Part 3

Band 6+: Who would you learn a skill from, friends, teachers, or parents?

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Well, actually I wouldn't learn skills from my friends because they don't study like me and they're always hanging out or playing at computer clubs. As for teachers, I wouldn't learn a skill from them because I don't know their daily routines or their interests, like music. However, when it comes to parents, I would learn from their skills, and I already do. Well, because my father is a businessman, and when I work with him, I ask him questions to understand his job.

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

Well, actually I will not take skills from my friends because they are not studying like me and they are always walking or playing computer clubs. If it comes to teacher from teacher I wouldn’t take a skill because I don’t know their daily routines or with what say, music. However when it comes to parents, when it comes to parents, I will take from their skills and now also I take from them. Well because my father is businessman And when I work with him, I will give some kind of questions to him to understand his job.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

learn: 3

from: 3

because: 3

their: 3

wouldn't: 2

skills: 2

don't: 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 addresses the question by discussing each option, but it is largely based on personal experience and specific examples, which is not ideal for Part 3 where a more general discussion is expected. The response could be improved by providing broader reasons for choosing one source over others, and by avoiding overly personal anecdotes. Additionally, the answer lacks a clear structure and could benefit from a more balanced consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of learning from friends, teachers, and parents.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent and organized, with a clear structure (friends, teachers, parents). However, there are noticeable repetitions and self-corrections, such as 'when it comes to parents, when it comes to parents' and 'I will take from their skills and now also I take from them.' The flow is somewhat hesitant, and the use of cohesive devices is basic. To improve, reduce repetition, use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast,' 'moreover'), and speak more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some precise words like 'businessman' and 'daily routines.' However, there is limited flexibility and precision. Phrases like 'walking or playing computer clubs' are awkward and imprecise. The refined answer shows better word choice ('hanging out,' 'interests'), but the raw answer lacks sophistication. To improve, use more varied and precise vocabulary, and avoid informal or unclear expressions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with some complex structures attempted (e.g., 'when I work with him, I will give some kind of questions'). However, there are errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'I will not take skills from my friends' (should be 'I wouldn't learn skills') and 'I will give some kind of questions' (should be 'I ask him questions'). The refined answer corrects these issues. To improve, focus on using a wider range of structures naturally and ensure accuracy in verb tenses and prepositions.

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