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Band 5+: Describe a time you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind. You should say: - What the issue was - Who you persuaded - What arguments you used And explain how you felt after succeeding.

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I remember when I persuaded my classmate to take part in a school competition. She didn't want to join because she was shy. I told her that it would be fun and I would support her. Finally, she agreed, and we did a great job together. I was really glad that I could see her here because it helped her become more confident.

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I remember when I persuaded my cosmet to take part in a school competition. She didn’t want to join because she was shy. I told her that it would be fun and I would support her. Finally she agreed and we did a great job together. And I was really glad that I can see them here because it helps here become more confident.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

because: 2

would: 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 prompt, but could benefit from more detail and elaboration. To improve, provide a more detailed description of the issue, the person you persuaded, and the specific strategies you used to persuade them. Additionally, expand on your feelings after the event to provide a more comprehensive answer. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and follows a logical structure, addressing all parts of the prompt. However, there are some minor hesitations and a slight lack of smoothness in delivery. To improve, focus on practicing speaking more continuously and using linking words to connect ideas more seamlessly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. The word 'cosmet' is incorrect and should be 'classmate'. To enhance lexical resource, try to incorporate more specific and descriptive words related to the topic of persuasion and confidence. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors, such as 'I can see them here' which should be 'I could see her here'. To improve, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and pronoun usage. Reviewing basic grammar rules and practicing sentence construction can be beneficial.

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Band 5+: Describe a time you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind. You should say: - What the issue was - Who you persuaded - What arguments you used And explain how you felt after succeeding.

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Describe a time you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind. You should say: – What the issue was – Who you persuaded – What arguments you used And explain how you felt after succeeding.

Describe a time you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind. You should say: – What the issue was – Who you persuaded – What arguments you used And explain how you felt after succeeding.

Describe a time you successfully persuaded someone to change their mind. You should say: – What the issue was – Who you persuaded – What arguments you used And explain how you felt after succeeding.

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