Part 2

Band 5+: Describe a time you bought something from a street market. You should say: When it was Where it was What you bought And how you felt about it.

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.

58% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

It was in the summer, and I was with my mom. I like shopping with my mother because she's always ready to help me. It was a street called Dina, and I bought the Gorn. It was the green Gorn with diamonds. I bought it for my brother's weekend. My brother's weekend was also in the summer. When I saw the green Gorn, I fell in love with it because I like the green color. It looks like an abaya. It is Arabian clothing, and I like it as a mission goal.

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

It was in the summer and I was with my mom. I like shopping with my mother because she’s always ready to help me. It was a street called Dina and I bought the Gorn. It was the green Gorn with diamonds. I bought it for my brother’s weekend. My brother’s weekend was also in the summer. When I saw the green Gorn, I fell in love with it because I like the green color. It looks like an abayca. It is an Arabian clothes and I like it as a mission goal.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 37 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

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

with: 4

like: 4

gorn: 3

green: 3

summer: 2

because: 2

bought: 2

brother's: 2

weekend: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

5.5

The response is satisfactory, covering all parts of the question. However, more details and descriptive language could enhance the answer. Consider expanding on the setting of the market, providing more sensory details about the Gorn, and elaborating on your feelings and the significance of the purchase for your brother's weekend. Adding more specific examples and anecdotes would improve the overall quality. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is coherent and easy to follow, although there are some minor issues with fluency. The speaker occasionally hesitates and the connection between buying the Gorn and it being a mission goal is unclear. Improving the flow of ideas and adding transitional words would enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

4.5

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. The use of 'Gorn' is unclear and needs further explanation. Using more precise and descriptive language would improve the lexical resource score. The description of the item could be more detailed and evocative. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with a few minor errors. The sentence 'It looks like an abayca. It is an Arabian clothes and I like it as a mission goal' is grammatically incorrect and unclear. Improving grammatical accuracy and sentence structure would improve the score. Consider using more complex sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Describe a time you bought something from a street market. You should say: When it was Where it was What you bought And how you felt about it.

Usually not the type of person who likes to buy something on the street because I think it is not safe enough. But I recall the time when, um, I bought a candy from the girl that was standing near the kindergarten. It was really sad to see that this girl at her young age, […]

Band 6+

See All

Describe an event you attended where you did not like the music What event it was Where it was What kind of music they played Why you did not like i

I love listening to music. In fact, I love listening while cooking, while cleaning, even while ice-turning. Today I would like to talk about an event I attend where I did not like the music. It has happened few days ago when my university authorized you When everyone know James was perform but after few […]

Band 4+

See All

Band 5+: Describe a time you bought something from a street market. You should say: When it was Where it was What you bought And how you felt about it.

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

Answers On The Same Topic:

Describe a time you bought something from a street market. You should say: When it was Where it was What you bought And how you felt about it.

Other Topics:

Describe a time when you received a piece of advice that surprised you. You should say: - Who gave you the advice - What the advice was - Why it surprised you And explain how you used that advice.

Describe an object in your home that has a hidden or forgotten function. You should say: - What the object is - What its original function was - How you discovered its hidden use And explain whether you now use it for its original or hidden purpose.

Describe an event you attended where you did not like the music What event it was Where it was What kind of music they played Why you did not like i

Describe a time when you used information for tourists, for example from a guidebook or online. You should say: where you got this information what place this information was about what information you got and explain whether this information was very helpful for you.

Describe a time when you had to use a map or navigation app to find a place. You should say: - What the place was - Why you needed to go there - How you used the map or app And explain how you felt during the journey.

Describe a skill you learned from a non-human source. You should say: - What the skill is - How you learned it - Who or what taught you - And explain why learning from this source was effective.

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

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium