Band 5+: Could you suggest some reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology?

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

The response focuses heavily on personal anecdotes and individual experiences rather than addressing the question in a general, societal context. In IELTS Speaking Part 3, it is essential to move away from 'I' and 'me' and instead discuss trends, groups of people, or society as a whole. To improve, try to generalize your points. For example, instead of saying 'I deleted my social media because I procrastinated,' you could say, 'Many individuals choose to limit their digital consumption because constant notifications can lead to procrastination and a lack of productivity in their professional or academic lives.' Aim to provide multiple general reasons, such as mental health concerns, the desire for face-to-face social interaction, or the need to improve attention spans.

The main issue here is that you answered a Part 3 question (which requires a general, abstract discussion about society) with a personal anecdote. In Part 3, you should avoid saying 'I' and instead talk about 'people' or 'society' in general. While your flow was relatively smooth, the coherence is weakened because the response is too narrow and focused on your own life rather than addressing the broader reasons why *people* (in general) reduce technology use. To improve, use phrases like 'Many individuals find that...' or 'A common reason is...' and expand on multiple points.

You used some good, relevant terms such as 'procrastination,' 'distracting,' and 'assessments.' However, the vocabulary is somewhat repetitive (e.g., repeating 'social media' and 'dream about being rich'). To reach a higher band, try to use more sophisticated synonyms. Instead of 'dream about being wealthy,' you could say 'fostering unrealistic expectations of wealth' or 'being influenced by the idealized lifestyles portrayed online.' Instead of 'delete,' you could use 'curtail,' 'limit,' or 'abstain from.'

Your grammar is generally clear and understandable, but there are issues with tense consistency and structure. For example, 'I used to dream about when I am so wealthy' should be 'I used to dream about being wealthy' or 'when I would be wealthy.' You also rely heavily on simple sentence structures. To improve, try to incorporate complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions (e.g., 'Since social media platforms often promote unrealistic lifestyles, many users feel compelled to disconnect to regain focus on their real-world responsibilities.')