Band 5+: Describe a skill you learned without formal training. You should say: - What the skill is - How you learned it - Why you wanted to learn it And explain the challenges you faced while learning it.

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

The response addresses the topic by identifying the skill (speaking English fluently) and the method of learning (via YouTube), and it mentions a lack of formal training. However, it lacks depth and specific details. The explanation of why you chose this method is brief and focuses more on the outcome (going abroad) rather than the reasons for self-learning. To improve, you could elaborate on the specific types of videos you watched, how you practiced (e.g., shadowing, note-taking), and what motivated you to persist despite setbacks. Additionally, providing a concrete example of a challenge and how you overcame it would strengthen the response. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

The answer is organized but lacks clear progression and cohesive devices. The response jumps from describing the skill to learning method, then to challenges, and finally to reasons, but without smooth transitions. There is some repetition (e.g., 'English podcast' mentioned twice) and self-correction ('a skill that was I learned'). To improve, use linking words (e.g., 'Firstly', 'Moreover', 'As a result') and structure the answer more clearly around the four prompts. Also, avoid unnecessary repetition and ensure each point is developed with examples or details.

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. Words like 'several types of videos' and 'many types of English podcast' are used, but there is limited range. Some errors in word choice ('statebacks' instead of 'setbacks', 'aisles preparation' instead of 'IELTS preparation', 'great life' instead of 'improve my life') reduce precision. To improve, use more varied and precise vocabulary (e.g., 'setbacks', 'obstacles', 'enhance my career prospects', 'pursue higher education abroad'). Also, avoid informal or incorrect phrases like 'give up' (use 'give up' is fine, but ensure correct usage).

The grammar is mostly simple and contains several errors. For example, 'a skill that was I learned' (incorrect word order), 'I faced several statebacks' (wrong word), 'I never give up' (should be 'gave up' for past tense), 'I choose to learn it' (should be 'chose' for past tense), and 'I can go to abroad' (should be 'go abroad'). There is limited use of complex structures. To improve, practice using past tense consistently, correct word order, and incorporate a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences. For example, 'Although I faced several setbacks during my IELTS preparation, I never gave up because I was determined to achieve my goal.'