Band 5+: in what ways have families changed over the past hundred years?

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

The answer addresses the topic of change but focuses primarily on one specific aspect: geographical dispersion. While the explanation regarding migration for job opportunities is relevant, the response does not fully address the breadth of the question, which asks for 'ways' (plural) that families have changed. To improve, consider exploring other dimensions of familial change, such as shifts in family structure (e.g., nuclear vs. extended families), the role of women in the household, or changes in traditional values and communication methods. Additionally, ensure that the connection between 'being widely dispersed' and the fundamental nature of the family unit is more explicitly developed to provide a more comprehensive answer.

The speaker demonstrates the ability to answer the question and uses a standard opening phrase ('Well, that's an interesting question'). However, the coherence is hindered by fragmented ideas and a lack of logical progression. The connection between 'widely dispersed' and the example provided is somewhat abrupt. To improve, use more sophisticated cohesive devices (e.g., 'Consequently,' 'As a result of this migration...') to link the cause (job opportunities) to the effect (family dispersion).

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. While the speaker attempts to use terms like 'widely dispersed' and 'job opportunities,' there are errors in word choice and collocation (e.g., 'many families changed variety of ways' instead of 'in a variety of ways'). To reach a higher band, try to use more precise academic or topical vocabulary such as 'nuclear families vs. extended families,' 'urbanization,' 'geographical mobility,' or 'socio-economic shifts.'

There are significant grammatical inaccuracies that impede meaning. Specifically, there are issues with verb tense ('families changed' instead of 'have changed'), missing prepositions ('changed variety of ways'), and incorrect verb forms ('some people more out' instead of 'move out'). The sentence structures are mostly simple and lack the complexity required for higher bands. Focus on mastering the present perfect tense for discussing changes over time and ensuring subject-verb agreement.