Band 5+: when do people like to read the newspaper?

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

The response addresses the question but fails to meet the requirements of IELTS Speaking Part 3. In this part of the exam, you are expected to discuss issues in a general, societal context rather than focusing on personal anecdotes. The answer relies heavily on a specific example about a family member ('my dad'), which makes the response too personal. To improve, try to generalize your observations. Instead of talking about your father, you could discuss why many people prefer reading in the morning, such as the desire to stay updated on current events before starting their workday, or why others might prefer reading in the evening to unwind. Aim to provide broader perspectives or categorize different types of readers.

The speaker manages to convey a clear idea and uses a personal example to support the point, which helps coherence. However, there is noticeable hesitation and self-correction in the raw transcript ('which is it's better to'). To improve, work on using more sophisticated cohesive devices beyond 'well' and 'also'. Instead of just giving an example, try to generalize the answer first (e.g., 'Generally speaking, many people prefer...') before moving into the specific example of the father.

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive (e.g., using 'read the newspaper' multiple times). There is a slight error in word choice with 'the last newspaper' when 'the latest edition' or 'the daily news' would be more appropriate. To reach a higher band, try to use synonyms such as 'periodicals', 'news outlets', 'staying informed', or 'catching up on current affairs'.

The grammar is functional but contains several errors that affect the flow. For instance, 'all days' should be 'every day', and the sentence structure 'the best moment of the day which is it's better to' is fragmented and ungrammatical. The speaker relies on simple sentence structures. To improve, practice using complex sentences with relative clauses (e.g., 'Since newspapers are published early in the morning, many people...') and ensure subject-verb agreement.