals

Train Daily for IELTS Speaking & Listening Band 8

This training system prepares you for Band 8 IELTS performance through daily speaking drills, realistic listening simulations, and personalized feedback. Train your fluency, response speed, vocabulary range, and listening accuracy under real exam conditions.

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 7 full IELTS speaking simulations this week.

psychology

Master real IELTS exam conditions

Practice timed speaking simulations and listening challenges designed to mirror the real IELTS exam. Build the speed, accuracy, and confidence needed to perform under pressure.

record_voice_over

Build Band 8 speaking fluency

Train with dynamic AI speaking drills that develop fluency, vocabulary range, coherence, and pronunciation — the exact skills IELTS examiners evaluate.

insights

 Receive detailed AI performance analysis

Get instant feedback on fluency, response speed, vocabulary usage, and pronunciation — showing exactly what is holding back your IELTS score.

ELITE IELTS TRAINING SYSTEM

Your AI IELTS Band 8 Coach — In Your Pocket

This AI-powered IELTS training system guides you step-by-step toward Band 8 performance. Each day you complete speaking drills, listening simulations, and vocabulary activation designed to build fluency, response speed, and listening accuracy. The system adapts to your level and delivers detailed feedback so you know exactly how to improve.
Train daily with realistic IELTS simulations and AI feedback designed to push you beyond the Band 7 plateau.

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Daily Briefing

Listening Micro-Training

Today's Speaking Simulation

12 min • IELTS Band 8 Practice

Start simulation

Reflection & Feedback

Including everything you need to succeed:

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Structured daily training system

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Complete a focused daily loop of speaking drills, listening training, and exam simulations.

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AI-powered feedback on fluency, coherence, and pronunciation clarity

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Train with fresh IELTS questions and tasks every session — no repetition..

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Unlimited AI-generated practice

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Train with fresh IELTS questions and tasks every session — no repetition.

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Real IELTS exam simulations

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Practice under realistic timing and pressure conditions.

hearing

AI speaking performance analysis

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Get detailed feedback on fluency, response speed, vocabulary use, and pronunciation.

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Complete IELTS speaking preparation

keyboard_arrow_down

Train for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 with structured speaking challenges.

record_voice_over

Advanced listening  training

keyboard_arrow_down

Improve accuracy with drills focused on paraphrases, distractors, and detail recognition.

insights

Band-8 vocabulary activation

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Build topic-specific vocabulary for common IELTS speaking themes.

psychology

AI IELTS coaching system system

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Train with an AI coach that adapts to your performance and pushes continuous improvement.

Created by ESL-Time Founder Ellen Chamilothoris

"I built the Band 8 system that actually works to get you results"

Ellen Chamilothoris

Ellen Chamilothoris

IELTS speaking specialist and language coach with 20 years helping students break the Band 7 plateau.

My journey as an IELTS coach began about 20 years ago, working with ambitious learners from around the world who wanted to study, work, or live abroad.
I quickly realized that most IELTS preparation resources were too generic to help students break through to Band 8 — especially in Speaking and Listening, where real improvement requires targeted training and constant feedback.
Over the years, I developed my own structured training system combining daily drills, exam simulations, and detailed performance analysis. I saw how a focused, data-driven approach could transform a learner’s confidence, fluency, and accuracy.
But I also saw how difficult it was for students to maintain that level of training without constant guidance.
That’s why I built this app.
It recreates the experience of working with a dedicated IELTS coach — daily briefings, speaking drills, listening simulations, and AI-powered feedback that shows exactly where to improve.
My goal is simple: to give learners everywhere the system, structure, and support needed to reach Band 8.

Follow Ellen's proven process & achieve Band 8 IELTS performance

Sharpen listening accuracy under real exam pressure
Increase speaking fluency and reduce hesitation
Master advanced IELTS vocabulary for top scores
Develop clear, natural pronunciation and rhythm
Structure Speaking Part 2 answers with confidence
Handle analytical discussion in Speaking Part 3
Identify paraphrase and distractors in listening tasks
Expand lexical range for complex topics
Track progress with AI-driven performance metrics
Build daily training habits for lasting improvement
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this IELTS training system adapts to your strengths and targets your weaknesses—so every session pushes you closer to Band 8.

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IELTS Speaking Part 2: Band 8 Simulation

Personalized Speaking Simulation • 14 min

Simulate the real IELTS Speaking Part 2 under timed conditions. Receive a unique cue card, prepare your response, and deliver a 2-minute answer. The app analyzes your fluency, coherence, lexical range, and pronunciation, then provides targeted Band 8 feedback.

What to do
assignment
Briefing & Cue Card
1 min
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Preparation Time
1 min
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mic
Speaking Response
2 min
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analytics
AI Feedback & Reflection
3 min
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How it works

Achieve IELTS Band 8 in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What is your top IELTS goal?

Achieve Band 8 in Speaking
Boost my Listening accuracy
Expand my vocabulary for IELTS topics
Reduce hesitation and speak more fluently
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your current IELTS level, goals, and strengths so the app can tailor your training for maximum improvement.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundation & Speed

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Drills
Listening for Key Details
Rapid Response Speaking
Daily Reflection & Feedback
Week 2Upcoming

Structure & Analysis

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a structured daily training plan designed to move you toward Band 8 in Listening and Speaking over 3–4 months.

Today, May 4

6
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Daily Briefing

Update • 2 min

Listening Micro-Training

Exercise • 6 min

IELTS Speaking Simulation

Simulation • 12 min

Reflection & Feedback

Journal • 4 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Each day, complete rapid speaking drills, listening micro-training, exam simulations, and vocabulary activation—just like a professional coaching program.

Your Progress

Band 8 Speaking Simulations

18 total

+3 completed this week

FebruaryMay

Listening Accuracy Rate

92% accuracy

+6% improvement this month

FebruaryMay
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your Band score trajectory, fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation improvements with detailed AI feedback and performance analytics.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable. A top-tier teacher for anyone serious about improving their English.
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Hiroki
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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The trial lesson was very productive. Ellen is professional and quickly identified my weaknesses.
J
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Jing-Wen
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Ellen identified my recurring grammar mistakes within the first 20 minutes of our trial. We didn't waste time on things I knew.. we focused entirely on my weaknesses.
M
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Mateo
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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The lessons are always customized for my needs. She provides all the materials and is very organized.
M
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Min-ji
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I had taken the IELTS twice before meeting Ellen and couldn't get past a 6.5 in Writing. She taught me how to think like an examiner. I finally hit my 7.5!
A
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Andrés M.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Ellen organized my study plan so effectively that I felt zero anxiety on test day.
D
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Dimitra
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I was honestly terrified of the Speaking part, but Ellen has a way of making you feel totally at ease.
S
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Sophia
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Ellen was so flexible and encouraging. She helped me find a study schedule that worked for my life, and I finally got the score I needed!
A
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Amina J.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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She’s super organized but also very kind. She made the whole IELTS process feel way less overwhelming.
L
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Lucas P.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Ellen really boosted my confidence in my own voice. I used to be shy about my accent, but she helped me. I’m so grateful for her help.
S
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Sun-Hi L.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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She breaks down the tough stuff into simple steps. I didn’t just pass, I actually started enjoying English.
M
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Marta S.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Ellen really listens. She remembered that I struggle with True False Not Given questions and gathered extra tips just for me
L
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Liam O.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Who is this app for?
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What kind of support is available?
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How much does the app cost?
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Is private coaching available?
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Start your IELTS Band 8 training today

Get your personalized IELTS Band 8 training plan in minutes and start improving your speaking and listening performance today.

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I'm traveling and only have 5 minutes today. Can you update my activities?
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Everything you need to reach IELTS Band 8

fitness_center

Structured daily training system

keyboard_arrow_down

Complete a focused daily loop of speaking drills, listening training, and exam simulations.

graphic_eq

AI-powered feedback on fluency, coherence, and pronunciation clarity

keyboard_arrow_down

Train with fresh IELTS questions and tasks every session — no repetition..

autorenew

Unlimited AI-generated practice

keyboard_arrow_down

Train with fresh IELTS questions and tasks every session — no repetition.

timer

Real IELTS exam simulations

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice under realistic timing and pressure conditions.

hearing

AI speaking performance analysis

keyboard_arrow_down

Get detailed feedback on fluency, response speed, vocabulary use, and pronunciation.

auto_stories

Complete IELTS speaking preparation

keyboard_arrow_down

Train for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 with structured speaking challenges.

record_voice_over

Advanced listening  training

keyboard_arrow_down

Improve accuracy with drills focused on paraphrases, distractors, and detail recognition.

insights

Band-8 vocabulary activation

keyboard_arrow_down

Build topic-specific vocabulary for common IELTS speaking themes.

psychology

AI IELTS coaching system system

keyboard_arrow_down

Train with an AI coach that adapts to your performance and pushes continuous improvement.

Created by ESL-Time Founder Ellen Chamilothoris

"I built the Band 8 system that actually works to get you results"

Ellen Chamilothoris

Ellen Chamilothoris

IELTS speaking specialist and language coach with 20 years helping students break the Band 7 plateau.

My journey as an IELTS coach began about 20 years ago, working with ambitious learners from around the world who wanted to study, work, or live abroad.
I quickly realized that most IELTS preparation resources were too generic to help students break through to Band 8 — especially in Speaking and Listening, where real improvement requires targeted training and constant feedback.
Over the years, I developed my own structured training system combining daily drills, exam simulations, and detailed performance analysis. I saw how a focused, data-driven approach could transform a learner’s confidence, fluency, and accuracy.
But I also saw how difficult it was for students to maintain that level of training without constant guidance.
That’s why I built this app.
It recreates the experience of working with a dedicated IELTS coach — daily briefings, speaking drills, listening simulations, and AI-powered feedback that shows exactly where to improve.
My goal is simple: to give learners everywhere the system, structure, and support needed to reach Band 8.

Follow Ellen's proven process & achieve Band 8 IELTS performance

Sharpen listening accuracy under real exam pressure
Increase speaking fluency and reduce hesitation
Master advanced IELTS vocabulary for top scores
Develop clear, natural pronunciation and rhythm
Structure Speaking Part 2 answers with confidence
Handle analytical discussion in Speaking Part 3
Identify paraphrase and distractors in listening tasks
Expand lexical range for complex topics
Track progress with AI-driven performance metrics
Build daily training habits for lasting improvement
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this IELTS training system adapts to your strengths and targets your weaknesses—so every session pushes you closer to Band 8.

play_circle

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Band 8 Simulation

Personalized Speaking Simulation • 14 min

Simulate the real IELTS Speaking Part 2 under timed conditions. Receive a unique cue card, prepare your response, and deliver a 2-minute answer. The app analyzes your fluency, coherence, lexical range, and pronunciation, then provides targeted Band 8 feedback.

What to do
assignment
Briefing & Cue Card
1 min
chevron_right
timer
Preparation Time
1 min
chevron_right
mic
Speaking Response
2 min
chevron_right
analytics
AI Feedback & Reflection
3 min
chevron_right
How it works

Achieve IELTS Band 8 in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What is your top IELTS goal?

Achieve Band 8 in Speaking
Boost my Listening accuracy
Expand my vocabulary for IELTS topics
Reduce hesitation and speak more fluently
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your current IELTS level, goals, and strengths so the app can tailor your training for maximum improvement.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundation & Speed

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Drills
Listening for Key Details
Rapid Response Speaking
Daily Reflection & Feedback
Week 2Upcoming

Structure & Analysis

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a structured daily training plan designed to move you toward Band 8 in Listening and Speaking over 3–4 months.

Today, May 4

6
V

Daily Briefing

Update • 2 min

Listening Micro-Training

Exercise • 6 min

IELTS Speaking Simulation

Simulation • 12 min

Reflection & Feedback

Journal • 4 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Each day, complete rapid speaking drills, listening micro-training, exam simulations, and vocabulary activation—just like a professional coaching program.

Your Progress

Band 8 Speaking Simulations

18 total

+3 completed this week

FebruaryMay

Listening Accuracy Rate

92% accuracy

+6% improvement this month

FebruaryMay
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your Band score trajectory, fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation improvements with detailed AI feedback and performance analytics.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

See how Ellen Chamilothoris has changed lives around the world

Join millions of people achieving their goals on Studio

Quote
Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable. A top-tier teacher for anyone serious about improving their English.
H
starstarstarstarstar
Hiroki
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
The trial lesson was very productive. Ellen is professional and quickly identified my weaknesses.
J
starstarstarstarstar
Jing-Wen
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Ellen identified my recurring grammar mistakes within the first 20 minutes of our trial. We didn't waste time on things I knew.. we focused entirely on my weaknesses.
M
starstarstarstarstar
Mateo
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
The lessons are always customized for my needs. She provides all the materials and is very organized.
M
starstarstarstarstar
Min-ji
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I had taken the IELTS twice before meeting Ellen and couldn't get past a 6.5 in Writing. She taught me how to think like an examiner. I finally hit my 7.5!
A
starstarstarstarstar
Andrés M.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Ellen organized my study plan so effectively that I felt zero anxiety on test day.
D
starstarstarstarstar
Dimitra
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I was honestly terrified of the Speaking part, but Ellen has a way of making you feel totally at ease.
S
starstarstarstarstar
Sophia
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Ellen was so flexible and encouraging. She helped me find a study schedule that worked for my life, and I finally got the score I needed!
A
starstarstarstarstar
Amina J.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
She’s super organized but also very kind. She made the whole IELTS process feel way less overwhelming.
L
starstarstarstarstar
Lucas P.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Ellen really boosted my confidence in my own voice. I used to be shy about my accent, but she helped me. I’m so grateful for her help.
S
starstarstarstarstar
Sun-Hi L.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
She breaks down the tough stuff into simple steps. I didn’t just pass, I actually started enjoying English.
M
starstarstarstarstar
Marta S.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Ellen really listens. She remembered that I struggle with True False Not Given questions and gathered extra tips just for me
L
starstarstarstarstar
Liam O.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
How much does the app cost?
expand_more
Is private coaching available?
expand_more
Private coaching
expand_more
Start your Band 8 training today

Start your IELTS Band 8 training today

Get your personalized IELTS Band 8 training plan in minutes and start improving your speaking and listening performance today.