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Band 7+: For how long did you study English?

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Thinking back, I started studying English when I was about 10 years old, and I'm still learning English to this day. I think every day you pick up new words, new information, and new ways of looking at things that require another approach to expressing yourself in English. So I am 28 now, meaning my process has already taken me 18 years, and I'm still not done yet. Learning is not just happening in school; it's happening outside of that as well. So yeah, it's been a long process, it's been a journey, and I'm still not there yet.

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Thinking back I started studying English when I was about 10 years old and I’m still learning English to this day. I think every day you pick up new words, new information, new ways of looking at things that would require another approach to expressing yourself in English. So I am 28 now meaning my process has already taken me 18 years and I’m still not done yet. So learning is not just happening in school, it’s happening outside of that as well. So yeah it’s been a long process, it’s been a journey and well still not there yet.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:

english: 3

still: 3

it's: 3

years: 2

learning: 2

process: 2

happening: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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

Task Response

7.5

This is an excellent response. The answer directly addresses the question and provides a detailed and engaging account of the candidate's English language learning journey. The candidate effectively conveys their ongoing commitment to learning and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the process.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is very fluent and coherent. The structure is logical and easy to follow. There is a slight hesitancy ('So yeah'), but it doesn't detract significantly from the overall fluency. Minor improvements could be made by reducing the number of 'ands' and using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The candidate uses a wide range of vocabulary precisely and accurately. Words and phrases like "pick up new words", "new ways of looking at things", and "it's been a journey" demonstrate a sophisticated command of English vocabulary.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate and the candidate uses a range of structures effectively. There are a few minor grammatical imperfections (e.g., run-on sentences), but these are infrequent and do not impede understanding. More complex grammatical structures could be incorporated to achieve a band 9.

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