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October 2026 edition

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Talk through your speaking practice in ChatGPT

Review your own speaking answers and feedback in ChatGPT, reuse your stories across Part 2 topics, and plan what to practise next.

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  1. iPhone launch

    Now on iPhone. A closer look at your score.

    The iPhone launch, and an inside look at how every speaking band score is built.

  2. Beta update

    A new chapter for daily speaking practice.

    Our beta update: a seasonal question bank, more ways to practice, and a thank-you to early learners.

  3. v0.2.0

    v0.2.0

    Smoother conversations. More useful feedback.

    The v0.2.0 letter: a more natural simulator and a closer look at your speaking feedback.

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