Band 5+: How has the shift toward remote working affected the way people build professional relationships?

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

The response addresses the topic of remote work but does not fully answer the specific question regarding the 'extent' of change in 'building professional relationships.' The answer focuses more on the reasons why remote work is increasing and the emotional impact of isolation, rather than explaining the mechanisms of how professional connections are formed or altered (e.g., the shift from face-to-face interaction to digital communication). To improve, avoid focusing on personal feelings or general trends about technology, and instead analyze the specific impact on networking, trust-building, or collaboration within a professional context. Aim to expand on the 'how' and 'to what extent' by providing more abstract, generalized analysis.

The answer is quite brief and lacks the depth required for a Part 3 question, which typically demands extended discourse. While the ideas follow a logical progression, the connection between the rise of technology and the emotional impact on relationships is somewhat abrupt. To improve, use more sophisticated cohesive devices (e.g., 'Consequently,' 'As a result,' 'From a psychological perspective') and expand on your points by providing examples or explaining the 'why' behind your statements.

The vocabulary used is functional but very basic (e.g., 'feel down,' 'keep in touch,' 'changing'). In Part 3, examiners look for less common lexical items and collocations. Instead of 'feel down,' you could use 'feel isolated' or 'experience a sense of alienation.' Instead of 'changing,' you could use 'transforming' or 'redefining.' Try to use topic-specific vocabulary related to the workplace, such as 'virtual collaboration,' 'social cohesion,' or 'digital communication tools.'

There are several grammatical inaccuracies and simplistic structures. For example, 'internet sources... are under developing' is incorrect; it should be 'are developing' or 'are undergoing development.' The phrase 'people's relationship to their work are' contains a subject-verb agreement error (should be 'relationships... are'). To reach higher bands, you need to demonstrate a range of complex structures, such as conditional sentences (e.g., 'If companies were to mandate office attendance, social bonds might strengthen...') or relative clauses.