Written speaking assessment
ICAO English mock test with a written report
You record the tasks on a mobile phone at a convenient time. We mark each answer against the six ICAO descriptors and send a written report with an estimated level and the two main priorities for improvement.
No lesson or appointment is required, and the tasks follow the format of your own test.
Summary
- Fee From £29
- Report Within five working days
- Priority service 48 hours, £19 extra
- Marked by An aviation English assessor
- Test formats TEA, ELPAC, RELTA and EALTS
How it works
The procedure in three steps
You record your answers at a convenient time. We mark the recording in the same way as an examiner, scoring each descriptor separately, and the lowest score sets the level.
01
Tell us which test you are taking
Please use the form at the foot of this page. We reply with payment details and send the tasks as soon as payment is received. The tasks are sent only after payment, so that the answers cannot be rehearsed.
02
Record your answers in one take
Open the tasks when you are ready and begin recording within one minute. The recording must be made on a mobile phone in a single take, with the camera on and your face visible. A scripted answer cannot be marked for fluency or interactions, and in that case the report will say so instead of giving a level.
03
Receive your report
The report is sent within five working days, and most are sent sooner. It contains six descriptor scores, an estimated ICAO level, quotations of the phrases that lost marks and a short plan for the weeks before your test.
The report
Contents of the report
The report normally runs to four or five pages and is written individually for each candidate.
- A score from 1 to 6 for each of the six descriptors: pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interactions
- An estimated ICAO level, which is the lowest of the six scores
- Quotations from your recording showing where marks were lost
- The two main priorities for improvement, with a plan for the weeks before your test
Example of the summary table
| Descriptor | Score | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 5 | Clear under pressure |
| Structure | 4 | Errors in past tenses when reporting |
| Vocabulary | 5 | Paraphrases effectively |
| Fluency | 5 | Recovers from false starts |
| Comprehension | 5 | Understood the non-routine detail |
| Interactions | 5 | Checks and confirms appropriately |
| Estimated level | 4 | Limited by structure |
This example shows the layout only and does not describe an actual candidate. Each report is written from the candidate's own recording.
Fees and payment
Fees
All fees are charged in pounds sterling and are payable before the tasks are sent. Payment may be made by bank transfer, or by invoice where a company is paying.
Single task report
£29
one task, five working days
One task marked in full, for candidates who already know which part of the test causes difficulty.
- Marked against all six descriptors
- Quotations of the phrases that lost marks
- Recorded at a time convenient to you
Recommended
Full speaking report
£59
full test format, five working days
The complete test format, marked and reported in writing. Most candidates begin with this report.
- Four tasks in the format of your own test
- Six descriptor scores and an estimated ICAO level
- A written report, normally of four to five pages
- A plan for the weeks before your test
Report and follow-up round
£89
two rounds, five working days each
A second set of questions is written from your first recording, so that interactions can be marked fully.
- All the contents of the full speaking report
- Follow-up tasks based on your first recording
- A second report covering both rounds
Test-ready pack
£149
three full reports
Three reports spread over the weeks before your test, so that you can see whether improvements are being maintained.
- Three full speaking reports
- New tasks for each report
- Progress recorded for each descriptor
- Valid for three months
Priority service. For an additional £19, any single report can be returned within 48 hours. If your test is within a week, please give the date before payment so that we can tell you whether we are able to help. Live mock assessment. A full simulation on Zoom with a written assessment costs £75 for 60 minutes. All fees are listed on the home page.
Points to note
The limits of a mock test
No certificate is issued
Only an approved test centre can award a level for your licence. A mock test shows your present standard before you pay for the official test, and what needs attention if you are not yet ready.
Interactions require a conversation
A monologue cannot show how a speaker deals with a misunderstanding. The full report therefore includes a transmission containing an inconsistency, and the two-round option adds questions written from your first answers.
Refunds
If the recording is unusable or the report is late, the fee is refunded in full. We do not refund a completed report because the candidate disagrees with the estimate, since an accurate assessment is the service provided.
Questions about the mock test
Is this an official ICAO English test?
No. It is a mock test marked against the ICAO rating scale, using the six descriptors applied by examiners. A licence requires a result from an approved test centre, and the mock test shows whether you are ready to book one.
Which test formats do you cover?
We cover TEA, ELPAC, RELTA, EALTS and interviews conducted by national authorities. Please tell us which test you are taking, and the tasks will follow its format. Further information is given on the TEA and ELPAC pages.
Why are the tasks sent only after payment?
A rehearsed answer gives no indication of how you will perform on the day. The tasks used for marking are therefore kept back and never published.
Can you rate interactions from a recording?
Not from a single monologue. The full report includes a transmission containing an inconsistency, so that the correction of a readback and requests for clarification can be assessed. For a full rating of interactions we recommend the two-round option, in which the follow-up questions are written from your first answers.
What if I read my answers from a script?
The report will say so, and no estimated level will be given. Recordings must be made in a single take with the camera on and your face visible, and must be started within one minute of opening the tasks. A scripted answer cannot be marked for fluency or interactions.
How long does a report take, and can it be sent sooner?
The standard time is five working days, and most reports are sent sooner. The priority service provides a report within 48 hours for an additional £19.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer, or by invoice where a company is paying. Reports are paid for in advance, before the tasks are sent.
Who marks the test?
Every report is marked by Anil Dave, who has taught English to professionals for ten years in four countries and prepares pilots and controllers for ICAO assessments. Further details are given in the About section of the home page.
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Tell us which test you are taking
Please give your role, the name of the test and the test date, if known. We reply by email, normally within one working day, with payment details and instructions.
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