Core Features
AI-Powered Band Assessment
Advanced AI analyzes your speech against official IELTS band descriptors to provide an accurate band ceiling estimate. Unlike generic tools, BandLift gives you exam-aligned feedback.
- Band 0-9 scale assessment
- IELTS-aligned evaluation
- Confidence scoring
Four Criterion Breakdown
Detailed analysis across all IELTS speaking assessment criteria with individual band scores for each.
- Fluency & Coherence
- Pronunciation
- Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)
- Grammatical Range & Accuracy
Real-Time Metrics
Get detailed performance metrics that reveal your strengths and exact areas limiting your band.
- Speech rate (WPM)
- Filler word detection
- Pause analysis
Annotated Transcript
See your speech broken down word-by-word with error annotations and feedback highlights.
- Grammar error highlighting
- Pronunciation issues flagged
- Vocabulary assessment
Actionable Improvement Roadmap
Beyond just telling you your band, BandLift identifies the specific factors limiting your score and provides a prioritized action plan to reach your target band.
What You'll Learn
- Your actual band ceiling
- Top limiting factors
- Strengths to build on
How to Improve
- Specific practice recommendations
- Prioritized focus areas
- Path to next band level
How to Use BandLift
Record Your Speech
Speak about a topic for 2-5 minutes. This can be any speaking practice or IELTS cue card.
Submit Your Audio
Upload your recording to BandLift. Our AI will analyze it immediately.
Get Your Assessment
Receive your band score, criterion breakdown, and performance metrics in seconds.
Improve & Track
Follow the improvement roadmap and track your progress with each new analysis.
Who Should Use BandLift?
Perfect For:
- Self-study learners preparing independently
- Students who need frequent, instant feedback
- Teachers looking for student assessment tools
- Anyone wanting honest feedback, not encouragement
- Learners targeting Band 6.0 and above
Not For:
- ×Learners who need encouragement, not honesty
- ×Those who won't act on feedback
- ×People expecting AI to do the work for them
- ×Learners with rigid expectations of their score
Technical Details
Assessment Methodology
BandLift analyzes speech across multiple dimensions using advanced AI models trained on IELTS band descriptors. Assessment includes phonetic analysis, vocabulary assessment, grammatical structure evaluation, and coherence measurement.
Audio Requirements
- • Minimum duration: 2 minutes of speech
- • Recommended duration: 2-5 minutes for accuracy
- • Audio format: MP3, WAV, M4A, or WebM
- • Background noise: Minimal for best results
- • Microphone quality: Standard laptop/phone microphone acceptable
Analysis Turnaround
Results are typically available within seconds to minutes depending on server load. Most analyses complete in under 2 minutes.
Accuracy & Limitations
BandLift provides an AI-estimated band ceiling, not an official IELTS score. Our analysis is based on audio content and may be affected by:
- • Audio quality and clarity
- • Background noise levels
- • Speech duration and consistency
- • Microphone type and positioning
Why BandLift Stands Out
| Feature | BandLift | Generic AI Tools | Human Tutors |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS-Aligned Assessment | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 24/7 Instant Feedback | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Affordable (₹0-200/month) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Detailed Criterion Breakdown | ✓ | Partial | ✓ |
| Progress Tracking Over Time | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Unlimited Practice Sessions | ✓ (Pro) | Limited | Limited |
Ready to Understand Your Band?
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