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Band 7+: Describe a skill that was difficult to learn but eventually became easy. You should say: - What the skill was - Why it was difficult at first - How you eventually learned it And explain why this skill is important to you.

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What I truly found difficult to learn was English. I wouldn't say that I was a prodigy, but I was trying to acquire this skill for a long time. The most complicated thing was being able to speak and communicate with various kinds of people. I wanted to learn it because I wanted to travel the world, broaden my horizons, and see what my future holds for me. That's why I was striving to learn the English language. What made it difficult was that I simply didn't comprehend the rules of the language. Moreover, I found myself confused at times as I wasn't able to speak fluently. However, I overcame this fear over time. I started speaking more fluently, and that's why I think I made huge progress.

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What I truly found way too hard to learn was English as I wouldn’t say that I was a prodigy myself but I was trying to acquire this skill for a long time The most complicated thing was to be able to speak and talk to various kinds of people. I learned it due to the fact that I wanted to travel the world, broaden my horizons and see what my future holds for me. That’s why I was striving to acquire knowing English language. What made it difficult was that I simply didn’t really comprehend the rules of this language. Moreover, I found myself confused at times as I wasn’t able to talk fluently. However, I overcame this fear over and about. I started talking more fluently. That’s why I think that I made a huge progress.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

what: 3

learn: 3

found: 2

difficult: 2

english: 2

speak: 2

wanted: 2

that's: 2

language: 2

fluently: 2

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Task Response

The response addresses all parts of the prompt and provides relevant information. The candidate describes the skill, the reasons for learning it, and the difficulties encountered. To improve, the candidate could provide more specific examples and details about the learning process and how they overcame the challenges.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and follows a logical structure, addressing all parts of the prompt. However, there are some instances of repetition ('acquire knowing English language') and slight hesitations that affect the overall fluency. To improve, focus on varying sentence structures and avoiding redundant phrases. Practice speaking more smoothly by focusing on connecting ideas with appropriate linking words.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic, with some good expressions like 'broaden my horizons' and 'striving to acquire.' However, there's room for more precise and varied vocabulary to elevate the response. For example, instead of saying 'various kinds of people,' you could use 'people from diverse backgrounds.' To enhance your lexical resource, try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions and synonyms related to language learning and communication.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a mix of simple and complex sentences. However, there are a few minor errors and awkward phrasings (e.g., 'What I truly found way too hard to learn was English,' 'over and about'). To improve, focus on refining sentence structures and ensuring correct word order. Review common grammatical errors and practice constructing more complex sentences with accuracy.

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