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Band 6+: Are you work or a student?

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I'm currently a student. I attend the University of Liverpool in England, where I'm studying archaeology online. In the mornings, I focus on my studies. In the evenings, I work at a company in England to save money. It's a good balance, I think.

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Uh, I’m working under. Under student. In the morning, uh. Uh, I went to university Liverpool, uh, in England, in order to study archaeology or online study. Uh, on the other hand, in the evening in England, uh, I work to the company in order to save and make money. It’s very nice, I think.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The student provides a clear answer to the question, but the initial response is a bit confusing. They mention working 'under student' which is not a clear term. However, they quickly clarify that they are a student and provide details about their studies and work. The answer is detailed and relevant to the question.

Fluency & Coherence

The student's speech is somewhat hesitant, with frequent use of fillers like 'uh'. The answer is organized logically, but the initial confusion about 'working under student' disrupts the flow. The student could benefit from practicing speaking more fluently and confidently.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including 'archaeology', 'online study', 'save money', and 'good balance'. However, the phrase 'working under student' is not a common expression and could be replaced with a more precise term like 'currently a student' or 'studying while working'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy, using a variety of sentence structures and tenses. However, there are a few minor errors, such as 'in order to study archaeology or online study' which could be improved to 'in order to study archaeology online'. Overall, the grammar is mostly accurate and appropriate for the level.

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