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Band 5+: Learning a second language must be mandatory at schools.

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I am going to speak about learning a second language. I think everyone has to learn a second language because it has advantages. Firstly, when people learn a second language, they promote their cognitive skills and memory as a result. They can solve problems and complete other tasks. Secondly, learning a second language helps with future careers. Besides that, a second language helps in understanding other countries' traditions and nationalities. There are some disadvantages to it. Firstly, learning a second language can take away from other subjects, which means students cannot spend enough time on them. Everyone has different talents. Some people are learning a second language, but others are not. However, I want to learn a second language more in high school.

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I am going to speak about learning a second language. I think every people has to learn a second language because it has an advantage to it. Firstly, every people learn a second language. They promote their cognitive skills and memory as a result. They can solve problems and complete other tasks. Secondly, it helps a learning a second language. It helps a future career. Besides that, second language helps a learning about their cognitive skills. There are some other countries’ traditions and nationalities. There are some disadvantages to it. Firstly, they can learn a second language and take away from other subjects. That’s why they cannot attend and spend enough time on other subjects. Every people has different talents. Some people are learning a second language, but others are not. But I want to learn a second language more in the third school.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

second: 8

language: 8

learning: 4

learn: 3

other: 3

everyone: 2

firstly: 2

people: 2

helps: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is average. It is understandable but not always accurate. Focusing on the rhythm and stress patterns of English could prove beneficial.

Task Response

The answer is quite good, covering the advantages and disadvantages of mandatory second language learning. However, to improve, consider expanding on the points made with more specific examples and details. Elaborating on the career advantages and cultural understanding aspects would strengthen the response. Also, directly addressing the prompt's 'mandatory' aspect with a clearer stance and justification would enhance the overall argument.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is understandable, but there are some repetitions and slightly incoherent phrasing. For example, the phrase 'learning a second language' is repeated unnecessarily. Improving the flow and reducing repetition would significantly enhance fluency. The conclusion feels a bit abrupt; expanding on the personal desire to learn a second language in high school would add coherence.

Lexical Resource

5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. Words like 'promote' and 'cognitive skills' are used appropriately, but more precise and nuanced vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range. The phrasing could be more concise and impactful. For example, instead of 'helps a learning a second language,' simply say 'helps with future careers'. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors, particularly in subject-verb agreement ('every people has'). The sentence structure is sometimes awkward and unclear. Focusing on accurate subject-verb agreement and sentence construction is crucial. More complex grammatical structures could be used to demonstrate a wider range, such as using passive voice or subordinate clauses more effectively.

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