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Band 5+: describe a time when you helped someon solve a problem

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Okay, nice. So I helped my friend Rohan. He was lacking some money, and he called me to tell me that he needed some. I didn't have that much money, so I asked my parents to borrow some, and then I gave it to him so that he could buy something else. In this way, I helped him. There are a lot of reasons why he is like my younger brother, and we spent a lot of time together. And that's all.

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

Okay, nice. So I helped my friend Rohan. He is lacking, you know, some sort of money and then he just called me and told me that he needs some money. But I don’t have that much of money and I asked my parents to borrow some money and then I gave it to him so that he can, you know, buy something else. And in this way I helped him and there are a lot of, you know, reasons why he is my younger brother and we spent a lot of time together. And that’s all.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.

Vocabulary Repetition:

some: 3

that: 3

helped: 2

money: 2

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Pronunciation

6.5

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The response is brief and lacks detail. Consider expanding on the problem Rohan faced, the specific amount of money involved, and the context of why he needed the money. Elaborating on your feelings and the outcome of your help would also strengthen the response. Adding more descriptive language will make the story more engaging. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

5.5

The answer is understandable, but the delivery is somewhat hesitant and lacks smooth transitions between ideas. The phrase 'you know' is overused. Try to plan your response beforehand to improve fluency and coherence. Focus on a clearer narrative structure.

Lexical Resource

5.5

Vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. The phrasing 'lacking some money' is slightly awkward. Consider using more precise and varied vocabulary to describe the situation and your actions. For example, instead of 'buy something else,' specify what he needed to buy.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4.5

Grammar is mostly correct, but there are some minor errors and inconsistencies. For example, the sentence 'But I don't have that much of money' is grammatically incorrect. Work on improving sentence structure and grammatical accuracy. Practice using a wider range of grammatical structures to enhance your score.

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