Part 1

Band 6+: PART 1 The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE Photographs • What type of photos do you like taking? [Why/Why not?] • What do you do with photos you take? [Why/Why not?] • When you visit other places, do you take photos or buy postcards? [Why/Why not?] • Do you like people taking photos of you? [Why/Why not?]

See all user-submitted answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.

63% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

I like street view photos because I love buildings and I also like crowded streets. What do you do with the photos you take? I can share them with my friends or post on Instagram because I love sharing photos with other people. Do you take photos or buy postcards?

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I like strip view photos because I love buildings and I also like crowded streets. What do you do with photos you take? I can share with my friends or send a post on Instagram because I love sharing photos with other people. Do you take photos or buy photos?

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 20 seconds

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Vocabulary Repetition:

photos: 4

with: 3

because: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

5.5

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 response is partially relevant to the questions. While the candidate addresses the question about photo preferences, the answers to subsequent questions are less developed and somewhat disjointed. Consider structuring your answers more clearly, directly addressing each question in turn, and providing more detailed explanations for your preferences.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent, but there is a slight disruption in the flow when the candidate asks a question back to the examiner. The candidate could improve fluency by avoiding this interruption and sticking to answering the examiner's questions.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate, showing a good range of words related to photography and social media. More sophisticated vocabulary could be used to describe the types of photos, for example, instead of "street view photos." Consider using more descriptive adjectives.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors. For example, the sentence "I can share with my friends" could be improved to "I share them with my friends" or "I can share them with my friends." The candidate also repeats the question at the end. Focusing on more complex grammatical structures would improve the score.

How often do you use public transportation in your city?

I everyday use public transportation, that’s the usual thing in my life. If you’re thinking on this paradigm, public transportation is important for all citizens in our planet. It makes our life cheaper, faster, and I agree to the people who say that’s a great thing. I discutate with my mom about this and she […]

Band 5+

Do you prefer cooking at home or ordering takeout? Why?

Personally, I enjoy cooking at home. I’m really into preparing some delicious dishes in my home at home and I’m kind of afraid of getting some stomach disease when I’m out because I don’t trust street food honestly but I quite enjoy eating in a restaurant also so yeah

Band 6+

What is your favorite way to spend a free afternoon?

I normally spend my free afternoon mostly to read and listen to music when I’m at home. But if I’m free in my workplace, I just take time to maybe go to the internet and chat with friends on the social platforms.

Band 7+

Do you like shopping for clothes? Where do you usually go?

Actually, I don’t do shopping that frequently because it is very difficult for me to choose process like shirt and pants for me. So I just tell my sisters and they order me shirts and pants. And usually if I want to go for a nearby shop because they already know me, if they come […]

Band 6+

What is your daily routine for staying healthy, if any?

to stay healthy is to eat everything in healthy way. So I mean like to eat a small meals a day and to do workout 30 minutes 5 times a week that can help me to be healthy. to avoid the stress so it can help me to reduce more weight

Band 5+

What is your favourite place to relax?

What’s my favorite place to relax? It’s a place where I can enjoy my time and, uh, be in peace. Actually, I relax when I’m in comfortable place with my friends or with my family. Or with me. Uh, that’s it.

Band 6+

See All

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

How often do you use public transportation in your city?

Do you prefer cooking at home or ordering takeout? Why?

What is your favorite way to spend a free afternoon?

Do you like shopping for clothes? Where do you usually go?

What is your daily routine for staying healthy, if any?

What is your favourite place to relax?

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium