Band 5+: Do you listen to music while doing other things?

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

The response addresses the question but focuses heavily on personal experience rather than discussing the topic in a general or abstract sense. In IELTS Speaking Part 3, it is important to move away from 'I' and 'me' and instead discuss trends, people in general, or society as a whole. To improve, try to expand the answer by discussing why people in general might listen to music while multitasking, or the different types of activities people pair with music, rather than just describing your own workout routine. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

The answer is direct and relevant to the question. However, it is quite brief for a Part 3 response, which requires more extended development and abstract reasoning. To improve, try to use more cohesive devices (e.g., 'Furthermore,' 'Consequently,' or 'On top of that') to link your ideas and expand on *why* music affects your performance.

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive (e.g., 'music', 'exercise', 'healthier'). While the meaning is clear, a higher band score requires more precise and sophisticated word choices. Instead of 'make me feel excited,' you could use 'uplifting,' 'energizing,' or 'motivating.' Instead of 'more efficiency exercise,' you could use 'enhance my physical performance' or 'boost my stamina.'

There are several grammatical errors in the raw transcript, specifically regarding sentence structure and word forms (e.g., 'make me I will feel' and 'more efficiency exercise'). You are relying heavily on simple sentence structures and the future tense ('I will'). To reach a higher band, practice using complex sentences, such as relative clauses ('...pop music, which helps me stay motivated...') and gerunds ('...listening to music helps me focus...').