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Band 6+: Describe a language you have learned You should say What it is When you started learning How you learned it What was difficult about it Why you decided to learn that language

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I've been learning English as a second language. I started last January, taking a course every weekend for an hour and a half. It's been challenging because I'm studying advanced English, not basic, so I encounter many unfamiliar words. I'm studying English specifically to take the IELTS test, which I'm a bit nervous about. My motivation for learning English is to study in Australia, and passing the IELTS is a requirement for that.

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I have learned a language with Eas English. I started learning it last January. I learned it by taking course in every weekend for one and a, uh, half hours. It was difficult for me since I am studying the advanced English, not basic English. There are many words that I have never heard before. Indeed, I am studying English because I will take the IElT test. So I am afraid that I will fail it. I decided to learn English because I want to study in Australia and one of the requirements is to pass the IELTs test.

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learning: 2

studying: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

4.5

You provided a good overview of your English learning journey, mentioning the course, duration, and challenges. However, you could have elaborated more on the specific difficulties you faced with advanced English, perhaps giving an example of a challenging word or concept. You also mentioned your motivation for learning English, but you could have expanded on your aspirations for studying in Australia, making it more personal. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

You spoke with good fluency and coherence, organizing your thoughts logically. There were a few minor hesitations and repetitions, but overall, your speech flowed smoothly. You could try to use more connecting words and phrases to enhance the flow of your speech.

Lexical Resource

You used a good range of vocabulary, including words like 'advanced English,' 'unfamiliar words,' and 'motivation.' However, you could have used more specific and descriptive vocabulary to express your experiences and feelings more vividly. For example, instead of 'difficult,' you could have used 'challenging' or 'demanding.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

You demonstrated good grammatical accuracy, using a variety of sentence structures. There were a few minor errors, such as 'one and a, uh, half hours,' which could be corrected to 'one and a half hours.' You could also try using more complex grammatical structures to showcase your proficiency.

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