Band 6+: Have you ever had any problems with transport?

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

The answer addresses the topic of transport issues; however, it shifts the focus from a personal experience to a general political or social critique. The question asks if 'you' have ever had problems, which implies a request for a personal anecdote or a specific instance. To improve, try to relate the answer back to your own life - for example, by mentioning a time you were late due to poor service or a time you felt a specific fare was too high for the quality received. This will ensure the response directly addresses the personal nature of the prompt.

The answer is direct and coherent, but it is far too short for an IELTS Speaking Part 1 response. While you answered the question, you failed to provide any specific examples or personal anecdotes (e.g., a time a bus was late or a train was overcrowded). To improve, use the 'Answer + Reason + Example' structure to extend your response.

You used some good collocations such as 'public transport performance' and 'aligned with.' However, the vocabulary is somewhat generic. To reach a higher band, try using more specific terms related to transport issues, such as 'unreliable schedules,' 'overcrowded carriages,' 'commuter frustration,' or 'substandard infrastructure.'

The grammar is accurate and you successfully used a complex sentence structure with a subordinate clause. To move toward a Band 8 or 9, try incorporating a wider variety of structures, such as conditional sentences (e.g., 'If the government invested more, the service would improve') or present perfect tense to describe past experiences.