Part 1

Band 7+: Do you think it's important to have hobbies? Why or why not?

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.

79% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

I guess having hobbies is important for every person in their life because our hobbies are part of our lives, and we can't spend all our time only on work or family because it's not correct for us. Hobbies are a mirror of our soul, and through hobbies, we can show our interests and do what we like, which can give us pleasure. So, I believe that hobbies can make our lives easier and more interesting.

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

I guess having hobbies is important for every person in their life because our hobbies is part of our life and we can’t spend the whole our time only for work or for our family because it’s kind of… it’s not correct for us. Because hobbies it’s a mirror of our soul and through hobbies we can show our interests, we can do what we like and it can give us pleasure. So I believe that hobbies can make our life easier and more interesting.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 30 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

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

hobbies: 5

because: 2

lives: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response is relevant and provides a clear explanation of why hobbies are important. The ideas are well-connected and easy to follow. To further enhance the response, consider providing specific examples of hobbies and their benefits.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent, but there are some hesitations ('kind of...') and minor repetitions. Using cohesive devices more effectively would improve the flow. For example, instead of saying 'because hobbies it's a mirror,' you could say 'because hobbies are a mirror.' Try to minimize pauses and filler words.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. The phrase 'mirror of our soul' is a good attempt at a more sophisticated expression. To improve, try to use more varied and precise vocabulary related to hobbies and their benefits. For example, instead of just saying 'interesting,' you could use words like 'fulfilling,' 'enriching,' or 'stimulating.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are some grammatical errors, such as 'our hobbies is part of our life' (should be 'are part of our lives') and 'the whole our time' (should be 'all our time'). While these errors don't significantly impede understanding, correcting them would improve the grammatical accuracy. Focus on subject-verb agreement and correct use of articles and possessive pronouns.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Do you think it’s important to have hobbies? Why or why not?

Of course, I do believe that it’s very essential to take a hobby because it helps people to do something meaningful in their life and focus on their interests. When they do hobbies, they feel relaxed and recharge their batteries. And also, when they do the activities, they feel a sense of satisfaction and they […]

Band 8+

Do you think it’s important to have hobbies? Why or why not?

Yes, I believe hobbies are extremely important. Focusing only on work or study can be mentally draining, so people need time to enjoy their favorite activities. Hobbies are not just part of relaxation, they also play a key role in developing imagination, especially in young people.

Band 9

Do you think it’s important to have hobbies? Why or why not?

I am an interest and I am important in writing essays. because I’m interested and the others are important at hobbies.

Band 4+

Do you think it’s important to have hobbies? Why or why not?

Yeah, it’s much important to have hobbies every people. Everyone must have hobbies. Like my hobbies are hard-shiting, reading books, watching movies, and much more. I think it’s important to have hobbies to do in our free time.

Band 5+

Do you think it’s important to have hobbies? Why or why not?

I think it is important to have a hobby because we can keep ourselves productive and then we can encourage ourselves to do something better for ourselves or for informants also. Stop.

Band 6+

See All

Do you prefer to have a few close frienda or many acquaintances?

I believe it’s better to have many condenses and many friends that help you in the life I can serve Shapa with job opportunity and help me when you face any problem in the life. And you feel more communication and relationship, stranger relations.

Band 5+

Have you ever borrowed books from others?

Yeah, of course. When I was a child, I was really interested in reading books. And I often borrowed books from my grandmother because she had a small collection at home. She was kind and always encouraged me to read more. She really helped me to develop a love for reading. I still remember so […]

Band 7+

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

It’s a very kind way to do it, because it’s a special holiday for me and my family. It’s time to after Ramadan, so it feels like a day after. I’m not surprised, I like visiting girls, I like appearing in the mirror before my family. This is the thing I need to do. I […]

Band 4+

What is the best way to travel to school or work in your opinion?

Usually, I travel to work by car as it is the most convenient and time efficient option for me. It allows me to avoid the inconvenience of crowded public transport and gives me great flexibility with my schedule. Since punctuality is important in both academic and professional sitting, having reliable mode of transport makes a […]

Band 7+

Do you prefer to eat at home or in a restaurant?

Without a doubt I’m a person who likes to eat at home because I find making dishes and meals at home much more therapeutic and more intimate. although sometimes it’s really pleasant to go out and eat at restaurants but still I prefer eating at home and doing meals from scratch because it really makes […]

Band 8+

How often do you use social media?

I would say I use social media on a daily basis, albeit in a fairly controlled and purposeful manner rather than mindlessly scrolling for hours. I tend to engage with these platforms in a short, intentional burst throughout the day. Primarily I use social media as a tool for information gathering and communication. For instance, […]

Band 8+

See All

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