Part 2

Band 5+: what sport do you like?

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.

69% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

Yes, I do. I like video games, but football is more enjoyable for me. I enjoy watching games rather than playing physically. However, I like football, cricket, and badminton. Unfortunately, I can't play these because of my physical problems. Simultaneously, I do not have the time and energy for playing.

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

Yes, I do though. I like FD games, but football is more enjoyable for me. I enjoy watching games rather than playing physically. However, I like football. Cricket, Badmington, it’s But unfortunately I can’t, uh, play this because of my physical problems. Simultaneously, I have not time and energy for playing.

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

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
Opt for even more advanced words when appropriate.

Vocabulary Repetition:

games: 2

football: 2

playing: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

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

Task Response

The answer is quite comprehensive, covering multiple sports and explaining the reasons for preferences and limitations. However, it could benefit from more detailed elaboration on the reasons behind enjoying watching football, and perhaps a specific example of a memorable game or moment. Focusing on one or two sports rather than listing many would allow for a deeper exploration of personal experiences and feelings. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is understandable, but there are some hesitations and unclear phrasing. The structure could be improved by using clearer transitions between ideas. For example, instead of 'However, I like football, cricket, badminton,' a more natural phrasing would be 'I also enjoy watching cricket and badminton.'

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not particularly sophisticated. The use of 'FD games' is unclear and should be replaced with 'video games'. More precise language would improve the score. For example, instead of 'physical problems,' specifying the nature of the problem would be better, if comfortable doing so.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I do though,' 'it's But,' and 'Simultaneously, I have not time and energy.' These errors detract from the overall clarity and accuracy. The student should focus on improving sentence structure and subject-verb agreement.

Tell about a time when things did not go as planned.

Last month, me and my friends went to Wenzhou for a trip. After we go to the high-speed railway station, we were told that the high-speed train was delayed for two hours because of the typhoon. That messed up our plan, but we quickly come down. First, we come tacky the hotel. Reception needs to […]

Band 6+

Describe a language you have learned.

The language that I would like to talk about is Japanese. I just learned this language in this semester So I’m still a Japanese beginner I just added a Japanese course in my university And also I would like to watch some Japanese anime at home So to improve my Japanese well, I I think […]

Band 6+

Describe a time when you worked in a group ?

Now I’m gonna talk about a time when I worked in a group and it will be definitely a camp, the Bat Yile. At that camp I was a group leader and I was responsible for the group and I worked in a group actually. It was a theme of I joined it because I […]

Band 5+

. Describe a time when you were very busy You should say: When it happened Why you were busy How you managed your time And explain how you felt about being so busy

I would like to talk about a time when I was extremely busy. It was, uh, happened a few months ago. I was preparing for my final exam. During that time I had a um, lot of work. I had to study, uh, different subjects, complete, uh, my assignments, um, revise my notes and also, […]

Band 6+

See All

Band 5+: what sport do you like?

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

Other Topics:

Tell about a time when things did not go as planned.

Describe a language you have learned.

Describe a piece of technology (other than a smartphone) that you find difficult to live without. You should say: - What it is - How often you use it - What you use it for And explain why it is so important to you.

Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about You should say: Who he/she is When you met him/her Why you want to know more about him/her And explain how you feel about him/her

Describe a time when you worked in a group ?

. Describe a time when you were very busy You should say: When it happened Why you were busy How you managed your time And explain how you felt about being so busy

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

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium