Part 2

Band 5+: Describe a time when you failed to achieve a goal. You should say: - What the goal was - Why you failed - What you learned from the experience And explain how this failure impacted you.

See all user-submitted answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.

67% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

Well, I will talk about a situation that happened a few months ago. I was planning to visit a city in Russia for an event where I was a participant. Then it turned out that I received a letter stating that I was not a participant in that event, so I could not visit that place. However, the letter expressed gratitude for my application but stated that I was not allowed to attend the event. It was very embarrassing. I felt stressed and nervous about my goal to visit that place, especially since my friend, my classmate Alwa, reached her goal and was able to go to that city in Russia.

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

Well, I will talk about the situation which happened around months ago. I was planning to visit the city in Russia because of some events where I was a participant. Then it turned out that I had a redish letter where it was written that I am not a participant of that event so I could not visit that place. But I saw that words were very grateful for your application but you are not allowed to to visit that event. It was very, I would just say, embarrassing. I feel stressed and nervous My goal to visit that place, but I felt that but my friend I mean my Classmate alwa she reached her goal and He could She went there That place to visit that city in Russia

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 44 seconds

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

(+/- 0.5)

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 8

visit: 3

event: 3

about: 2

russia: 2

participant: 2

letter: 2

place: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

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 touches on the topic but lacks depth and detail. The explanation of why the goal was not achieved is vague, and the impact of the failure is only briefly mentioned. To improve, provide more specific information about the goal, the reasons for failure, and the lessons learned. Elaborate on the emotional impact and provide a more detailed narrative. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is somewhat coherent but contains noticeable hesitations and some disjointed sentences. The narrative is understandable, but the flow is disrupted by pauses and self-corrections. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly and use linking words to connect ideas more effectively. Focus on organizing your thoughts before speaking to maintain a clearer structure.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and lacks precision. The speaker uses simple words like 'embarrassing,' 'stressed,' and 'nervous,' but doesn't expand much beyond this. To enhance lexical resource, try to incorporate more specific and varied vocabulary related to feelings, goals, and experiences. Use a thesaurus to find alternative words and phrases.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is limited, and there are several errors in sentence structure and verb tense. For example, 'I had a redish letter' and incorrect pronoun usage ('He could She went there'). To improve, focus on mastering basic grammar rules and practice constructing more complex sentences accurately. Review verb tenses, pronoun agreement, and sentence structure.

Describe a person you know who is a good leader. You should say: - Who this person is - How you know them - What qualities make them a good leader And explain how this person inspires you.

Someone I know who I believe is a really good data is RM. It’s someone I met during my university year. We’re not really that close but because of the arrangement of our names, our student numbers, where we are like shared for group projects we always end up in the same group so I […]

Band 6+

describe a time you have to change your plan when it was why you had to change your plan what you did and say you field about the change

Last month I changed an important plan that I had made my friends and I had planned to watch those because the national football team World Cup qualifications match at Cafe with Bookit, Table and Wreck were really excited about it. However, a few days ago, before the match, I found out that there was […]

Band 6+

Describe a place you enjoy visit in your free time

I would like to talk about a local park in Tashkent, which is my favorite urban oasis. What strikes me most about this place is its lush greenery, combined with several majestic fountains. The sound of water mixed with the sight of well-capped trees creates a tranquil atmosphere that is hard to find elsewhere in […]

Band 8+

Describe a place you enjoy visit in your free time

If I have a spare time, I head to the local park which I can sight through Oasis in my life. So this is incredibly well maintained with lush greenery and colorful flowers. This place is picturesque especially in the evening. I go there to unwind after my classes. So it helps me to distress […]

Band 5+

Describe a time you saw children behave badly at public

During childhood, many children can exhibit mischievous behavior due to a lack of supervision from their parents. Today, I would like to share a story about a mischievous incident involving children in public. It was a pleasant day and I was out for a walk early in the morning. I noticed two children arguing with […]

Band 6+

See All

Band 5+: Describe a time when you failed to achieve a goal. You should say: - What the goal was - Why you failed - What you learned from the experience And explain how this failure impacted you.

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Other Topics:

Describe a piece of technology (other than a phone or computer) that you find very useful. You should say: - What it is - How often you use it - How you learned to use it And explain how it makes your life easier.

Describe a person you know who is a good leader. You should say: - Who this person is - How you know them - What qualities make them a good leader And explain how this person inspires you.

describe a time you have to change your plan when it was why you had to change your plan what you did and say you field about the change

Describe a place you enjoy visit in your free time

Describe a place you enjoy visit in your free time

Describe a time you saw children behave badly at public

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium