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Band 5+: Describe the practical skill you learnt. You should say: What the skill was? Who you learnt it from? How you learnt it? Explain how useful it was?

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Language which is like C# and script. I usually use this skill when I work on programming projects or study IT. For example, I use it to create websites, work with a database, and develop the backend of applications. I use it when I have assignments for my classes. I first learned programming at school. It was difficult to understand, especially things like variables, loops, and functions. So I found it interesting. So I joined an IT class where I have a teacher who explains some difficult topics, and I can ask questions. And I think it's a useful skill to me because in the future, I can build a career in IT. And programming can help me in a different way. And you will find a problem, find a solved problem.

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language which is like c-sharp and script. I usually use this skill when I work on programming projects or study IT. For example, I use it to create websites. Work with a database, develop the begant of application. I use it when I have assignments for my classes. I first went programming at school. It was difficult to understand. It seems like variables, loops, functions. So I find it interesting. So I joined for IT class where I have a teacher explain some topic, some difficult topic and I can ask a question for him. And I think it’s a useful skill to me because I can, in the future, because I can, I want to build the, I can build a career in IT. And the programming can help me in a way that is in a different way. And you will find a problem, find a solved problem.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

programming: 3

skill: 2

difficult: 2

problem: 2

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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

The answer addresses the topic by identifying a practical skill (programming) and covers the required points: what it is, when it is used, how it was learned, and its future usefulness. However, the response lacks depth and specific details. For instance, the description of the skill is vague ('Language which is like C# and script'), and the learning process is only briefly mentioned. To improve, provide concrete examples of projects or tasks, elaborate on the learning journey with specific challenges and how you overcame them, and explain more clearly how the skill will benefit your future career. Additionally, ensure the final sentence is completed and clarified to avoid confusion.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and follows the prompt structure, but there are noticeable hesitations and repetitions (e.g., 'because I can, because I can'). The use of cohesive devices is basic, and some ideas are not fully developed. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly, reduce self-corrections, and expand on points with more detail and examples.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the topic but lacks precision and flexibility. There are some errors in word choice (e.g., 'begant' instead of 'backend') and limited range of expressions. To improve, learn and use more specific IT-related vocabulary and synonyms, and practice using collocations naturally.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate but with some errors and limited range. There are issues with articles (e.g., 'a teacher explain' should be 'a teacher who explains'), verb forms (e.g., 'I first went programming' should be 'I first learned programming'), and sentence structure. To improve, practice using a variety of complex structures and review common grammar points like relative clauses and conditional sentences.

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