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Band 7+: how do you keep in touch with your friends

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The main way that I stay in touch with my friends is through texting on online platforms such as Instagram. Although a lot of people my age would hang out to stay in touch with their friends, because I am an introverted person, I prefer staying home. But I still talk a lot with my friends, sometimes we even call to update our daily life or have a short conversation, but mostly we stay in touch through Instagram texts.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

The main way that I used to stay in touch with my friends is through texting on online platforms such as Instagram. Although a lot of people my age would hang out to stay in touch with their friends, but because I am an introverted person, I prefer staying home. But I still talk a lot with my friends, sometimes we even call to update our daily life or having a short conversation, but mostly we stay in touch through Instagram texts.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

stay: 3

touch: 3

with: 3

friends: 3

through: 2

instagram: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear, natural explanation of how you stay in touch with friends. You elaborate by contrasting your preference with others and giving specific examples (texting, calling, Instagram). To reach a band 9, you could add a bit more variety in vocabulary or sentence structure, but overall this is a strong, well-developed response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and easy to follow, with a clear main point and supporting details. However, there is some repetition and self-correction (e.g., 'the main way that I used to stay in touch' could be more direct, and 'but' is used twice in a row). To improve, reduce redundancy and use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'although', 'however', 'in addition') to connect ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is appropriate and includes some good phrases like 'introverted person' and 'update our daily life'. However, there is some repetition of 'stay in touch' and 'texts'. To reach a higher band, use more varied and precise vocabulary (e.g., 'maintain contact', 'communicate', 'chat', 'keep up with each other').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate, with a mix of simple and complex structures. There is a minor error: 'having a short conversation' should be 'have a short conversation' to maintain parallel structure with 'call'. Also, 'the main way that I used to stay in touch' could be simplified to 'the main way I stay in touch'. Overall, good control but with a few slips.

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