Band 5+: Do you collect anything?

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

The answer directly addresses the question and provides specific reasons for the preference, such as relaxation and aesthetic appreciation. To improve, focus on the clarity and logical flow of the examples provided. Some phrases, such as 'the state of the heart with my dad,' are slightly unclear in English and could be rephrased to more accurately convey the intended sentiment. Additionally, ensuring that the connection between the example and the main point is more explicit would enhance the overall coherence of the response.

The speaker attempts to use cohesive devices like 'To be honest', 'For instance', and 'Also', which is good. However, the flow is disrupted by repetitive phrasing ('I see some stamps, I feel...') and fragmented ideas. The connection between the 'state of the heart' and the 'dad' is logically unclear, which affects the coherence of the response. To improve, focus on connecting your ideas with more sophisticated transitions and ensuring each sentence leads logically to the next.

The vocabulary is quite basic (e.g., 'very relaxed', 'very brilliant', 'beautiful meaning'). There is also some misuse of words, such as using 'brilliant' to describe a picture in a way that feels slightly unnatural, and 'iconic' used in a confusing context. To reach a higher band, try to use more precise collocations, such as 'intricate designs' instead of 'brilliant pictures' or 'sentimental value' instead of 'beautiful meaning'.

There are significant grammatical errors that impede meaning. For example, 'I see some girls are practicing Let's Get on that' is ungrammatical and unclear. The sentence structure is mostly simple and repetitive. There are issues with subject-verb agreement and preposition usage (e.g., 'meaning of them' instead of 'meanings'). Work on using complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses (e.g., 'Stamps, which often feature intricate designs, help me relax'), to demonstrate a higher range.