Band 5+: Do you think that social media has made people more or less connected?

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

The response addresses both sides of the question, which is essential for a balanced discussion on this topic. The candidate successfully moves away from purely personal anecdotes to discuss general societal trends. However, to reach a higher band, the answer should avoid overly simplistic phrasing such as 'every pupil' (which is too specific to students) and 'friends who are not real in life' (which is slightly ambiguous). Instead, aim to use more precise academic vocabulary, such as 'digital interactions versus face-to-face intimacy' or 'the superficial nature of online connections.' Additionally, expanding on the 'isolation' aspect by mentioning the psychological impact or the replacement of physical social cues would provide the depth required for a top-tier response.

The speaker attempts to address both sides of the argument, which is good for Part 3. However, the coherence is hindered by significant hesitations and a lack of logical flow in the second half of the response. The connection between 'virtual platforms' and 'losing touch' was quite muddled in the raw transcript. To improve, use more formal cohesive devices such as 'On the other hand,' 'Conversely,' or 'Furthermore' to signal shifts in your argument clearly.

The vocabulary is quite limited and there are several instances of word misuse or phonetic errors that obscure meaning (e.g., 'clothe' instead of 'chat', 'insulated' instead of 'isolated', 'Lozing' instead of 'losing'). While the speaker attempts to use complex ideas, the lack of precise terminology prevents a higher score. Focus on learning collocations related to technology and social interaction, such as 'digital footprint,' 'virtual interaction,' or 'social alienation.'

There are frequent grammatical errors that affect clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('it have' instead of 'it has'), tense inconsistency ('social media had made' vs 'is'), and awkward sentence structures ('at the development of'). The sentence 'everyone using social media' is a fragment. Work on mastering basic sentence structures and ensuring that your verb tenses remain consistent throughout your explanation.