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Hello! Fluency - Very, very slow speech. Not many pauses, however. Coherence - Good use of a variety of connectives. Vocabulary - Very little detail. It's actually pretty unclear what you mean. No examples. What job did you do? What do you want to do? What scenery? Grammar - Good basic grammar. Few ...

I cannot give band scores! D.

Hello!

It depends on a few things, e.g. how many times it happens, how much time you waste as a result and the level of the question. Generally speaking, once in part 3 will not affect your score, however, band 8 is a very high target, so you shouldn't take any chances!

All the best,
David

Hello! Fluency - Good. Not many pauses. Coherence - Good use of connectives. Vocabulary - Good, with some higher level items, e.g. artificial turf, humble background Grammar - Good basic grammar with some complex structures Pronunciation - Some sounds are unclear, but you do have some intonation and...

Hello! I like this question! So many angles! The Chinese example is not that good as over half the students didn't return to China. Unemployment in Saudi is often the result of imported labour reducing wages, an unwillingness for many Saudis to do particular jobs, and in education, the poor training...

Hello! Great question! This is a good essay. The points are generally good, though the 'raising awareness' one is weak. However, the warning label is nice idea. Regarding this aspect, my main criticism is that your points are very general - including everyone. The range of grammatical structures is ...

Hello! The second part of the question is interesting - why should any measures be taken? The points are good. I notice that the second main paragraph is much shorter than the first. You could develop the second by elaborating on how you define 'unhealthy' products. (For instance, one Big Mac a mont...

Hello! The first main paragraph is confusing. The second main paragraph may be raising a different point to the first, but it is not clear how. Overall, grammar and vocabulary are not used to create a coherent argument. Ideas are not clearly developed and points are not made clearly. All the best, D...

Hello! The introduction is as long as the main paragraphs - why is this a thing?! The example of facts is untrue (main paragraph 1). If it were, there would be fewer debates. You haven't really explained why you think the disadvantages are less important than the advantages. Your points are basicall...

Hi Aky,
Can you post this as na mp3 file, not zip?
David

Hello! Fluency - Speech is quite slow. Some pauses, but not too many. Coherence - Good and correct use of a range of connectives. Vocabulary - Some good details, but because the speech is quite slow, there is not as much detail as there could easily be. Grammar - Good basic grammar, but not many com...

Hello! I don't give band scores, but here's my assessment. TR - The introduction is twice as long as the conclusion and the second main paragraph! Basic arguments are good and the first main paragraph is developed. No personal conclusion. CC - Good use of connectives. LR - Some VERY weird phrasing -...

Hello! The introduction is the same length as the main paragraphs. The main arguments are good, with some development. However, the range of grammar is limited. On the other hand, vocabulary is good with some high-level items used correctly, e.g. on the run, avenues, digital media/world. And then we...

Hello! In the first main paragraph, the shyness point is not explained. In the second main paragraph the communication and teamwork aspects are not explained. Grammatical range is limited, as is vocabulary. Overall, points are unclear and the conclusion doesn't explain why you hold that view. You ne...

Hello! The introduction is too long. The first main paragraph is confusing. There are some good points, but you need to divide them into individual points and explain each in turn. The first point in the second main paragraph also needs explanation. The second point is good, but how can this be done...

Hello! I like the introduction and first main paragraph. The second main paragraph is not so developed. The conclusion is quite long, but the big problem is that you do not say why the problems outweigh the advantages. You mention 'performance' which is surely a key thing that employers are interest...

Hi! Well, to be honest, if you really have no idea about the topic, there’s nothing you can do. In IELTS writing and speaking, you must be prepared for a wide range of topics. I’m NOT saying this is you, but in the real test, you would be amazed at how many business students cannot discuss business ...

Hi Hazem, (critique 12/4) Apologies for the late reply. In the main paragraphs you actually do not give YOUR opinion (supporters believe, other people refute). You give the general opinions of OTHER people, but not your own. Of course, giving the opinions of others is fine, but somewhere in the essa...

Hi Aky, Sorry for the late reply. In the conclusion you say that you think it is up to the government (fair enough - no problem) but you don't say why NOT the individual. The money argument doesn't really work, because many people can afford healthy food or even gym membership. On YouTube there are ...

Hello! Actually, in China, the congestion that 'lasts days' really concerns trucks delivering goods, not people in their everyday lives. The introduction is longer than the first main paragraph and almost as long as the second. The odd-even system hasn't worked yet. Nor has the idea of increasing th...

Hello! Overall, a mediocre essay. The main problem is that the ideas in the two main paragraphs do not connect very well. I accept the points, but you fail to explain how, if the students are using the computers to get better knowledge of the world (paragraph 1), this results in being disconnected f...

Hello! 1. The introduction is too long - longer than the first main paragraph. 2. Why WILL the facilities motivate people to do physical activities? (will = 100% for sure) 3. Creates curiosity? 4. People certainly should tire after doing vigorous exercise! (That's usually one of the purposes!) 5. &q...

Hello! Overall, a good essay, but there are some obvious ways of improving it. 1. Why do so many candidates think that wild animals only live in forests? Go to YouTube and you'll see this is simply not true, particularly for fish and dolphins! (And cheetahs don't live in forests either!) 2. "lo...

Hello! This is a very good letter. The organisation is very clear and you have covered all the points well. Vocabulary and grammar are both very good and you have used a suitably friendly tone throughout. There are some obvious errors, including 'fulfill my demands' which is a phrase commonly used b...

Hello!

This is a very good letter. All points are clearly covered. vocabulary and grammar are both high level, with few errors. Organisation is very clear and you have created a suitable friendly tone throughout.

Well done!
David