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Band 7+: What is your opinion on the way languages are taught in schools?

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Well, in our country, Iran, English is taught alongside our mother tongue, Persian. This means that students learn two languages together. I believe that it's a suitable choice for our pupils because they are able to learn two living languages in the world. Students who can't afford to pay for English courses in private institutes can at least learn it to an intermediate level during their education.

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Well, in our country, Iran, English is taught besides our mother tongue Persian. It means that students learn two languages together. So I believe that it’s a suitable choice for our pupils because they are able to learn two live languages in the world. The students who can’t afford to pay money for English courses in other private institutes are able to learn it at least for intermediate level during their education.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

learn: 3

english: 2

students: 2

languages: 2

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Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer is relevant to the question and provides some insights into language education in Iran. However, it primarily focuses on a specific context (Iran's bilingual education system) rather than offering a broader perspective on language teaching methods in general. To improve, consider discussing various teaching approaches (e.g., communicative, grammar-translation) and their effectiveness, and offer a more general opinion on the topic.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-structured. The speaker's flow is natural with minimal hesitation. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the flow even further. For example, instead of 'So I believe', a more sophisticated phrase like 'Therefore, I contend' could be used.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate. Words like 'suitable', 'intermediate level', and 'afford' demonstrate a good range. However, more precise and nuanced vocabulary could be incorporated to elevate the response. For example, instead of 'live languages', 'globally significant languages' could be used.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate and the speaker uses a range of structures effectively. Minor grammatical inaccuracies are present in the raw answer ('able to learn two live languages' and 'able to learn it at least for intermediate level'). These are easily corrected, and the refined answer shows improvement. The use of more complex grammatical structures would further enhance the score.

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