Band 5+: Should schools prioritize teaching practical life skills over academic subjects like advanced mathematics?

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

The answer addresses the core of the question by suggesting a balance between the two aspects. However, the response is quite brief and lacks the depth required for a high-level Part 3 answer. To improve, avoid focusing on generalities like 'it will be hard to earn money' and instead expand on how these two areas complement each other. For example, you could discuss how theoretical knowledge provides the foundation for professional expertise, while practical skills enable social integration or financial management. Aim to provide more specific examples or elaborate on the consequences of overemphasizing one over the other to demonstrate a more fully developed argument.

The answer is quite brief and lacks development. While you present a clear opinion (the need for balance), you do not expand on 'to what degree' or provide specific examples of what these skills might be (e.g., financial literacy vs. mathematics). To improve, use cohesive devices like 'On one hand,' 'On the other hand,' or 'Furthermore' to structure your comparison more effectively.

The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive (e.g., using 'important' and 'life' multiple times). To reach a higher band, you should use more precise academic or topical vocabulary. Instead of 'important,' try 'crucial,' 'indispensable,' or 'fundamental.' Instead of 'earn money,' you could say 'secure professional employment' or 'career advancement.'

There are several grammatical errors that affect the flow, particularly in the final sentence: 'practical life skill is not will be good' is ungrammatical. You also struggle with subject-verb agreement and sentence structure. Aim to use complex sentence structures, such as conditional sentences ('If schools were to focus solely on academics, students might struggle with...') to demonstrate a higher range.