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Band 5+: Describe a skill you would like to learn in future?

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I would actually like to learn a lot of skills in the future, but I would like to learn piano skills more because once my father taught me piano skills on the earphone. It's an application which... which... there are piano sticks that we can play piano easily. Then I started to be interested in playing piano, but I didn't have any time because of my schools, my sport, my courses, but it's my last year with school, then when I start to study in university, and moreover I would like to learn piano I I would like to start piano.

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I would actually like to learn a lot of skills in the future but I would like to learn piano skills more because once my father teach me piano skills in the earphone It’s an application which is… which… there are piano sticks that we can play piano easily. Then I start to be interested in playing piano, but I didn’t have any time because of my schools, my sport, my courses, but it’s my last year with school, then when I start to study in university, and moreover I would like to learn piano I I would like to start piano

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

piano: 7

would: 4

like: 4

learn: 3

skills: 3

because: 2

which: 2

start: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response addresses the topic by clearly identifying the skill (piano) and provides a reason for interest, including a personal anecdote about the father introducing the skill. However, the answer lacks depth and specific details about the skill itself, the learning process, or future plans. To improve, expand on why this skill is important to you, describe the steps you would take to learn it, and include more concrete examples or experiences. Additionally, work on fluency and coherence by organizing your ideas more clearly and reducing repetition. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is somewhat fluent but lacks coherence and organization. There is repetition and self-correction ('which... which...', 'I I'), and the ideas are not clearly connected. The speaker jumps between points without clear transitions. To improve, practice structuring your answer with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and use cohesive devices like 'firstly', 'moreover', 'however'. Also, reduce repetition by planning your response briefly before speaking.

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is basic and sometimes inaccurate (e.g., 'piano skills', 'in the earphone', 'piano sticks'). There is limited range and imprecise word choice. To improve, expand your vocabulary related to skills and learning, and use more precise terms (e.g., 'piano app', 'keyboard', 'due to my busy schedule'). Practice paraphrasing and using synonyms. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors, such as incorrect tense ('my father teach' instead of 'taught'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure issues. Sentences are often fragmented or run-on. To improve, focus on basic grammar rules, especially past tense and complex sentence structures. Practice constructing clear, grammatically correct sentences and seek feedback on your speaking.

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