Band 5+: why is it good to discuss probblems with other people?

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

The answer addresses the question directly and provides three distinct, relevant reasons: emotional relief, practical problem-solving, and social bonding. To improve the score and reach a higher band, avoid using personal pronouns like 'they' in a way that might be slightly ambiguous, and ensure the response remains formal. Most importantly, avoid concluding an IELTS Speaking response with 'Thank you. Bye,' as this is a spoken exam and not a presentation; instead, allow the natural conclusion of your ideas to signal the end of your turn. Additionally, expanding on each point with a brief explanation or a general example would help demonstrate a more fully developed response.

The response lacks a coherent opening sentence, starting abruptly with a fragment. While you used cohesive devices like 'Secondly' and 'Lastly', the flow is interrupted by the repetitive and inappropriate closing ('Bye. Bye...'). In a real exam, avoid saying 'Thank you' or 'Bye' at the end of every answer; simply stop speaking once you have finished your point. To improve, work on developing a clear introductory statement that directly answers the question.

You used some relevant terms such as 'distress', 'depression', and 'social connection'. However, the vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. To reach a higher band, try to use more sophisticated synonyms for 'problems' (e.g., dilemmas, setbacks, tribulations) and 'people' (e.g., peers, confidants, acquaintances). The phrase 'provide a solution to the issue' is good, but could be elevated to 'offer constructive advice' or 'propose viable solutions'.

There are significant grammatical issues. The first sentence is a fragment and lacks a verb (it doesn't state *what* sharing does to distress). There is also an inconsistent use of pronouns; you switched from 'your problems' to 'he shares' and 'his problem' without a clear antecedent. In English, it is better to stay consistent using 'they/their' for a general person. Work on subject-verb agreement and ensuring every sentence has a complete predicate.