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Developer builds AI IELTS Speaking examiner with Node.js and Gemini

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A developer has created an AI-powered IELTS Speaking examiner called SmoothMock using Node.js, NestJS, and Gemini. This system aims to simulate a real IELTS speaking test by having an AI examiner listen to responses and generate follow-up questions, rather than relying on a fixed set of pre-recorded questions. The turn-based architecture was chosen over a real-time voice API primarily for cost efficiency and better control over the interview structure, ensuring it adheres to the test's specific parts and timing. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates a practical application of LLMs for specialized testing and simulation.

RANK_REASON Developer's personal project building a specific application using AI models.

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Developer builds AI IELTS Speaking examiner with Node.js and Gemini

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · nishant pokharel ·

    How I Built a Turn-Based AI Speaking Examiner with Node.js

    <p>IELTS Speaking is a live interview that runs 11 to 14 minutes. An examiner asks a question, you answer, and the examiner picks the next question based on what you said. There are three parts, and you get one band score for the whole thing.</p> <p>I'm building <a href="https://…

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