Band 5+: Why aren't young people willing to listen to the experiences of older people?

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

The response addresses the question by suggesting that communication styles and storytelling skills play a role in how young people receive advice. However, the answer relies too heavily on personal anecdotes and individual feelings (e.g., mentioning grandparents, feeling bored, or feeling angry). In IELTS Speaking Part 3, it is important to move away from personal experiences and instead discuss the issue in a general, societal context. To improve, try to generalize your points by discussing broader trends, such as the generational gap in communication technology or the fast-paced nature of modern life, rather than focusing on your own family interactions.

The speaker struggles to maintain a smooth flow of speech. There is significant repetition and self-correction in the raw transcript (e.g., 'they They also', 'feeling also boring, poor, and solving bored'). While the answer follows a logical progression (comparing those with skills vs. those without), the coherence is hampered by hesitant phrasing and a lack of sophisticated cohesive devices. To improve, work on using transition words like 'On the other hand,' 'In contrast,' or 'Consequently' to link your ideas more smoothly.

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There is a noticeable misuse of words, such as using 'athletes' instead of 'elders/older people' (likely a transcription error or slip of the tongue) and 'promote' instead of 'convey' or 'share'. The phrase 'inner storytelling skill' is also unnatural. To reach a higher band, try to use more precise collocations, such as 'engaging narratives,' 'wisdom gained through experience,' or 'intergenerational communication.' Avoid repeating the same words like 'skills' and 'talk' too frequently.

The grammatical structures are quite basic and contain several errors that impede clarity. For example, 'the young will always want to the old' is ungrammatical, and 'feeling also boring' uses the wrong adjective form (it should be 'bored'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures. You should practice using relative clauses (e.g., 'Older people who possess storytelling skills...') and conditional sentences (e.g., 'If older people were more engaging, young people might listen more attentively') to demonstrate a wider range of control.