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Band 5+: Describe a skill you learned from a non-human source. You should say: - What the skill is - How you learned it - Who or what taught you - And explain why learning from this source was effective.

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I am going to describe a skill I learned from a non-human source. Actually, it was animal sounds. I can already jump, but I learned bird singing and cat meowing as well. So I learned them from animals. After I went out, I saw different types of animals like birds, cats, and sometimes farm animals like horses, cows, and hens. At that time, I heard different types of sounds from them. We couldn't hear sentences or something from them; we could only hear sounds like meowing, and birds singing. So I tried to imitate their sounds, like meowing and bird sounds, especially parrots and toucans. Then, after a long time, I realized I could imitate their sounds. I love it. Sometimes I talk with my cat. When I say meow, she replies with the same sound. So I realized I can dub their voices, their sounds. I think that is the skill I learned from them. It was really good and it makes me happy.

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I am going to describe a skill what I learnt from non-humans resource actually it was animal sounds jumping already I can jump bird singing and cat meowing also so I learnt them from animals actually because after I went out I saw different types of animals like birds, cat talk and sometimes farm animals like horse and cows, hens like that. So at that time I heard different types of sounds of them like we couldn’t hear, we couldn’t hear some birds or sentences or something from them, we couldn’t hear, we can hear only sounds from them like meow so also bird sings also so I I I try to imitate their sounds like meowing and bird sounds some different types of especially parrots and togans also. Then after a long time I realized I can imitate their sounds. So I love it. Sometimes I talk with my cat when I say meow. She replied with the same sound. So I realized I can dub their voices, their sounds, their voices, like that. I think that is the skill what I learned from them actually. It was really good and it makes me happy.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

sounds: 7

from: 5

learned: 4

like: 4

their: 4

meowing: 3

them: 3

animals: 3

skill: 2

singing: 2

after: 2

different: 2

types: 2

birds: 2

sometimes: 2

could: 2

imitate: 2

realized: 2

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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 answer addresses the topic by describing a skill (imitating animal sounds) and explains how it was learned, but it lacks depth and specific details. The response does not clearly state when the skill was realized, and the explanation of why this learning method was effective is underdeveloped. To improve, provide a more structured response with a clear introduction, specific examples of the learning process, a precise moment of realization, and a detailed explanation of the effectiveness of learning from animals. Additionally, expand on personal experiences and feelings to make the answer more engaging and comprehensive.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but lacks clear organization. The speaker jumps between ideas (e.g., mentioning jumping, then bird singing, then cat meowing) without a clear structure. There is noticeable repetition and self-correction (e.g., 'we couldn't hear, we couldn't hear', 'I I I try'). To improve, organize the response into clear sections: what the skill was, how you learned it, when you realized it, and why it was effective. Use cohesive devices like 'firstly', 'then', 'after that', and 'in conclusion' to guide the listener.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive (e.g., 'sounds', 'animals', 'like that'). There is some attempt at variety (e.g., 'imitate', 'dub', 'toucans'), but the range is limited. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary. For example, instead of 'sounds', use 'vocalizations', 'calls', or 'melodies'. Instead of 'like that', use 'and so on' or 'among others'. Also, avoid informal phrases like 'actually' and 'so' repeatedly. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate but simple, with frequent use of short, simple sentences. There are some errors, such as 'a skill what I learnt' (should be 'a skill that I learned'), 'non-humans resource' (should be 'non-human source'), and 'we couldn't hear some birds or sentences' (unclear meaning). To improve, use a wider range of structures, such as complex sentences with relative clauses, conditionals, and passive voice. For example, 'The skill that I acquired was...' or 'If I hadn't observed the animals closely, I wouldn't have been able to imitate them.'

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Band 5+: Describe a skill you learned from a non-human source. You should say: - What the skill is - How you learned it - Who or what taught you - And explain why learning from this source was effective.

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