Band 6+: What do you dislike about your flat?

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

The answer directly addresses the question and provides specific reasons for the dislike, which is good. To improve, try to avoid repetitive sentence structures, such as repeating 'I'm going to buy' and 'doors'. Additionally, the use of the word 'crash' is slightly unnatural in this context; 'creak' or 'jam' would be more appropriate when describing a door's malfunction. Aim for a smoother flow by using more varied cohesive devices instead of ending with 'So yes'.

The answer is quite repetitive and lacks cohesive devices beyond 'and' and 'so'. The structure is somewhat circular (stating you hate the doors, then explaining why, then repeating that you hate them). To improve, try to use more varied linking words such as 'Furthermore', 'Due to the fact that', or 'Consequently'. Also, avoid ending with 'So yes', as it sounds like a filler rather than a conclusion.

The vocabulary used is very basic (e.g., 'hate', 'old', 'new', 'buy', 'wooden', 'metal'). While the words are used correctly, they do not demonstrate the 'flexibility and precision' required for higher bands. Instead of 'too old', you could use 'outdated' or 'dilapidated'. Instead of 'crash', which is slightly misused here (perhaps you meant 'creak' or 'collapse'), you could use 'deteriorating' or 'malfunctioning'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

The grammar is mostly simple sentences. There is a significant error in word choice/usage with 'started to crash' - in English, doors 'creak' (make noise) or 'jam' (get stuck), whereas 'crash' usually implies a violent collision. You should practice using more complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses: 'I dislike the doors, which are quite old and made of wood, making them quite noisy.'