Band 6+: How long have you been living there?

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

The student provides a clear and detailed answer to the question, demonstrating a strong understanding of the task. They effectively convey their lifelong residency in the area, providing specific details about their birthplace and age.

The student speaks fluently and coherently, using appropriate cohesive devices like 'and' and 'so' to connect their ideas. There is no repetition or self-correction, indicating a high level of fluency.

The student uses a wide range of vocabulary, including specific locations like 'Manado' and 'Malalayang' and phrases like 'grew up' and 'whole life'. While the vocabulary is generally accurate, there is a slight repetition of 'living here' which could be avoided for a more varied expression.

The student demonstrates a good command of grammar, using a variety of structures like present perfect continuous ('have been living'), past simple ('was born'), and present simple ('am'). There is one minor grammatical error in the sentence 'So it has been 25 years since I have been living here', where 'have been living' should be 'I've been living'. Overall, the grammar is accurate and natural.