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Band 5+: Describe a skill you learned from observing others. You should say: - What the skill was - Who you observed - Where and when you observed them And explain how this skill has been useful to you.

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I would like to talk about a skill that I learned from observing others. It's a weird skill, but yes, I think it's useful for me and for my future. When I was 10 years old, I saw on my classmate's phone that she was learning many languages by using Duolingo, and I thought it was weird because she was talking with the Duolingo figure, the main character. When we played games with my friends, she seemed weird or awful to me because she learned many languages without our help and she didn't speak with us. But when I grew up, I realized that she was clever and kind, and I think this skill of being independent and liking to learn something is cool because for your future it's suitable and it's a piece of cake to be so.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I would like to talk about the skills that I learned from observing others. In addition, it’s so weird skill, but yes, I think it’s so useful for me and for my future. When I was 10 years old, I saw in my classmates’ phones that she is learning so many languages by using Duolingo and I think it was so weird because she was talking with O, it’s a Duolingo’s figure, main character. When we played many games with my friends, she was so weird or awful for me because she learned so many languages without our help and she doesn’t speak with talk but when I grow up I realize that she was so clever, kind and I think this skill to be independent and like to learning something very cool because for your future it’s so suitable and it’s a piece of cake to be so

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

it's: 4

skill: 3

that: 3

weird: 3

when: 3

because: 3

with: 3

learned: 2

think: 2

future: 2

languages: 2

duolingo: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer addresses the topic by describing a skill (learning languages independently) and mentions observing a classmate. However, it lacks specific details about where and when the observation took place, and the explanation of how the skill has been useful is vague and underdeveloped. To improve, provide more concrete examples of how you applied this skill in your own life, and clearly state the location and time of the observation. Additionally, ensure the response stays focused on the skill itself rather than personal judgments about the classmate.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer has some organization but lacks clear structure and coherence. The speaker starts with the skill but then digresses into describing the classmate's behavior without clearly explaining the skill itself. There is noticeable repetition (e.g., 'so weird') and self-correction. To improve, use a clear sequence: introduce the skill, describe the observation, and then explain its usefulness. Use cohesive devices like 'firstly', 'for example', 'as a result' to link ideas.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is basic and repetitive (e.g., 'weird', 'useful', 'cool'). There is some attempt at idiomatic language ('piece of cake') but it is used inappropriately. The speaker could use more precise terms like 'unusual', 'beneficial', 'self-discipline', 'language acquisition'. Avoid overusing 'so' and 'like'. Expand vocabulary by learning synonyms and collocations related to skills and learning.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly simple with some errors. For example, 'she doesn't speak with talk' is unclear and incorrect; 'when I grow up' should be 'when I grew up' for past tense consistency. There are issues with subject-verb agreement and article use (e.g., 'the skills' vs 'a skill'). To improve, practice using a mix of tenses (past, present perfect) and complex structures (e.g., relative clauses, conditionals). Proofread for basic errors.

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Band 5+: Describe a skill you learned from observing others. You should say: - What the skill was - Who you observed - Where and when you observed them And explain how this skill has been useful to you.

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