Band 6+: Why did you choose MA european studies?

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

The response fails to address the specific nature of a Part 3 question. In IELTS Speaking Part 3, the examiner expects a discussion on abstract, general, or societal issues. The question 'Why did you choose MA European Studies?' is a personal question typically found in Part 1. However, even within the context of the answer provided, the student answers from a personal perspective ('I chose it because...') rather than discussing the field of European Studies in a general or academic sense. To improve, the student should avoid personal anecdotes and instead focus on the broader significance of the subject matter, its academic value, or its importance to global politics. Additionally, ensure that the response directly addresses the 'why' by expanding on the implications of the field rather than just listing its components.

The speaker demonstrates a willingness to speak at length and provides a coherent explanation for their choice. However, there is some repetition of ideas (e.g., mentioning the EU as a 'successful project' multiple times) and some hesitation/self-correction visible in the raw transcript. To improve, work on using a wider variety of cohesive devices to link ideas rather than relying on 'and so on' or 'also'. Avoid circular reasoning where you repeat the same point in different words.

The candidate uses some good academic and topic-specific vocabulary such as 'interdisciplinary field', 'urban integration' (though they likely meant 'regional' or 'social' integration given the context of European studies), and 'common institutions'. However, the use of 'and so on' is quite frequent, which is a sign of limited lexical range. Instead of 'and so on', try using 'among others', 'to name a few', or 'including various aspects such as...'. Also, 'a successful thing' is quite informal; 'a successful endeavor' or 'a successful model' would be more appropriate for a Band 8 or 9.

The speaker uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are noticeable grammatical errors. For example, 'Even though they are having more than 24 languages' is an incorrect use of the continuous tense; it should be 'Even though there are more than 24 languages'. Additionally, the sentence 'You are here talking about...' is a bit colloquial and lacks a clear subject-verb agreement in a formal context. Focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and the correct use of existential 'there is/there are' structures.