Band 7+: 1. Are you working or studying at the moment?

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

The answer directly addresses the question and provides relevant details about both current activities. The response is well-developed, offering context regarding the job role and the motivation behind the current study efforts. To improve, ensure that the final sentence is completed or refined, as 'I am attempting to do' feels grammatically incomplete and interrupts the flow of the response. Aiming for a smoother conclusion to your thoughts will enhance the overall coherence.

You maintained a good flow and provided a detailed response rather than a simple 'yes/no' answer, which is excellent for Part 1. However, the ending of your response ('that I am doing today. I am attempting to do.') felt slightly repetitive and hesitant. To reach a higher band, work on concluding your thoughts more decisively without trailing off or repeating the same idea in different words.

You used some good collocations and phrases such as 'deputy manager', 'outskirts of Dublin', and 'push myself as hard as I can'. These show a good level of ability. To improve, ensure that specific terms are used accurately; for example, 'fresh hearing' sounds like a potential transcription error or a slight misuse of a term (perhaps you meant a specific type of establishment?). Aim for more precise vocabulary to describe your professional role and daily routine.

Your use of complex sentence structures (using 'as' and 'as soon as' to connect ideas) was effective and natural. The grammar was largely accurate. The main area for improvement is the final sentence structure. Instead of 'that I am doing today. I am attempting to do', a more natural and grammatically cohesive way to end would be: '...the IELTS English test that I am attempting today.'