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Band 7+: How do you think the increasing use of social media impacts face-to-face communication skills?

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Well, it depends. Some people might say yes, but others will not agree with this. Personally, I believe that social media does affect real-life social skills. And why? You're probably asking. It is because teenagers and even small kids are now constantly on social media and they cannot see what's around them. This affects their logical thinking and the skills they need to learn at a young age. Children are completely obsessed with phones, gadgets, and watching TV, and they are distracted from problems that they need to learn.

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Well, it depends. Some people might say yes, but others will not agree with this. Personally, I consider that social media does affect real-life social skills. And why? You’re probably asking. It is because teenagers and even small kids are now constantly on social media and they cannot see what’s around them. This affects the the logical thinking and the skills they need to learn at a young age. Children are completely obsessed with phones, gadgets, watching TV, and they are distracted from problems that they need to learn.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

they: 4

social: 3

media: 2

skills: 2

learn: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The response addresses the question and provides a clear opinion. However, the ideas could be developed further with more specific examples and a broader perspective. Consider exploring both positive and negative impacts of social media on social skills to provide a more balanced and comprehensive answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, using phrases like 'Personally, I consider that' and 'And why? You're probably asking' to guide the listener. However, there are some minor hesitations ('the the') that slightly affect fluency. To improve, focus on reducing these hesitations through practice and careful articulation.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the topic, using words like 'obsessed,' 'gadgets,' and 'distracted.' However, the range could be broader and more precise. Try to incorporate more nuanced vocabulary related to social skills and the impact of technology. For example, instead of 'cannot see what's around them,' you could say 'lose awareness of their immediate surroundings.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied and appropriate. Pay attention to articles (e.g., 'the logical thinking' could be improved) and ensure consistent accuracy in more complex sentences. Also, 'I consider that' is a bit formal; 'I believe that' is more natural.

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