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Band 4+: Describe a skill you would like to learn that is completely different from your current job or studies. You should say: - What the skill is - How you would learn it - How much time you would spend on it And explain why you find this skill interesting.

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Oh yes, I would like to talk about a skill I would like to learn in the future, and that is translation. I really like translation, and moreover, I love learning new languages. In the future, I want to become a translator. I am really interested in it because it is very captivating, especially chatting with other people and meeting new people. Yes, I must learn English grammar, and my speaking must be very good. I need to develop my translation skills because they are very challenging. Some people really like it, but some people don't, and I find it very captivating. This would change my life. In the future, I want to be successful in my career, and I really want that. Moreover, I want to achieve an IELTS band score to pass the test, as this is very important for me. I must study abroad, and a university abroad requires an IELTS band score. If I do well, I will apply to the University of Oxford, which I really like.

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

Oh yes, I would say about a school. I would like to learn in the future and this is translator school and I really like translator and moreover I love learning new languages and in the future I want to become translator and I really interested in because it is very captivating especially chatting with other people and new communication, new people. Yes, I must be learn English grammar and my speaking must be very well and I must have a translator skill because translator skill is very cruel and some people really like but some people don’t like and are really interested in and this is really captivating to me and this is change my life. In the future I want to become success in my career and I really want it and tomorrow Moreover, I want to get an AALTUS band score to test A’s and this is very, must need me because I must study Abraat and so Abraat University requires AALTUS band score and If you’re dwelling, I will ask the University of Oxford which I really like it.

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

like: 5

really: 5

very: 5

want: 4

people: 4

would: 3

future: 3

translation: 3

must: 3

learn: 2

moreover: 2

because: 2

captivating: 2

ielts: 2

score: 2

abroad: 2

university: 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 response addresses the topic and identifies a specific skill (translation). However, the development of the ideas is limited. While the speaker mentions why they are interested and touches upon the necessity of English proficiency, the explanation of 'how' they would go about learning the skill is quite vague, focusing more on general English requirements rather than a specific learning plan for translation. Additionally, the connection between learning translation and the specific life changes mentioned (such as applying to Oxford) could be more clearly articulated to show how the skill itself acts as the catalyst for that change. To improve, try to expand on each bullet point with more specific details. For example, instead of just saying you need to learn grammar, describe whether you would take a professional course, use specific software, or find a mentor. Aim to provide more depth when explaining the 'why' and 'how' to ensure a more comprehensive answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The speaker demonstrates a basic ability to keep talking, but there is significant repetition of ideas and words (e.g., 'really interested', 'captivating', 'must'). The coherence is weak because the ideas are linked with simple conjunctions like 'and' and 'moreover' without a logical progression that follows the bullet points of the prompt effectively. To improve, use a wider variety of cohesive devices (e.g., 'Firstly', 'As a result', 'Regarding how I would learn it') and avoid repeating the same sentence structures.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Words like 'captivating' and 'really' are overused. There are also instances of incorrect word choices (malapropisms) where the meaning is obscured, such as using 'cruel' when 'challenging' or 'difficult' was intended, and 'dwelling' instead of 'doing well'. To reach higher bands, you need to use more precise collocations and idiomatic expressions related to the topic of language learning and career goals. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical errors are frequent and sometimes impede communication. There are issues with modal verbs ('I must be learn'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure ('this is change my life'). The speaker relies heavily on simple sentence structures. To improve, focus on mastering basic tenses and practicing complex structures like conditional sentences (e.g., 'If I master this skill, I will be able to...') and relative clauses.

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