Band 6+: Do you use social media? If so, how much time do you spend on it each day?

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

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a specific timeframe. The response is well-developed, as it goes beyond a simple number to explain the purpose behind the usage, such as educational needs and linguistic improvement. To reach a higher level of naturalness, avoid overly formal or repetitive introductory phrases like 'when it comes to speaking about...'. Instead, try to transition more smoothly into the answer. Additionally, ensure that the connection between the amount of time spent and the activities mentioned is clearly articulated to maintain a cohesive flow.

The speaker demonstrates an ability to keep talking, but there is significant hesitation and a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly. The phrase 'who's bought' in the raw transcript suggests a breakdown in coherence or a mispronunciation that disrupts the flow. To improve, work on using transition words like 'Furthermore,' 'Additionally,' or 'Specifically' to connect your personal interests to your educational needs. Avoid starting with 'Okay' too frequently; instead, dive straight into the answer or use more natural fillers.

The vocabulary is functional but quite basic and repetitive (e.g., using 'social media' and 'skills' multiple times). There were also some errors in word choice/usage, such as 'spending time' used as a noun phrase incorrectly in the raw version. To reach a higher band, try to use more precise synonyms. Instead of 'improve my linguistic skills,' you could say 'enhance my language proficiency' or 'hone my communication abilities.' Instead of 'help of social media,' try 'utilize social media platforms as an educational tool.'

The response contains several grammatical inaccuracies. For example, 'when it comes to speak' should be 'when it comes to speaking,' and 'who's bought' (likely intended as 'which supports') is a major error. There is also a lack of complex sentence structures; most sentences are simple or joined incorrectly. To improve, practice using relative clauses (e.g., 'Social media, which I use for both leisure and study, takes up...') and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage (e.g., 'listening TO podcasts').