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Band 6+: What are your hobbies?

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Well, I'm an athletic person, so I enjoy playing sports in my free time. Basketball is my favorite, especially since there's a court right next to my house. I can go there whenever I want and play with my friends.

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

Well, um, essentially a athletic person. So I choose Play Sport in my spare time, especially basketball, because they’re a basketball court that is chasing adjacent to my house. So I can go to that court every time that I want and ask my friend for

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The student provides a clear and relevant answer to the question. They mention their hobby of playing basketball and explain why they enjoy it. However, the answer could be more detailed by mentioning other hobbies or expanding on their love for basketball. For example, they could mention specific aspects of the game they enjoy or how it makes them feel.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks with some hesitation, using fillers like "um" and "essentially." The answer is generally coherent, but the sentence structure could be improved. For example, the phrase "they're a basketball court" is grammatically incorrect. The student could also use more transition words to connect their ideas.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a range of vocabulary related to sports and hobbies. However, some of the vocabulary is not used with complete accuracy, such as "chasing adjacent." The student could use more specific and descriptive vocabulary to enhance their answer.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student makes some grammatical errors, such as the incorrect use of "they're" and the awkward phrasing "every time that I want." The student could improve their grammar by using more complex sentence structures and paying attention to subject-verb agreement.

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