Band 5+: Do yoDo you ever see things in shops and then buy them online? [Why/Why not?]u ever see things in shops and then buy them online? [Why/Why not?]

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

The response addresses the topic but fails to answer the specific question asked. The examiner asked if 'you' (the speaker) personally engage in this behavior, but the response shifts to a general discussion about why 'we' or 'people' might do it. To improve, ensure you use personal pronouns like 'I' to directly answer the question. Additionally, the explanation regarding why this behavior is 'awkward' is somewhat unclear; providing a specific reason - such as price comparisons or convenience - would make the answer more coherent and relevant.

The speaker attempts to develop an answer but struggles with logical flow and coherence. There is a lot of repetition of the prompt's phrasing ('seeing things in shops and then buying them online'), which suggests a lack of ability to paraphrase. To improve, use cohesive devices like 'On the other hand,' 'Furthermore,' or 'Consequently' to link ideas more smoothly rather than repeating the question verbatim.

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. The speaker relies heavily on the words provided in the question. To reach a higher band, you should use synonyms. For example, instead of 'seeing things in shops,' you could say 'browsing in-store,' 'inspecting products physically,' or 'window shopping.' Instead of 'buy,' use 'purchase' or 'order.'

There are significant grammatical errors that impede clarity. For example, 'why we buy some things online is to we don't want' is ungrammatical. The phrase 'instead go into the shop' should be 'instead of going into the shop.' The speaker relies on simple sentence structures and struggles with complex structures. Focus on mastering subordinate clauses (e.g., 'Although it is convenient to browse in person, I prefer to...') and correct preposition usage.