Band 4+: Describe a beautiful city you have visited.

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

The response addresses the topic but lacks the depth and development required for a higher score. While the location (Milan, Italy) and the timing (last year) are mentioned, the description of activities is limited to eating specific foods rather than describing what was done within the city itself. The explanation of why the city is beautiful is missing; the speaker mentions it was 'amazing' and 'enriching,' but does not provide sensory details or specific reasons regarding the city's aesthetics, architecture, or atmosphere. To improve, aim to expand on each bullet point by providing specific details and descriptive adjectives. For example, instead of just naming food, describe the atmosphere of the restaurants or the landmarks you visited. Ensure that the final part of the prompt - explaining the beauty of the city - is addressed directly with descriptive language. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

The response is quite short and lacks the development required for a Part 2 long turn. While the ideas follow a basic chronological order, there is a lack of cohesive devices (linking words) to connect the sentences smoothly. To improve, you should aim to speak for 1-2 minutes by expanding on your points. For example, instead of just saying 'I went with my family,' describe a specific activity you did together to create a narrative flow.

You used some good topic-specific words like 'cuisine,' 'enriching experience,' and 'tiramisu.' However, the vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There were also errors in word choice and usage (e.g., 'I visit it to Milan' instead of 'I visited Milan'). To reach a higher band, try to use more descriptive adjectives to explain *why* the city was beautiful (e.g., 'breathtaking architecture,' 'vibrant atmosphere,' or 'picturesque streets').

There are significant grammatical errors that affect clarity. You struggled with verb tenses (mixing present and past tense, e.g., 'I visit it' instead of 'I visited') and sentence structures (e.g., 'But I most impressed there'). You also missed necessary prepositions and articles. Focus on mastering the Past Simple tense for storytelling and practicing complex sentence structures like 'Not only did I enjoy the food, but I also loved the culture' to increase your score.