Part 1

Band 8+: 5. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

See all user-submitted answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.

78% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

To be honest with you, I seldom call my friends or family using my mobile phone unless it's an emergency because it's costly. More often than not, I use my phone for text messaging because it's affordable. Since we have access to a Wi-Fi connection at work or in public places, I use my smartphone for video calling as well. But of course, I only do that during my lunch break or when I have free time.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

To be honest with you, I seldom call my friends or my family using my mobile phone unless it’s an emergency because it’s costly. More often than not, I use my phone for text messaging because it’s affordable, you know. And since we have access to a Wi-Fi connection at work or elsewhere in the public places, I use my smartphone for video calling as well. But of course, I only do that during lunch break or when I have free time.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 31 seconds

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

8.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

it's: 3

phone: 2

because: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The answer directly addresses both parts of the question (texting and calling) and provides a clear comparison between the two. The response is well-developed, offering logical reasons for the preferences mentioned, such as cost and connectivity. To maintain this level of performance, continue to use cohesive devices and varied vocabulary to link your ideas naturally.

Fluency & Coherence

The candidate demonstrates excellent fluency. The answer is well-structured, moving logically from why they avoid calls to why they prefer texting, and finally mentioning video calls. The use of cohesive devices like 'To be honest with you', 'More often than not', and 'But of course' creates a very natural flow. There is no evidence of hesitation or unnecessary repetition.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is precise and appropriate for the context. Phrases such as 'seldom', 'more often than not', 'affordable', and 'access to a Wi-Fi connection' show a high level of lexical flexibility. The candidate uses words naturally rather than forcing complex terms, which is a hallmark of a Band 9 speaker.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical structures are varied and error-free. The candidate successfully uses complex sentences (e.g., using 'unless' for condition and 'since' to show reason). The use of tenses is consistent, and the sentence structures are sophisticated yet natural. There are no noticeable grammatical errors in the raw transcript.

Answers On The Same Topic:

5. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

Yes, I do and I often use my phone for buzz off them. I use texting especially from the telegram or maybe telegram or some social media, not only the message and also for calling I always use I always using from WhatsApp and zoom

Band 6+

5. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

I do actually use my mobile phone a lot, mostly for texting, because calls are just not my cup of tea. Mostly because I feel like I am under a lot of pressure when I’m calling someone and always struggle with finding the right words and expressing myself.

Band 8+

5. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

well I often use my mobile phone for texting or calls because the main reason to have a phone is connecting with the other pupils but reality I use it to playing games or playing some mobile games on it.

Band 7+

5. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?

I use my mobile phone mostly for texting because it doesn’t take a lot of times like calls and it’s more practice and you can take directly answer. It saves your time.

Band 6+

See All

How often do you go shopping for clothes?

I don’t go to shop that shopping for clothes that often. I mainly shop when there is a festival or a special occasion. Apart from that, I don’t find myself shopping for clothes as such.

Band 7+

Do you prefer to travel to new places or revisit familiar ones? Why?

Well, I prefer both because new places enhance my knowledge and familiar places to encourage me more about the past. Last Sunday I went to with my friend on Old Temple that we have now more but have some new technology changed that way.

Band 6+

Do you use social media? If so, how much time do you spend on it each day?

Okay, when it comes to speak about my average spending time on social media every day, it’s about maximum 6 or 7 hours, who’s bought my personal interests and social, and I mean the educational sessions, I need to rely on the help of the social media, In my field, I need to improve my […]

Band 6+

What is your favorite type of music to listen to while working or studying?

Well, yes, I do. I really like to listen to music while I’m studying because it’s the best way to keep me stay motivated and also boost my mood. But I do it occasionally because you know the music can be a distraction for studying. I only listen to music when I’m preparing for test […]

Band 7+

Do you like listening to music at work

I like music when I’m doing work it will give you give me some relaxation and it will help me to concentrate on my work and which will give you some keep calm atmosphere before my work actually I like to do that in my work like that simply I’m doing

Band 6+

Do you use social media? If so, how much time do you spend on it each day?

I often use social media because nowadays it’s comfortable to use it and I like to use. I always use to learn languages but sometimes I will be lazy and I watch reels and shorts.

Band 6+

See All

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium